Virtual Brush Box

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Text drafted. Gratuitous cat picture selected. Had a cavity filled. Feeling too punk to assemble the bits. Back tomorrow. Update, Tuesday evening: Feeling better gradually. It isn’t so much the dental work as the epinephrine in the Lidocaine that lays me low. If I remember in time, I can usually convince my dentist to useContinue reading “Placeholder”

Boot Camp Battle

Saturday was the last boot camp lesson before Nationals. I was assigned Lola. Back in the spring, Lola and I showed to good effect [Report & below]. However, that was a class of four horses in huge ring. Boot camp is twice as many horses in half the space. Lola does not appreciate crowds. SheContinue reading “Boot Camp Battle”

Horses in the Grocery Store II

Horses in the Grocery Store I List of Posts: Logos & Other Horse Art

Elegance Evolves

I seem to have helmets on my mind lately. (Helmets -> mind -> head? No? Well, at least I amuse myself.) Last Thursday, I made a point of getting my paws on our iPad2 for the day so I could stream the sidesaddle division from Penn National. Back when I showed, we wore top hatsContinue reading “Elegance Evolves”

Foto Friday: Out. Standing. In Fog.

Other Writing: USDF Connection October 2013

“Judge Manning, Judge Manning Horse Transportation” October 2013 USDF Connection United States Dressage Federation A short interview with a horse shipper.

Helmets at Shows, Postscript

I have said this before but it bears repeating: the saddleseat world has been totally cool with my helmet. Helmets are not traditional saddleseat wear. Performance classes wear derbies or top hats, academy riders wear nothing. I, OTOH, wear an ASTM helmet with harness. I am nigh-on always in the minority, for both lessons andContinue reading “Helmets at Shows, Postscript”