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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”

Jealousy

We were hangin’ at the barn. Coach Courtney was talking to me and one of the kids, age approximately 15. Coach C said something along the lines of, “X is great at shows.” Then looked at kid. “You are good too.” The specifics are not important. The idea is two individuals described by value-laden wordsContinue reading “Jealousy”

Foto Friday: Instagram January 2017

January Instagram pictures from @rodneyssaga. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Virtual Brush Boxx (@rodneyssaga) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Virtual Brush Boxx (@rodneyssaga) Comment: ❤ ❤ ❤ View this post on Instagram A post shared by Virtual Brush Boxx (@rodneyssaga) View this post on Instagram A postContinue reading “Foto Friday: Instagram January 2017”