Training Journal If you’re riding a horse, you’ve already won. Note. This was originally scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2020, as a preshow post before the barrel race show report [The Meaning Behind Mondays]. We went. We barreled. We did not show. Therefore, no need for a show name [Not From Around These Parts].Continue reading “Rodney’s New Show Name, Briefly”
Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box
You Sexy Thing
Adventures in Saddle Seat Enjoy the ride. Unconcerned with the latest news cycle, Bob shakes his booty at the ladies. Had to go by the barn for a pick-up. Employed proper protocol: i.e. made appointment, stayed away from people, kept it short, touched nothing, made sure I wouldn’t need restroom while there, evenContinue reading “You Sexy Thing”
The Horse World Goes Virtual
The world is vast & weird & wonderful in parts. Rolex, as was #LRK3DE Virtual Event Virtual version of the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event April 23 – 26, 2020 Fan membership required, free promo code supplied Video teaser says 20+ years of content, TV programs, rider reflection, ride reviews, athlete features, winningContinue reading “The Horse World Goes Virtual”
To Ride Or Not To Ride, The Question Is Irrelevant
Horsekeeping Lucky enough to have a horse. Looks around. Gathers courage. Steps quietly into the ring. The Internet has been awash with opinions. “Closer to home, I’ve seen some *insane* comment threads on social media. ” ‘fraidy cat eventing: news from the front In One Corner: Horses count as an agricultural exemption. I canContinue reading “To Ride Or Not To Ride, The Question Is Irrelevant”
Coverage With Flair
Celebrating Art Note one. This is about golf. Imagine it for horse shows. Wouldn’t that be cool? Of course, horse media outlets do not have the deep pockets of Golf Digest. Note two. No illustrations here. You will have to click over. Don’t want to step on any copyright toes. Not as familiar withContinue reading “Coverage With Flair”
Warts And All, Contest Entries & Fragmentary Fiction
Words Writing & Writing About Writing General These are my last contest entries for the foreseeable future. 1) I have a tendency to get interested in too many things. One tweet is small, but too many niggling drains on one’s concentration add up to distraction. I am trying to get better at maintaining focusContinue reading “Warts And All, Contest Entries & Fragmentary Fiction”
Screensaver Dreams
Photography For your entertainment. “‘I’m singing for them’: Broadway star Brian Stokes Mitchell, recovering from coronavirus, now sings from his NYC apartment window to salute health care workers.” By Ellen Moynihan, New York Daily News, Apr 13, 2020. This song always gets me in the feels, even more so now. Click over for video.Continue reading “Screensaver Dreams”