Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

Counting Down The Days Shetland Style

Photography   An advent calendar featuring the adorable ponies and gorgeous landscapes of My Shetland. Or I assume will feature. Haven’t see all the days yet. It’s too late to order one. Mine took a week & a half to swim over from Shetland. Plus, she doesn’t seem to be doing the online version thisContinue reading “Counting Down The Days Shetland Style”

The Lines Between Life and Blog are Blurring

Jumping The jumping clinic that I mentioned last week [A Small Jump Forward] was delayed on account of rain. I am busy on the new date. My ground crew will go & report back. First thought: Darn. I was looking forward to that. Now I’ll miss it. Quickly followed by …. Second thought: Darn. NowContinue reading “The Lines Between Life and Blog are Blurring”

The Second Day of Progress is Never As Good As The First

Adventures in Saddle Seat   Two weeks ago, I had an great lesson. Big changes. Huge potential for better riding and better ribbons [Making Adjustments]. Last week’s lesson was … good. This was inevitable. 1) Solidifying progress is never as much fun as the initial discovery. 2) You get on and immediately want everything toContinue reading “The Second Day of Progress is Never As Good As The First”

Considering Milton

Milton’s signature move is to lick and chew while pinning his ears. What’s up with that? Milton doesn’t like to be touched. We’ve ruled out the physical reasons. His skin feels smooth and clean. No rough spots, no scruff. The hair lays down as it should. He doesn’t quite shed dirt the way Rodney doesContinue reading “Considering Milton”