Virtual Brush Box

Back to the Salt Mines

Rodney and I have gone back to … well, work is overstating the case. I be messing with him. Plus, I have started a new exercise. I use an idea previously floated but not developed combined with an approach that wouldn’t work with 99% of horses but might work with him. If it works, IContinue reading “Back to the Salt Mines”

A Good Night’s Sleep

This was Mathilda’s shoulder one morning recently. We have no idea where in her pen she found mud to lie on. More importantly, we are glad she lays down to rest. We are glad she can get back up. We are overjoyed that we don’t have to watch [Debriefing]. Picture was taken with a zoomContinue reading “A Good Night’s Sleep”

Cultural Commentary

Earlier, I whined that no one took us seriously [HHPR#2]. One reason is a clash of cultures. Hubby and I grew from an amalgam of New England and Mid-Atlantic influences. New Englanders are know for being thrifty. Part of this is practical. If you live in a cold place where the roads get salted, whyContinue reading “Cultural Commentary”

Foto Friday: Storm Damage

Talk To Me

My essay “Talking with Animals” appears in Horse Illustrated, August 2012. The non-compete contract says I have to wait 6 months to post. Go buy a copy. Bump up those circulation numbers. My issues will be so in demand that editors will clamor for my copy & I’ll get so popular that folks buy theContinue reading “Talk To Me”

Horse Hunt Progress Report #2

Remessaged the two individuals with horses for sale [HHPR#1]. Whatever made me think they would get back to me with more details &/or videos? Just because I might want to shovel wheelbarrow loads of money at them? It’s not unique to horse shopping. When we were farm hunting, Realtors found us boring. This was atContinue reading “Horse Hunt Progress Report #2”

Grass Buffet

When I graze Mathilda, my wants are simple. Is she about to roll? Am I downhill from her in the event of catastrophic system failure? If the answer is no to both, I go back to my book and let her get on with it. Hubby pays more attention [Grazing]. The most recent time outContinue reading “Grass Buffet”