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Pretty Pink Horses

Graphic Design My first stamp order. “40p – With his head facing backwards, the horse is reminiscing on the previous year, whilst his raised front leg signifies his readiness for the year ahead. The cloud pattern is one of the oldest patterns in Chinese art & architecture.” Set of 6 Stamps Souvenir Sheet Lunar NewContinue reading “Pretty Pink Horses”

New Title, New Twitter

Writing & Blogging Account switched to @box_brush. — Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) June 7, 2018 Last @RodneysSaga tweet. Hello Twitter, again. Changed Twitter handle to match new blog name. Am venturing once more into the Tweetstorm. — Virtual Brush Box (@box_brush) June 7, 2018 First Virtual Brush Box, @box_brush tweet. Name got a little sideways.Continue reading “New Title, New Twitter”

Primitive Trailer Camping, Us at Mid-South 2018

Home Team, Combined Driving This was a test of concept. Many places that have enough space for cross-country or marathon courses are a long way from civilization, or at least the nearest cheap hotel. With a half-hour drive, checking on a horse after dinner becomes an hour-long project. Set-up was simplicity itself. Pulled upContinue reading “Primitive Trailer Camping, Us at Mid-South 2018”

Credit Where Credit Is Due, Show Report & Photos, Mid-South Spring Premiere 2018, Driving

ASB Pleasure Driving Skill ranks below mood. A happy horse drives easy. Look like a hero. Mid-South Spring Premiere (Facebook) Northeast Alabama Agribusiness Center Rainsville, AL Saturday, May 26, 2018 [Show Report] 65. Academy Pleasure Driving All Ages, 1st of 2 HB Whizbang (Snippy) Thank you to the Alvis family. Official Photographer Casey McBride ThankContinue reading “Credit Where Credit Is Due, Show Report & Photos, Mid-South Spring Premiere 2018, Driving”

The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly, Show Report & Photos, Mid-South Spring Premiere 2018, Riding

Adventures in Saddle Seat Mid-South Spring Premiere (Facebook) Northeast Alabama Agribusiness Center Rainsville, AL Saturday, May 26, 2018 66. Academy Showmanship Adult WTC, 1st of 4 67. Academy Equitation Adult WTC, 1st of 4 70. Academy WTC Championship, 2nd of 11(?) Sultan’s Miracle Man (Sam). Thank you to Courtney Huguley. Official Photographer Casey McBride TheContinue reading “The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly, Show Report & Photos, Mid-South Spring Premiere 2018, Riding”

Here for the Experience, Milton at Mid-South 2018

Home Team, Combined Driving I got in the big metal box. I drove for hours and hours and hours. (Only 2. ed.) (You go stand in a rattly metal box and then come talk to me about *only* two hours. Horse) I went to live in a home-away-from home for 4 days. All by myself!Continue reading “Here for the Experience, Milton at Mid-South 2018”

My Weekend as a Photo Minion, Me at Mid-South 2018

Adventures in Saddle Seat This Week on the Blog Over the Memorial Day weekend, we took a showcation at the Mid-South Spring Premiere. I wore enough different hats to fill five days of posts. I worked the photographer’s booth, Monday We brought Milton for schooling, Tuesday I showed, Wednesday I drove, Thursday We slept inContinue reading “My Weekend as a Photo Minion, Me at Mid-South 2018”