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Foto Friday: Paisley

The lower leg of the new schooling jods I bought at Nationals. From this we learn two things: 1) Saddleseat has much to teach the rest of the horse world about having fun. 2) Never go through the vendor area when one is tired, hungry, & has just won a major award. Everything sounds likeContinue reading “Foto Friday: Paisley”

ZAP!

Winter logistics just got a whole lot easier. A few days after Mathilda opted out of winter wear [Windbreak], we took Rodney out of the wardrobe rotation as well. Long story short, the poor horse was getting zapped by his blanket. In previous winters, we’d had problems with static electricity while grooming [Safety]. As bestContinue reading “ZAP!”

Other Writing: USDF Connection December 2013/January 2014

“Behind The Scenes: Sheryl Rudolph, FITS” December 2013/January 2014 USDF Connection United States Dressage Federation A short interview with a clothing designer. ___________________________________________________________ VOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTE Accessing Jedi mind control. Go here: Haynet. (No need to join to vote but you might wish to consider. Nice place) Click this icon on the sidebar: Vote. (In the interestContinue reading “Other Writing: USDF Connection December 2013/January 2014”

Windbreak

Mathilda has worn her last blanket. Before I tell the story, let me assure you that she is fine. The rest of us are a little jumpy, but she is fine. When Chief Minion went to the barn for morning chores, he found her lying on her side unable to stand. Since her accident, weContinue reading “Windbreak”

Fifth Leg Training

Last Monday [Slow Starter], I admitted that I have a hard time getting my brain in gear when I first get on a horse. It’s not all bad. There is even a training rationale behind it. When jumping, the situation can go wahoonie-shaped in a hurry. Either the rider errs or the horse expresses anContinue reading “Fifth Leg Training”

Text Art: LEGO I

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Chasing Perfection

(End of the month blogging commentary. List of previous posts here.) I am a writer not a photographer. I knew that I would never be a capital-p Photographer, even if I ever figured out what all the buttons on my camera were for. I lack a true graphic eye. Oh, my graphic sense isn’t horrid.Continue reading “Chasing Perfection”