TLDR Q: Is Twitter a distraction? A: Yes, but that’s ok. ~~~ A while back, a friend promised to take pictures from an event. On the way down, she (safely) texted a few ideas. We went back and forth about what would be suitable. Once she arrived, she sent a few test shots. I saidContinue reading “State of the Blog: Pondering Twitter”
Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box
Foto Friday: Hoofprints on the Road
Painted hoofprints on the road outside of the Germantown Charity Horse Show showgrounds. Did these prevent us from missing the turn on Sunday morning after two days of driving to the showgrounds? I’m not saying. Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott
Show Tweets: Nashoba Carriage Classic 2017
Tweet record from the Nashoba Carriage Classic [Show Report]. 48 tweets, plus replies. Getting Ready 4 tweets test — Katherine (@RSTNash17) October 18, 2017 1-2-3 — Joan Lennon (@JoanLennon8) October 18, 2017 4-5-6 — Katherine (@RSTNash17) October 18, 2017 I crack myself up. Not sure what this says about us for trip preparation. Yes, GlucernaContinue reading “Show Tweets: Nashoba Carriage Classic 2017”
Show Report: Nashoba Carriage Classic 2017
Nashoba Carriage Classic (Facebook) October 20-22, 2017 Germantown Charity Horse Show Showgrounds Germantown, TN USA Friday: Bliss, Greg & Katherine Driving Derby, Intermediate Single Horse – 1st of 1 (Jewel & Kate, 1/1 in Preliminary) Saturday: Bliss & Greg Turnout – 2nd of 2 Timed Obstacles – 2nd of 2 (by 2 seconds!) Working –Continue reading “Show Report: Nashoba Carriage Classic 2017”
Tertium Quid
Third horse, yes or no? Pros Next Generation – Even if both horses pull their socks up tomorrow, Rodney is entering senior territory, and at best I will be sharing Milton. Time to have one in the wings. Resources – Sufficient pasture, time, money. Thankful for these. Third Time’s the Charm – Maybe I’ll getContinue reading “Tertium Quid”
What I Love About The Horse World
We all have horse world horror stories that cause us to roll our eyes, gnash our teeth, and doubt human nature. Other times, it can be a great place. Saddlebreds show with freakishly long tails. In between shows, the tails are braided and tied up to preserve as many tail hairs as possible. In theContinue reading “What I Love About The Horse World”
Letter Art, AlphaBooks: V is for von Tempski
Born In Paradise Armine von Tempski Duell, Sloan and Pearce 1940, Ox Bow 1985 Not one of her horse stories, but has horses in it. At least as far as I got. My reading has not kept up with the alphabet. Seems amusing if dated. “One of the favorite books of old Hawaii, … VonContinue reading “Letter Art, AlphaBooks: V is for von Tempski”