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Saddle Seat Versus Dressage, In A Nutshell

Saddle Seat Wednesday Recently, I was asked how I would explain the difference between saddle seat and dressage to a dressage rider. Never ask me these things in person. I talk way too much. I finally came home, sat down, and consolidated my thoughts. Both disciplines want the horse elevated through the shoulder & pushingContinue reading “Saddle Seat Versus Dressage, In A Nutshell”

Counterbalance

Milton is not Rodney. I forget this. When I’m grooming Milton, I will slooowly reach toward his head with a brush. He stands there. Then I remember Milton is not head-shy; I can brush his head like any other part of his body. I take Milton for a walk. He utterly fails to get uptight.Continue reading “Counterbalance”

Rodney’s Hillwork

Remember back when walking up a hill caused Rodney to suffer an explosive anxiety attack? [Aftermath of an Explosion] This is Rodney on the same hill last week, a mere five years later. On the way up, he stopped repeatedly. Not from concern, rather from the fact that his hooves were glued to the ground.Continue reading “Rodney’s Hillwork”

Letter Art: BrickFair 2017

This is what happens when one goes overboard on a bulk brick order. The letters are within a dozen bricks of 1000. The base is 6-700 bricks. In situ for scale. Previous LEGO Lettering Text Art: BrickFair (2014) BrickFair: day 2 – Foto Friday: LEGO Logo (2013) Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott

I had planned a post on my LEGO hobby & horses, but work got in the way, so have a cat.

Previous Henry Guest Cats: Caroline, Henry, & Kitty Wampus Inspiration So I Spent My Entire Day … I Completely Lost Track … I won’t give Whatever credit for the idea of a cat picture, that’s the Internet as a whole. However, the title is clearly an homage. Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott

Foto Friday: Horses of Brickfair 2017

Top & center: MOCs (my own creations) by others. Not much equine this year. Subjects wax and wane. This year, less castle, rural, horse-appropriate; more military & Star Wars. Bottom: Models added to my herd. Shopping at brick-specialist vendors is an important part of BrickFair. Previous Posts Foto Friday: Horses of BrickFair (2016) Horses atContinue reading “Foto Friday: Horses of Brickfair 2017”

Adult Supervision

Driving Thursday Recently, Greg & I were asked to help with a driving activity. It made me realize how padded our driving resume is. On one hand, we both drive in two disciplines. I have competed for several years in one, and have practiced in the other. Greg has competed in both. The photographic evidenceContinue reading “Adult Supervision”