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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]

Foto Friday: The Daily 10

As a photo practice, I have been trying – with moderate success – to haul out my big camera for 10 pictures a day. Not 10 decent photos. Not a photo-a-day challenge that will be see by the rest of the world. Just 10 clicks of the shutter. I mess with buttons. I mess withContinue reading “Foto Friday: The Daily 10”

Show Report: MTCC 2016

Herein follows my totally objective summation of Greg’s first combined driving competition. [25 Years, more pix] Show Details MTCC & MTPC Schooling Driving Event Percy Warner Park Franklin, TN July 16, 2016 Greg & Lyricc Lyricc is owned by Kate Bushman, Whip Hand Farm, Franklin, TN Training Single Horse, 2nd of 2. Training Division, ReserveContinue reading “Show Report: MTCC 2016”