A screenshot of Facebook statistics for Rachel’s post as of 2/24/17. [Why I Ride by Rachel Wamble] The same thing happened with the previous youth essay [Lightning in a Bottle ]. While the stats package has changed in the intervening two years, I judge the reach to be about the same. More FB shares onContinue reading “State of the Blog: Borrowed Fame”
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Things You Don’t Think About – Umbrellas
Today was supposed to be a photo of our new trailer hitch. Not so much. I won’t comment yet, except to say a) Greg is on the case, & b) never piss off the quiet ones. They will eat you alive. Meanwhile, your thought for the day. ~~~ I don’t own an umbrella. I hadn’tContinue reading “Things You Don’t Think About – Umbrellas”
Show Report: AWWCC Driving Derby 2017
Driving Thursday Alabama Whips and Wheels Carriage Club Inaugural Driving Derby Longshot Farm Montevallo, AL February 19, 2017 Preliminary Horse, Greg & Bliss – 1st of 1 Thank you to Kate Bushman, Whip Hand Farm The first official AWWCC activity had seven entries, pretty good for driving. We had horses from Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee.Continue reading “Show Report: AWWCC Driving Derby 2017”
Conflicts
Saddle Seat Wednesday When people within the saddle seat world ask about my future, my standard response is that if I could jump, I’d drop y’all like a bowl of warm potato salad. I’m only half-joking. In response, Coach Courtney smiles benignly and points out that I could do both. Technically true. Suit horses areContinue reading “Conflicts”
Sticking My Toe Back In The Water
Since I have an eligible article this year, I have entered the AHP Equine Media Awards again. In 2013, my entry was a person experience essay [The Envelope, Please …]. I placed 4th out of 18. This year, I entered my profile of Phyllis LeBlanc, owner of Dark Horse Chocolates, aka Harbor Sweets [Sweet onContinue reading “Sticking My Toe Back In The Water”
New Equipment: Britches & Boots
My first new britches – in contrast to jods – in a decade. My philosophy for schooling is to get as close to show attire as I can afford. Then, I don’t have any rude surprises in the show ring. Since Rodney has no shows on his horizon, I can go for as much comfortContinue reading “New Equipment: Britches & Boots”
Letter Art: Pen & Pastels
I’ve signed up for an art supply subscription box. My first box subscription of any kind. To ensure that I try the materials at least once – pastels?! – I’ve promised myself that I will make a lettering post from each set of supplies. SketchBox Pan Pastels Sofft pastel tools Stabilo black pen Nayana MOOContinue reading “Letter Art: Pen & Pastels”
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