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Virtue Out Of Necessity, Or At Least Out Of Inevitability, Pre-show Report, Alabama Charity 2019

Adventures in Saddle Seat Optimus’ dance card was filling up. Would I mind riding Sam at the next show? Sigh. If I must. This is me, nobly taking one for the team. Ahem. Since I seem to be destined to ride Sam as long as the universe and Sam will let me, we haveContinue reading “Virtue Out Of Necessity, Or At Least Out Of Inevitability, Pre-show Report, Alabama Charity 2019”

Inktober Cat

Discovering Art Is it good? No. Is it cute? Possibly. Is it art? Maybe. Was it fun? Yes. [Inktober Horse] Inktober #inktober #inktober2019 Pen: Black Prismacolor Premier brush tip marker Paper: Canson Mix Media, spiral bound, 98 lb Digitization: cell phone camera Post-production: resized, border, & watermark in GIMP Retouching: None. (B/c IContinue reading “Inktober Cat”

Behind the Photo

Writing About Writing I had planned a long post detailing my modeling ordeal [My New Author Photo]. Come the day, it was simple. We discussed what I would wear (casual). Make-up (not happening). Meg suggested sitting on a haybale. I loved this idea, on brand but not overly horsey, thus useful for non-equine outlets.Continue reading “Behind the Photo”

My New Author Photo

Meg’s Links [Blog Archive] MM Website MM Facebook MM Instagram Update Behind the Photo

Will I Ever Learn? Two Driving Lessons

Adventures in Saddle Seat – Pleasure Driving After my brain fades in my previous driving class [Spontaneous Showing], I asked for a chance to practice before the next show. Whiskey Whiskey has always been good about working to cart [Winter Tournament 2017]. These days, he has driven so much that he is reachingContinue reading “Will I Ever Learn? Two Driving Lessons”

In The Ring, Show Report, Alabama Obstacle Challenge Series, L&C Horsemanship Ranch, October 2019, Part 2

Overcoming Obstacles in Our Way Alabama Obstacle Challenge Series [Part 1 In The Pink] Novice. 0 of 10/11, score of 72.5 out of 100. First time in a ridden obstacle class. The Prep As with last time [Pink Is His Color], I waited to see how he/I/we felt before entering. Fortunately, the show hadContinue reading “In The Ring, Show Report, Alabama Obstacle Challenge Series, L&C Horsemanship Ranch, October 2019, Part 2”

In The Pink, Show Report, Alabama Obstacle Challenge Series, L&C Horsemanship Ranch, October 2019, Part 1

Overcoming Obstacles in Our Way Show report split due to superabundance of media. TLDR. Best he’s ever adjusted at a new place. Delighted how well he applied himself, particularly since he is playing against type. I think we will all agree that Thoroughbreds are not the usual choice for obstacle competition. Alabama ObstacleContinue reading “In The Pink, Show Report, Alabama Obstacle Challenge Series, L&C Horsemanship Ranch, October 2019, Part 1”