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Shopping Bonanza

My local Tractor Supply was out of Milton feed, necessitating a drive across town. On the upside, the new store had massive Breyer sale. Small in number, but large in discount. Models that originally cost $40 were 1/2 off. Models that cost $60 were $12. Awesome. I’m not the type of person who usually scoresContinue reading “Shopping Bonanza”

Driven Dressage

How to turn a saddle seat ring into a dressage arena: Obtain 8 file folders in a noticeable color. Draw letters. Measure folders around the fence rail. Trim. Fasten with binder clips. Introduce amenable Saddlebred. Mix in ADS Training Level Test 1. Remove when done. Save for next time. Greg was brilliant, as was AlvinContinue reading “Driven Dressage”

Rodney’s Headgear Adventures

The day I publicly bragged on how much Rodney liked his new headstall [View from the Top], he decided to protest the way it rode up his nose when I used the reins. We adjusted so that it no longer whacked his cheekbones. He calmed down about it [Progress]. Diva horse. The headstall was rightContinue reading “Rodney’s Headgear Adventures”

Letter Art: Say It With Chocolate

‘ Labels courtesy of corporate websites. While I was tempted to buy them all to photograph an arrangment, my A1C would not have appreciated the amount of product involved. Happy Valentine’s Day! Chocolate Brand Lists Chocolate Wikia Wiki: Chocolate Chocolate Sites Rausch Oh Henry! Dove Nestlé Eat-More York Peppermint Patty Snickers Scharffenberger After Eight GodivaContinue reading “Letter Art: Say It With Chocolate”

USDF Interview: Susan J. Stickle, Equine Photographer

“Behind The Scenes: Susan J. Stickle, Equine Photographer USDF Connection February 2016 United States Dressage Federation A short interview with an equine photographer who specializes in dressage. Photo Galleries: http://www.dressagephotos.com Photographer Information: http://www.suestickle.com/ © 2015 United States Dressage Federation. Used by permission. Reproduction prohibited without prior written permission of the publisher. Previous Behind The Scenes

Foto Friday: Dash

Rodney’s Progress

I am committed to telling my story, warts & all. That means admitting to the tiny, tiny steps that count as progress around here. Rodney’s groundwork has been half-field walks. There is a small hill involved. Otherwise, the loop is short and never out of sight of the barn. It is a ridiculously easy exercise.Continue reading “Rodney’s Progress”