Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box
Exercise
As I said yesterday [Up], I have added handwalks to Mathilda’s repertoire. Here’s what I don’t get. Mathilda comes storming out of the barn of a morning. We have a drink and go stomping off to graze. She will drag me hither and yon, as far as, let’s say, Point X. She can graze forContinue reading “Exercise”
Up & At ’em
One’s state of mind does not affect the facts of the case. So, my main problem remains my total lack of progress in any direction (Except topping up the cat total. Yeah kittens!). However, a large part of my recent inability to cope with same has stemmed from an undiagnosed infection. A course of KeflexContinue reading “Up & At ’em”
Incipient Vice
This is why we do not need a true cribber in the barn [HHPR#4]. For now, Rodney only gnaws lightly from time to time. Generally when we are around & he wants us to be doing something other, e.g. feeding him, fussing with him. leaving him alone, and so on. The first horse I leasedContinue reading “Incipient Vice”
Pandora’s Horse
We all know the story, hope flew out of the box last. Usually this is taken as a sign that hope was sent to mitigate the evils of the world. It can also be interpreted that hope is the cruelest gift. Zeus did not wish man, however much he might be tormented by the otherContinue reading “Pandora’s Horse”
Olympic Legacy
Today the flame goes out. About time, I say. Between the Olympics & the Tour de France, I’ve worn out the springs in my recliner. Less watch, more do. So what did we learn? 2012 – Those of us who yip about helmets have a new hero, Charlotte Dujardin. For folks who did not spendContinue reading “Olympic Legacy”
Spinning Wheels
Snapshot of the inside of my head: I haven’t organized a saddleseat lesson. I can’t find a horse to go look at, much less buy. I haven’t followed through on my mysterious initiative with Rodney. (We won’t even discuss my writing career, exercise plan, housekeeping regimen, or so on.) I am a horrible person. IContinue reading “Spinning Wheels”