It’s hard to complain about good fortune, but I’ll give it a go. I wanted to be able to take Rodney places [Dubious Future]. I can now take Rodney places [Weekend Voyages]. Great. Wonderful. Terrific. I can’t ride him once I get there. It’s showing Milton all over again. Yes, I am showing my horse.Continue reading “Arrogant Whine, the Opposite of a Humble Brag”
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Does My Instagram Reflect My Life?
There’s a lot of talk about one’s persona on social media versus who one is IRL. I think mine are pretty close. Call it authenticity or call it a lack of depth. I’m not that complicated. High maintenance and anxiety driven? Sure. Mysterious and subtle? Not so much. Let’s go to the tape. Breakdowns SubjectContinue reading “Does My Instagram Reflect My Life?”
A Small Jump Forward
Milton – cantered high caveletti on long line. Rodney – walked poles under saddle. The latest activity* was to visit a local barn to talk about jumping lessons. This is the second jumping barn I have investigated this year. The first barn was nice enough but did not return my text or call. Coach CourtneyContinue reading “A Small Jump Forward”
Making Adjustments
Adventures in Saddle Seat At my last lesson [Styles], Coach Courtney moved my foot forward several inches. This had the effect of straightening my ever-slumping shoulders. It all starts with the leg. The effect was remarkable, at least in a saddle seat. It has been harder to implement with the home team. Changes areContinue reading “Making Adjustments”
Weekend Voyages, Rodney
Rodney Goes Places! On days 2 and 4 of our Thanksgiving adventure, Rodney loaded, shipped, and returned home with ears up and four on the floor. Yay! Milton learned to be the one staying behind. He did not have the run of the pasture, but – as far as we can tell from the lackContinue reading “Weekend Voyages, Rodney”
Weekend Voyages, Milton
We used the four days of the Thanksgiving weekend to ship the horses to Stepping Stone Farm, one horse each day. It’s not everyone’s holiday, but it works for us. Days 1 and 3 were Milton’s turn. On Thursday, we worked on our own with the long lines. On Saturday, Milton had a groundwork lessonContinue reading “Weekend Voyages, Milton”
AlphaBooks, A is for Akrill
Graphic Design Not Quite A Horsewoman by Caroline Akrill Illustrated by Anne Pilgrim Allen 1982, 2009 Read. Non-fiction. Inkscape. Grid & triangles. Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott
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