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”
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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”
Horse Rehab
Last month, I was sick for a few days. Nothing special, a local bug. However, it took me upwards of a week to shake off the effects. I wasn’t sick, just a little tired, a little off my game. Which made me wonder about our horses. Do we give them enough time to recover? Let’sContinue reading “Horse Rehab”
Horse Sale Advertising: A Buyer’s Guide
Ad Copy translation … a stunning, nearly black … Because fulfilling your Black Beauty/Black Stallion fantasy is such a smart way to buy a horse. … _ year old Throughbred… Youthful wingnut. … stands about 16 hands. Maybe 15.3 hands, most of which is wither. … best suited for an experienced rider. Hang on. …Continue reading “Horse Sale Advertising: A Buyer’s Guide”
Foto Friday: Ssuunnsseett
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Guest Post: Milt Toby, author of Noor, on Researching for Books
Today, I am a publicity stop on the virtual book tour for Noor. Book by Milt Toby. Tour arranged by Walker Author Tours. Welcome Milt: How Much Research is Too Much? Research is the lifeblood of the non-fiction books and magazine articles I write about horse racing, but it’s also an important tool for fictionContinue reading “Guest Post: Milt Toby, author of Noor, on Researching for Books”
