Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

Barn Hack, Hose Reminder

Horsekeeping Lucky enough to have a horse.     Put an elastic bracelet around your pump handle/hose faucet/whatever. When you turn on the hose, put the bracelet on your wrist. When you turn off the hose, return bracelet to handle/faucet. If the bracelet is still on your wrist, you have forgotten to turn off theContinue reading “Barn Hack, Hose Reminder”

So Many Questions, A Plot Fragment

Random Words Writing & Writing About Writing   “So, what do you think of Larry?” As he said this, my boss handed me a sparkly blue stone. I held it in my hand, palm up so we both could see the stone. I could feel the vibration. Okay then, he wanted the truth. “He’s aContinue reading “So Many Questions, A Plot Fragment”

More Banquet Thoughts, Where To Sit

Adventures in Saddle Seat Enjoy the ride.   I stood in the middle of the room, attempting to look sauve, while madly casting my eyes hither and yon. I was looking for a place to sit at the annual awards banquet [AHSHAA]. If I recognized a person, the table was full. If the table hadContinue reading “More Banquet Thoughts, Where To Sit”

What Riding Means To Me by Lizzy Plaia, Guest Post

Adventures in Saddle Seat Enjoy the ride.   Every year, the ASHAA gives Outstanding Youth Awards. The application includes academics, extra-curricular activities, community service/volunteerism, and an essay (ASHAA > Forms > Outstanding Youth Application). The Junior winner ( 12 & under) this year was a rider from Stepping Stone Farm. She has agreed to letContinue reading “What Riding Means To Me by Lizzy Plaia, Guest Post”

Changing Of The Guard, ASHAA Banquet

Adventures in Saddle Seat Enjoy the ride.     American Saddlebred Horse Association of Alabama Banquet Stone Bridge Farms Cullman AL USA Saturday, January 25, 2020 Year-End Awards for 2019 Show Season Academy WTC Adult Equitation: 3rd of 5 Academy WTC Adult Showmanship: 4rd of 5     For the first time in seven years,Continue reading “Changing Of The Guard, ASHAA Banquet”

Why Rodney Will Never Be An Outstanding Obstacle Horse

Horsekeeping Lucky enough to have a horse.   We figured out why Rodney doesn’t like to be touched on the side. Well, my genius in-house diagnostician figured it out. I agree with him. Years ago, long before he came to us, Rodney was gouged in the side by a doorlatch. The resulting scar is gnarly-looking,Continue reading “Why Rodney Will Never Be An Outstanding Obstacle Horse”