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Good news: have work. Bad news: work takes time. Weekend posts scheduled. Catch you on the flip side. Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott

Driving Thursday Milton’s new bit, a flexible mouth butterfly from Driving Essentials. We were concerned that the heavy shanks of a standard driving bit would swamp his delicate Thoroughbred face. He goes better in this than he did in his previous bit, a flexible mouth, loose ring snaffle. Weird, because the mouthpiece isContinue reading “Butterfly Bit”

Let the Madness Begin, Again

Saddle Seat Wednesday To the surprise of no one, I am taking another shot at Academy Nationals. My original thought was to play around in August, then get serious in September [Summer Plan]. However, an examination of the calendar revealed that the barn will be showing much of September and October. (Even a fewContinue reading “Let the Madness Begin, Again”

What Comes After 11?

In the past, I have claimed that Rodney has his knobs on 11 [Zeno, New Year]. I was wrong. He’s cranked those suckers way beyond that. His neck was sore. Either from 1) changing his mind about electrical therapy [Zap], 2) an underlying chronic condition, or 3) playing Bite Your Buddy with Milton. A boutContinue reading “What Comes After 11?”

Another Voice Chimes In

Not all of my inner voices are vicious [Inside My Head, Time Management]. One is courageous to the point of stupid. So there I was, watching a very good rider have a come-to-Jesus meeting with a fancy suit horse. Thought popped into my head: Inner Voice: I could ride that horse. Me: What?! You barelyContinue reading “Another Voice Chimes In”

Letter Art: The Sporting Life I, Sports

Rowing JudO Diving Nordic Combined Equestrian VolleYball ‘ Synchronized Swimming Sailing Athletics Gymnastics Archery Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott

Texan in Tokyo, Blog & Books

Referral Saturday Japan in general and Tokyo in particular fascinate me. When I found Texan in Tokyo by Grace Buchele Minta, I read all her posts, bought the three books then out, and began drumming my fingers waiting for her to write more. Part of the appeal is her writing and her honesty: I (still)Continue reading “Texan in Tokyo, Blog & Books”