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Show Report: NACHS, Part I

Day 0 – Lead-up & Warm-up I was a mess. Anyone who interacted with me in the run-up to the show can attest to this. I managed the standard activities of daily living. However, if the slightest thing went wrong, I was immediately reduced to a quivering heap. The nerves pretty much started Sunday beforeContinue reading “Show Report: NACHS, Part I”

Other Writing: USDF Connection November 2013

“Carolynne Smith, PixelGraphic Design” November 2013 USDF Connection United States Dressage Federation A short interview with a graphic designer.

Text Art: Brush Pen

Faber-Castell Pitt artist pen, regular & big brush Pigma Micron pen Canson Bristol XL Recycled paper “I will do new things to expand my writing/creative skills.” [I’m Baaaaaack]

Who Me?

Pile the shavings bags by Rodney’s stall, he says. Rodney won’t mess with them, he says. Toys! Rodney says. I need both arms to pick up a bag. Imagine picking this up with your teeth & heaving it around the barn. This is one of two.

Foto Friday: Sparks

Foot Fashion

Rodney pulled a shoe. This is a temporary measure until the farrier comes. Now imagine a short, stocky, black mare with white bobby sox on her ankles. That is Mathilda’s daytime look.

National Academy Day 3+3: Still Napping

National Academy Championship Horse Show, Murfreesboro, TN, November 1 – 3, 2013. Short SitRep It’s not so much that I am tired, as tired of. My instructor’s voice echoes in my head like a bad earworm. I wake up during the wee hours in a panic that I must drive to Miller Coliseum. I haveContinue reading “National Academy Day 3+3: Still Napping”