Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

The Stay-At-Home Horse

Horsekeeping   Considerations on proper horse distribution. Scenarios Scenario 1. Working Milton at home. If we leave Rodney out, he ignores us. If we put Rodney in the stall while Milton works at home, Rodney paces and frets. Scenario 2. Working Rodney at home. Milton gets put in the stall. If not, he will followContinue reading “The Stay-At-Home Horse”

A Ring On The Table, A Fiction Sketch

Writing About Writing   Crossposted [Will Write For Feed Blog: A Ring On The Table] ~~~ An empty ring box on a table at McDonald’s. Romance Spinners: Now I wonder … saw this and asked for speculation. Here is mine. (Pauses in trepidation.) May I emphasize the sketch-like nature of what follows? A sketch isContinue reading “A Ring On The Table, A Fiction Sketch”

A Princely Porta Potty

Random Images   Seen at Saturday’s horse show [Spontaneous Showing]. The diagonal seat is genius. It is one of those ‘Duh, why didn’t anyone think of this before?’ moments. As you see in the photo, the seat of the portable toilet is set on the diagonal, creating more space for one’s legs. I did notContinue reading “A Princely Porta Potty”

Steady On, Lesson Recap

Training Journal     Had first lesson with Coach Brian, aka Brian Tweed. You know how some folks describe their instructor as a therapist? This one really is, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC. The lesson went as well as I had hoped it would [Where To?]. The lesson was last Sunday. Initially, I bailed onContinue reading “Steady On, Lesson Recap”

Lessons, Theory Vs. Reality, Further Considerations

Adventures in Saddle Seat  On Monday, I wrote about my weeniness overcoming my ambition [Theory Vs. Reality]. On Tuesday, I wrote about the show being more fun than progress [Spontaneous Showing]. Joking and self-deprecation aside, it is a legitimate question. Should my saddle seat lessons at Stepping Stone Farm be challenging & exciting, or shouldContinue reading “Lessons, Theory Vs. Reality, Further Considerations”

Spontaneous Showing, Show Report, Alabama Fun Show, ERA Stables, 2019

Adventures in Saddle Seat   ASHAA Fun Show Elite Riding Academy Stables Arab AL, USA Saturday, September 7, 2019 3 Academy Driving, 1 of 2 With Whiskey Throttle 30 Academy Showmanship WTC Adult, 2 of 4 31 Academy Equitation WTC Adult, 2 of 4 With Sultan’s Miracle Man Thank you Courtney Huguley for ever-willing WhiskeyContinue reading “Spontaneous Showing, Show Report, Alabama Fun Show, ERA Stables, 2019”