~~~ 2016 Alphabet K is for Knabstrupper J is for Jenny’s Jodhpurs I is for I Love You H is for Halter G is for Ghost Gallery F is for Fence E is for Eventing D is for Do C is for Carrot B is for Brush A is for Apple 2015 Alphabet Thank youContinue reading “Letter Art: L is for Leadline”
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State of the Blog: The Daily Object
Last year, I opened an Instagram account [Rodney’s Instagram]. As a lark, I started a project of taking a photo of one thing per day [August 2015]. I recently stopped. Rules for The Daily Object I had to include the complete object (mostly). This tended toward small, round things. To adequately display each object, IContinue reading “State of the Blog: The Daily Object”
Foto Friday: Rule of Thirds
Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott Update: photo links from Meg The Camera Forum – Joe McNally: The Rule of Thirds. Joe M.’s video is interesting because he discusses shooting in the field, in Mexico, shows excellent images, and also discusses Rule of Thirds with use of color. Very interesting. Photography Mad – Rule ofContinue reading “Foto Friday: Rule of Thirds”
Nap Update
Milton has been retiring to his contemplation chamber in the mornings [Naptime]. It continues to go well [SitRep]. Two weeks ago, we tested whether we could shorten the time with an eye toward eventually leaving him out 24/7. When asked to lunge, he moved with a choppy stride and behaved with an abundance of stupid.Continue reading “Nap Update”
Show Report MSSP 2016
Saddle Seat Wednesday Summary Two victory passes: one riding, one driving. Highest placed adult in the Championship. Technique/equitation continues to improve. Pleasantness/showmanship remains a work in progress. Smile! Having Problems On Thursday, we drove up to spectate. Coach Courtney was at her most supportive, congratulating riders for their efforts. I commented that I don’t getContinue reading “Show Report MSSP 2016”
Bareback Exercises
Rodney is not going to wear a saddle any time soon, if ever [Haven’t I?]. So what options do I have? Ground work. Huge subject. Lots of avenues. Find out if I can do video tests with Interdressage, “We include tests each month, which can be ridden in bitless bridles, snaffles only, and any tack.”Continue reading “Bareback Exercises”
Haven’t I Been Here Before?
Just when I thought I had no heart left to break. Not to worry, no new drama. After drafting a post about saddles [Saddlephobia], we were inspired to try Rodney again. Just to see where we were. He flinched and spooked during carrot stretches. He bucked and tossed his head lunging over jumps. Both ofContinue reading “Haven’t I Been Here Before?”
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