Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

Horse Show Hack – Ice

Horsekeeping   The best way to keep drinks cold is good old-fashioned solid water. We used to put our drinks in the refrigerator the night before and then use rechargeable freezer packs. This meant being organized enough to remember the drinks the night before and having enough room in the fridge. More importantly, this keptContinue reading “Horse Show Hack – Ice”

Low Key Photo Challenge: Labor

Photography   Theme: Labor Procedure 1) I post a photo on a given theme. 2) You comment below with a link to your photo on that theme. 3) We all click over to see what you have. That’s it. No prizes. No rules. No submissions. For more explanation, see [Inaugural Edition]. Progress Notes Another phoneContinue reading “Low Key Photo Challenge: Labor”

One Step Forward, Two Steps Sideways

Home Team   I finally, finally convinced Rodney to walk quietly around his own pasture. The result is … frustrating. On the plus side, Rodney is relaxed. He carries his head down & out. He moseys along. The reins lie on his neck. I have one hand on the buckle. If needed, I pick upContinue reading “One Step Forward, Two Steps Sideways”

Dressage Versus Saddle Seat, The Night Before

Home Team vs. Adventures in Saddle Seat   The night before the show last weekend [Report], I was much less nervous. I was glad to be headed into a dressage ring. Well, there’s a sentence I never thought I’d utter. Dressage ain’t never been my fave, but it’s closer to what I understand than saddleContinue reading “Dressage Versus Saddle Seat, The Night Before”

Maintaining Our Firm Grip On Last Place And That’s Okay, Show Report, Dressage at Full Circle Horse Park, Summer 2018

Home Team   Dressage, CT, 3-Phase Full Circle Horse Park Pell City AL August 25, 2018 With Milton, aka Moonlight Rainbow Class 3 – 2015 USDF Intro Test A (Walk-Trot) – Adult, 2nd of 2, 55.313% Class 4 – 2015 USDF Intro Test B (Walk-Trot) – Adult, 5th of 5, 55.625% Highest score: 7, haltContinue reading “Maintaining Our Firm Grip On Last Place And That’s Okay, Show Report, Dressage at Full Circle Horse Park, Summer 2018”

I Will Take My Victories Where I Can Get Them

Home Team   Milton: Grumble, grumble. Weave poles. Grumble grumble. Overgrown grass. Grumble, grumble. Sir Snowflake Cupcake does not like grass tips tickling his ankles. He made as much of a hash out of the weave pole exercise as possible. He finally knocked into one, tipping it over. Fortunately, I saw the pole moving, realizedContinue reading “I Will Take My Victories Where I Can Get Them”