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I Broke The Mold. Literally.

On My Mind, Miscellaneous Thoughts Took a class in pewter casting at the local art museum. When I cast my carefully crafted random object, the plaster cracked in two. Now when I claim to be a super special snowflake, I have proof. Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott

Ther Jumps In Them Thar Hills, Scouting Trip to Chatt Hills

Standing water in the ring. Squelchy, slippy mud on the paths. Nothing to do but let them bask in the sun while we drive over to Georgia to watch a horse show, Winter Fest by Elite Show Jumping. It seems that both hunter/jumpers and eventers in my area hold competitions at Chattahoochee Hills Eventing, thisContinue reading “Ther Jumps In Them Thar Hills, Scouting Trip to Chatt Hills”

Roll Call, The Many Names of Milton, Unreport #3

Still no definitive answer for Milton’s show name. Major Conn. Registered name [Milton’s Real Name]. The name we would have to use for any FEI-level competitions or pay a $$$$ name-change fee. Not likely to be a problem. 2008 Pedigree Database Milton. Stable name. Came with him. pre-2014 Canadian Cold Front. First attempt [MeetContinue reading “Roll Call, The Many Names of Milton, Unreport #3”

Cross Country Called On Account of Rain, Unreport #2

The other activity postponed last weekend [Unreport #1] was an impromptu cross-country school. I had no plans to do this. We are not ready for a full day of galloping in the open, which is what one normally thinks of when considering a XC school. As I filled out the entry form, I sawContinue reading “Cross Country Called On Account of Rain, Unreport #2”

Dressage Called on Account of Rain, Show Unreport #1

Last weekend was supposed to be Milton’s 2019 show debut. Then the weather dumped Noah’s Ark amounts of water on us. Show postponed. At first, the goal was show acclimation. We aren’t ready to have our canter transition seen in public. So, no WTC tests for us. I signed up for the same twoContinue reading “Dressage Called on Account of Rain, Show Unreport #1”

Easing On Down The Road

In reading the archives for ‘Fraidy Cat Eventing, I noticed that she used to haul often. I suggested a possible post on maintaining one’s motivation for shipping. She responded with stress-free horse hauling. “In the spring of 2014 I started hauling out for weekly lessons, a routine that persisted until Charlie moved to hisContinue reading “Easing On Down The Road”

Color & Shadow & Spotted

On My Mind, Miscellaneous Visuals Photography Workshop: Color and Shadow Sloss Furnaces Colors, Power House. Shadow, Blowing Engine Building. Spotted stands at the mouth of the iron notch, the pipe at the bottom of the No. 1 furnace out of which molten iron poured every 4 hours, 7 days a week, 52 weeksContinue reading “Color & Shadow & Spotted”