Driving Thursday My first experience as a navigator was with Lyricc. We had a blast. Lyricc is fleet-footed and nimble. She scoots. Bliss, on the other hoof, roars. The first time Bliss powered down the long side of the arena, I was suddenly acutely aware that the only thing keeping me inside the cart wasContinue reading “New Equipment: Navigator Gloves”
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Alvin Goes To School
Saddle Seat Wednesday Last week, Alvin went to a local elementary school as the living demo for Pioneer Days. He was, naturally, a star. He never swished his tail, nor stamped a hoof, nor did a thousand other normal horse things that would have endangered little toes and fingers. By mid-afternoon, he was overContinue reading “Alvin Goes To School”
Self-Perception
A few days ago, I heaved my ass out of the house earlier than usual. When I walked into the locker room at the Y, I encountered a horde of grey-haired, old ladies. Seriously, it was like the rec center at a retirement community. Yes, I have grey hair. Yes, I have been qualifiedContinue reading “Self-Perception”
Insights to Sight – Horses See Differently than Us, Guest Post
Blog contributor [Threads Make Feathers] and photo teacher Meg McKinney [Meet Meg], is back. Welcome. ~~~ I recently gained some insight to how horses see, and comprehend – or don’t. Background: “Slim,” my younger sister’s American Saddlebred mare is boarding at Stepping Stone Farm. When Slim arrived in Alabama three years ago from California [CaliforniaContinue reading “Insights to Sight – Horses See Differently than Us, Guest Post”
Letter Art: Connect The Dots
~~~ Process Notes The intention was artistically avant-garde. Instead, I have created Poodle Letters. Sigh. I am living Ira Glass’ advice for beginners, i.e. my taste exceeds my grasp. [Definitions] Zen Pencils. Onwards! 2017 RS lettering Pen & Pastels NYC 2016 Previous Non-Alphabet Lettering Posts Letter Art: Rodney’s Saga 2016 Text Art: Gallery 2015 TextContinue reading “Letter Art: Connect The Dots”
State of the Blog: Borrowed Fame
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”
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”
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