Virtual Brush Box

When I Was a Colt I Served a Term

Apologies to The Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Porter, K. C. B. I am the monarch of the field, The ruler of the barn’s possee, Whose praise all horsedom loudly chants. When on sunny days I stroll, My bosom swells with pride, And I swish my tail hairs at the fillies’s taunts; But when the breezesContinue reading “When I Was a Colt I Served a Term”

Art Appreciation

Oil on repurposed wood, ~3 1/2 x 5 1/2, reproduced slightly larger. Artist’s Commentary: “I did a larger version as a gift for my oldest daughter (16 yrs old) – she was my inspiration – to me her beauty is that of a stallion – high spirited, powerful and full of life and color! it’sContinue reading “Art Appreciation”

Foto Friday: Tack

Random Acts

A while back, a horsewoman of my acquaintance was recounting a barn fire she had suffered several years previously. It was as terrible as you can imagine and worse. Take that as a given. The part that touched me was the aftermath. The outpouring – cliche but there is no better word – of messagesContinue reading “Random Acts”

Guest Post: Horses in My Life

The advantage to writing about horses is that everyone can connect with the subject. Although no longer central to humanity for transport or farm power, horses are still part of our world. Almost everyone has been on a horse at least once. Everyone has a story about seeing or visiting with a horse. A friendContinue reading “Guest Post: Horses in My Life”

Express Yourself

My First Show, Sorta

In my first class, the verdict was that I was too “busy”. It’s anybody’s guess what I was busy doing. As soon as I passed through in-gate, I forgot all the saddleseat show rules. For example, saddlebreds are trained to zoom down the straightaway. This is where they show their stuff. So, if the judgeContinue reading “My First Show, Sorta”