Virtual Brush Box

Variables

Why are we certain that feed [Comparison] was the reason Milton was NQR [Cups!]? The improvement could have come from many avenues: different hay, warmer weather, a change in routine of which we aren’t even aware. So why are we so sure? Because we screwed up. I mean, beyond the baseline error of misfeeding theContinue reading “Variables”

Text Art: L is for Longe Line

Longeing /ˈlʌndʒɨŋ/ (US English, classical spelling) or lungeing (UK English, informal USA). [Wiki: Longeing} Alphabet 2015 K is for Kopertox(R) J is for Jump I is for Irons H is for Hay G is for Green Grass F is for Feed E is for Eventing D is for Dressage C is for Caesar B isContinue reading “Text Art: L is for Longe Line”

Other Writing: Brooke USA, USDF

“Behind The Scenes: Cindy Rullman, Brooke USA” USDF Connection May 2015 United States Dressage Federation A short interview about working for an equine charity. © 2015 United States Dressage Federation. Used by permission. Reproduction prohibited without prior written permission of the publisher. Previous Behind The Scenes

Art Foto Friday: Still Life with Fly Spray

Feed Bag Comparison

While we were at Auburn [Clinic Report], we asked an ag instructor about Milton. She was unconvinced on soy as the cause [Clean Cups!]. She asked for scans of the feed tags. In the event anyone else would like to float a theory, here is the nutrition information: Dr. Jekyll Manufacturer’s page: Purina Omolene 100Continue reading “Feed Bag Comparison”

It’s About Balance

Note: today’s post is riding theory geekery. You may wish to come back tomorrow if that is not your cup of tea. Revelation Horses are narrow side-to-side, but long front-to-back. People are wide side-to-side, but narrow front-to-back. What This Means: Rider’s Weight A rider’s lateral balance has a small tolerance. When I am sitting onContinue reading “It’s About Balance”

Clinic Report: Muffie Seaton, Auburn AL

Driving Clinic Muffie Seaton Auburn Horse Center, Athletics, Ag Dept May 9, 2015 A million years ago, we tried driving with Mathilda. It did not go well [Driving Miss M]. In the distant future, her Chief Minion may try again. With this in mind, we audited part of a combined driving clinic last Saturday. AlthoughContinue reading “Clinic Report: Muffie Seaton, Auburn AL”