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Braid Shade

Home Team Under Milton’s mane, the coat is solid gray. As if the spots are a result of sun. Any coat color experts out there? ~~~ Yes, I braided for a small schooling show [Show Report]. It occupied my time while we waited. Turns out Milton needs practice in standing still to be braidedContinue reading “Braid Shade”

N is for National Velvet

Graphic Design: AlphaBooks National Velvet by Enid Bagnold 1935 Morrow 1949 Bought from Robin Bledsoe Inkscape lines & cutouts Gimp colors & finish work Confession One. I chose the design because it was interesting challenge. It has nothing to do with the plot or the period of the book. Jessica Hische I am not,Continue reading “N is for National Velvet”

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”