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Foto Friday: Roadside Spotted

Spotted supervised my photo practice [Daily 10]. We stopped at a roadside pull-over … … for scenic rock outcroppings. When one doesn’t get out much, one has to make do for photo ops. Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott

ISO Truck

We are being dragged, kicking and screaming, towards ordering a new truck. What we want is simple, a 3/4-ton, extended-cab pickup, probably a Ford, capable of hauling a gooseneck trailer. Doesn’t exist. Dealers carry striped-down work trucks or fancy, 4-door, leather-seated, lux wagons. The used market has a few. If the price is reasonable, theContinue reading “ISO Truck”

Motivational Words

Saddle Seat Wednesday The world contains many inspirational coaching messages: “Win one for the Gipper.” Knute Rockne Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt. Special Olympics Motto “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Wayne Gretzky What do we get? Don’t suck. #ilovemycoach ThankContinue reading “Motivational Words”

Progress: July 2016

Progress report for last month. Goal: Put halters on both horses twice a day. [Summer Plan] Plus: Success. As possible. Some days I wasn’t around [MTCC]. Some days, I was physically present, but mentally absent, i.e. after an up-and-back, one-day Tennessee jaunt [Sidelines]. There were only one or two days when I said FTS entirely.Continue reading “Progress: July 2016”

Polo Wraps Giveaway

Up for grabs, the polo wraps I used yesterday. Given my ability to imagine disaster, I am a boots-instead-of-wraps kinda gal (wrap comes loose, horse steps on end, leg stops moving, rest of horse does not …). Therefore, I will not be using these. To spread the love, the first person to squeak gets choice.Continue reading “Polo Wraps Giveaway”

Letter Art: P is for Polo Wraps

Purchased from The Little Chic Pony Boutique. Polo wraps are used to protect & (possibly) support the horse’s lower leg. Polo wraps on Wiki. I believe the name derives from their use by polo players. Anyone know for certain? Google takes me to Wiki & shopping sites. ~~~ 2016 Alphabet O is for OpinionContinue reading “Letter Art: P is for Polo Wraps”

State of the Blog, Weekends Off

I’m thinking about taking weekends away from Facebook, and possibly away from my computer completely. No fear, the blog will continue each day. I will schedule the appropriate posts on Friday. This affects anyone who relies on the Rodney’s Saga Facebook prompt for their daily allotment. If you come directly to the site or haveContinue reading “State of the Blog, Weekends Off”