Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

Horses of the outside world. Phys.org: Why letting museum visitors smell horse manure might be good for conservation, by Nagoya University, edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan, February 25, 2026. Hat tip to G. ~~~ Continuing to post about my latest outing. [The Ride, AHJA Kick Off Show 2026] First jumper class in 16Continue reading “The Thoughts, AHJA Kick Off Show 2026”

Awareness of the outside world. A word before I spend the rest of the week at the horse show. The Guardian: Is it OK to be happy when the world is falling apart? Alpert 2025. ~~~ AHJA Kick Off ShowRosewood FarmLeeds, AL USAFriday 6 March 2026 with Golden Star 29, aka Goldy.65 Jumper I (timeContinue reading “The Ride, AHJA Kick Off Show 2026”

Art of the outside world. MOMA: Pong ~~~ Birmingham Museum of ArtBirmingham AL, USAJanuary 2025 Photos were allowed. No flash. “Please take lots of pictures! Just be sure to turn off your flash and note that photographic equipment, including selfie sticks, is not allowed in the galleries. To inquire about commercial photography or photography requiringContinue reading “Taking a Break At The Art Museum”

Blogs of the outside world. Time & Miles: Day 5: Over the Mountains. Third section of the post has thoughts on sustainable tourism by someone who lives it. Trip mentioned previously. The wonders of vicarious travel. Enjoyed the description immensely alongside zero interest in being there. [Saddlebred Supplies II] ~~~ Can I maintain horse blogContinue reading “In Which I Fuss About Future Content, State of the Blog”

Awareness of the outside world. USA-NPN: Status Of Spring, How does this year’s start of spring compare to “normal”? March 3, 2026. “Phenology is nature’s calendar—when cherry trees bloom, when a robin builds its nest and when leaves turn color in the fall.” About. ~~~ First flower of spring. Seen at Heardmont Park during theContinue reading “First Flower, Fitness Photography”

Awareness of the outside world. Equi Pages: Due to Iran conflict: planes to Doha have to turn around with grooms in the air, 28.02.2026 Tönjes. Equi Pages: Philipp Weishaupt: “Getting grooms and horses safely from Qatar” 01.03.2026, Wehrmann. Hat tip to G. ~~~ Bentley, aka First HorseMid 1980sPhotographer: Deborah Rubin Same horse. Different mood. [BestContinue reading “Dressage Back In The Day, Flashback Photo”

Awareness of the outside world. The Fish Doorbell is now active for the 2026 season. ~~~ Awhile back, I talked about a saddle seat lesson expanding to fill the entire day. [Have You Got All Day? Anatomy of A Saddle Seat Lesson] Is a jumper lesson the same? Short answer, yes. Takes Less Time Less toContinue reading “Still Takes All Day, Jumping”