Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

The State You’re In, February Contest Entries

Random Words Writing & Writing About Writing   For your amusement. A modified, model horse customizing contest for you to enter or to admire the wit and creativity of those who do. Circle C Artist Challenge Contest! Facebook Group “Now, with all the self quarantines, school closings and general TP insanity WHO WANTS A NEWContinue reading “The State You’re In, February Contest Entries”

Cosy Cats & The Ground Underfoot, Instagram March 2020

Photography   For your amusement. The Sand Arena Ballerina: 5 Equestrian Instagram accounts that will make you laugh. ~~~     Posts through March 2020 from my blog Instagram account, @myvirtualbrushbox. Previous [Ribbons, Instagram Recap December 2019]. Posts by Subject Horses/pasture: 3 Cats: 6 Two different Siamese(ish), one SSF, one ours. Black cat, SSF. Tabbies,Continue reading “Cosy Cats & The Ground Underfoot, Instagram March 2020”

Being Happy Alpha, Peeling The Emotional Onion

Training Journal If you’re riding a horse, you’ve already won. For your amusement. Clara Parkes has started posting what she calls The Daily Respite. “It’s hard not to get caught up in the collective anxiety … So I’ve decided to do a little experiment … And every morning, I’m emailing you a little nugget toContinue reading “Being Happy Alpha, Peeling The Emotional Onion”

Changing of the Guard, Horse Edition

Adventures in Saddle Seat Enjoy the ride.   For context. When I had this lesson, my state had no confirmed cases. I have since pulled up the drawbridge. For amusement. Cattening the curve, courtesy of Anne Marie Darling, @amdarling, via Twitter. And now back to our regular programming. ~~~     Rodney had settled intoContinue reading “Changing of the Guard, Horse Edition”

Super Duper Starter Neon Baby Green Hunter

Training Journal If you’re riding a horse, you’ve already won.     Rodney at Falcon Hill Farm. Me: We are going to walk over this line of two crossrails. Horse: I can walk in but I have to trot out. Me: No you don’t. You can walk quietly over both. Horse: Really? Me: Yup. Horse:Continue reading “Super Duper Starter Neon Baby Green Hunter”

What’s In The Feed Scoop, Winter 2020

Horsekeeping Lucky enough to have a horse.   Introductory note: Wanted to include witty and engaging commentary. Not happening. Brain clogged with the latest from the news cycle. Stay safe out there.   & apple or carrot Images from manufacturers’ websites. Rodney ProElite Senior ProElite Performance, handful Cosequin treat Milton ProElite Performance ProElite Senior, handfulContinue reading “What’s In The Feed Scoop, Winter 2020”