Massive life-changing decisions? No problem. Which college? I’ll apply to a random handful & pick the one with the best name that is farthest away. Uproot my life and follow this dude? Cool. Expensive, but mid-level and ultimately arbitrary decisions? An eternity of debate. Buying a saddle? Is this brand better than that brand? New?Continue reading “Arbitrary Decisions”
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Foto Friday: Textures of Mooresville
After taking long-distance photos of ducks and cranes [Wheeler Wildlife], the second part of our photo safari was Mooresville, Alabama, possibly the cutest town per square inch in existence. The entire tiny town is on the National Register of Historic Places. I was never going to do justice to the buildings, nor find an originalContinue reading “Foto Friday: Textures of Mooresville”
Why I Ride by Rachel Wamble
Two years ago, Katie Wood was gracious enough to let me post her essay [Why I Ride by Katie Wood]. This year’s winner is Rachel Wamble. Requirements for the Outstanding Youth Award given by the American Saddlebred Horse Association of Alabama include academics, extra‐curricular activities, community service/volunteerism, and an essay about one of these topics:Continue reading “Why I Ride by Rachel Wamble”
Between The Rear-View Mirrors
My version of a between-the-ears photo. What We Need A Truck For Buying hay. Although Greg can fit an astounding number of bales in and on a VW Jetta. Second vehicle. Jetta is going back to VW. Greg gets Fiat. I drive truck. Dump. It’s per load, so better to have big loads. Also, keepsContinue reading “Between The Rear-View Mirrors”
Milton’s Chariot
Finally! What We Bought & Why Ford – Good experience with previous truck. I like the sightlines in the Ford. F250 – We could tow with a F150, but we would be topping out the range. Gas – As a dedicated towing vehicle, diesel. Since I will be sashaying about, gas. Extended Cab – Didn’tContinue reading “Milton’s Chariot”
Rodney Objects
Rodney is not happy. I have been taking long-line/ground-driving lessons at Stepping Stone to improve my groundwork at home. Rodney is having to cope with pressure. As I improve where I stand in relation to the horse, I am better able to push forward. Rodney doesn’t like the pressure. Suck it up, Cupcake. If weContinue reading “Rodney Objects”
Letter Art, AlphaBooks: C is for Cooper
Pandora Jilly Cooper Bantam 2002 This one is about art rather than horses. As with the others, the people are glamorous & ghastly. Their stories are over the top & impossible to put down. Also check out Cooper’s non-fiction, e.g. Class and Turn Right at the Spotted Dog. Cover image from Goodreads. My copy wasContinue reading “Letter Art, AlphaBooks: C is for Cooper”
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