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Driving Mr. Whizbang

Driving Thursday Mr Whizbang and I are not as good as Alvin and I were last year. Alvin’s not only a great horse, he’s an easy-going one. He’ll reward you for being close enough. Mr. Whizbang, not so much. I have the feeling that there is a very specific way that Mr. Whizbang wants toContinue reading “Driving Mr. Whizbang”

Where The Rot Sets In

Saddle Seat Wednesday I had another long ponderment planned to build on last week’s discussion of my deteriorating saddle seat position [Back To Kindergarten]. I find myself without enthusiasm for the thinking. Short version. 1) The position is unfamiliar, which makes me insecure. When things go well, I can cope. When things do not goContinue reading “Where The Rot Sets In”

Proper Walk Protocol

What is the right way to walk? I walk. I walk a lot. Mostly around our field. Three+ laps is approximately a mile. My goal is four laps daily [My Two Horses]. I walk for exercise and for sanity [Field Walks]. I usually take a dog or a horse with me [By George]. While IContinue reading “Proper Walk Protocol”

By George, I Think He’s Got It

Since our riding supervisor has been occupied keeping the ship afloat, Rodney and I have been going on handwalks most of last week & weekend. This simple exercise has been the scene of some of his worst come-aparts [Explosion]. When I say simple, I mean s-i-m-p-l-e. I am asking him to stroll once or twiceContinue reading “By George, I Think He’s Got It”

Letter Art, AlphaBooks: J is for Journal

The Brayer Journal of the American Donkey and Mule Society Vol. 33 No. 6 Nov/Dec 2000 Found at Process note: I admit, this one’s a stretch. It’s a last-minute replacement when I decided not to read what I had scheduled for J. Still need help with U, X, & Z. ~~~ This Year [IContinue reading “Letter Art, AlphaBooks: J is for Journal”

Referral Saturday: Accidental at Heart

I want to apologize for my title on a post about inspirational older women [Young at Heart]. The implication is that being young at heart is better than being old at heart. Ageism. Shame on me. This consciousness-raising moment was brought about by Accident Icon, a 63-year-old fashion blogger who is cooler than I haveContinue reading “Referral Saturday: Accidental at Heart”

Foto Friday: Distance Problems

I need to figure out how to photograph Greg’s combined driving lessons. Too far. CDE dressage rings are enormous. I’m sitting under a tree by the side of the ring. Greg is the distant red dot in the center of the ring. Too close. From my navigator’s perch, over the driver’s shoulder. I have aContinue reading “Foto Friday: Distance Problems”