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Foto Friday: Prisma

“Prisma transforms your photos into works of art using the styles of famous artists.” Prisma Elsewhere Prisma horse, Peace & Carrots: Hearts and Bones Prisma cat, The Scamperbeasts: Impressionist Spice Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott

Hunting Zebras

While I do not rule out an emotional component, it appears that Rodney’s overreaction to his minor injury [Back Issues] had more to do with me using the wrong meds. In medical school, my husband Greg was told that the world has many more horses than zebras. Therefore, don’t go looking for zebras. In otherContinue reading “Hunting Zebras”

Show Report, Sorta, NRHA 2016

Saddle Seat Wednesday I was happy at a horse show. How did that happen? Truth in advertising, I was a neurotic mess on the drive up, per usual. As soon as we hit the grounds, I began to have a blast. Not usual. Most of the time, I am nervous to the point of peopleContinue reading “Show Report, Sorta, NRHA 2016”

Mind Games with Milton

It shouldn’t be this much fun to outsmart a horse. Milton knows groundtie. Mostly. I drop his rope on the ground. He knows to stand. However, if I threaten him with something dire, such as hoof oil, he will slowly woozle sideways. I am aware this is coming, so I stomp on the end ofContinue reading “Mind Games with Milton”

Back Issues with Rodney

Can a horse’s body remember trauma from a decade ago? On the upside, Rodney and Milton continue to play [Downs & Ups, Outtakes] On the downside, they now come in with with bumps and bangs. Milton peeled a thin, 2-inch-long layer of skin from the center of Rodney’s back. (In an extremely inconvenient place forContinue reading “Back Issues with Rodney”

Letter Art: A Superabundance of Swashes

Inspired by the work of Jessica Hische. Although, there is a good chance she would be horrified by my overuse of the form. “I love swashes, but you should always try to add them sparingly … When making decorative lettering, the decorative bits, no matter how over the top they may be, should make senseContinue reading “Letter Art: A Superabundance of Swashes”

USDF Interview: Heidi Zorn, Premier Equestrian

“Behind The Scenes: Heidi Zorn, Premier Equestrian” USDF Connection July/August 2016 United States Dressage Federation A short interview about selling with dressage arena products. ©2016 United States Dressage Federation. Used by permission. Reproduction prohibited without prior written permission of the publisher. [Previous Behind The Scenes]