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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”

Visions of Flying Pigs Wearing Iceskates While Singing, Help Me Make It Happen

Random Images The Proposal Attention Artists. I am looking to commission an artwork, content explained below. Any media. If you are interested, please send your thoughts on what you envision for this project, your rates, and links to examples of your work. Not an artist? Who would you recommend? Either people you know or artistsContinue reading “Visions of Flying Pigs Wearing Iceskates While Singing, Help Me Make It Happen”

Inktober Horse

Random Images I can’t draw. Correction. Everyone can draw. Everyone can write. Everyone can dance. Everyone can paint. Ability? That’s a different story. Mine is such that I wouldn’t want to draw in the public square and scare the horses. And yet I find myself intrigued by Inktober. Inktober Rules: 1) Make a drawingContinue reading “Inktober Horse”

Where Are They Now? Fiction Sketch

Writing About Writing Crossposted [Will Write For Feed] Another one that started as a question on a blog. In Millennial Life Crisis: Solo Road-Tripping the ‘Highway Thru Hell’, the author ponders initials and names carved on a bridge, “I can’t help but wonder if Abby and Brad ever worked out.” No. They didn’t. ~~~Continue reading “Where Are They Now? Fiction Sketch”

It’s Gramming Cats & Dogs, Instagram Recap October 2019

Random Images Posts through the beginning of October 2019 from my blog Instagram account, @myvirtualbrushbox. Previous [Synecdoches and Soft Kitties, Instagram Recap August 2019]. Posts By Subject I Cat pix – seven Dog pix – two Posts By Subject II My cats & dog – three Stepping Stone Farm cats & dogs –Continue reading “It’s Gramming Cats & Dogs, Instagram Recap October 2019”

Back In Harness

Training Journal Milton is back in harness. What with one thing and another – Milton’s show schedule, Coach Courtney’s show schedule – we have not driven him since spring. After a small kerfuffle at the start, he was a star. A slow star, but a star. Quiet, relaxed, pleasant. I’m not happy aboutContinue reading “Back In Harness”