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TLC

Mathilda and I may have stumbled on a minor medical miracle. I am still out at the barn way too much, but now I am keeping her from doing something stupid. Before, I was keeping her company. She seemed to like it. She’d lean up against the wall & I’d sit at her head readingContinue reading “TLC”

Posted byVirtual Brush BoxMay 24, 2012Posted inHorse Behavior, Horse Care, WritingTags:fiction, hospitals5 Comments on TLC

Multi-tasking

A more evolved person might be able to occupy her mind by being full in the moment as the beautiful black horse grazes in the lovely green field under the sunny blue sky. Me, I need a book. Since she has proven that I dare not put down the leadrope, I need to find aContinue reading “Multi-tasking”

Posted byVirtual Brush BoxMay 23, 2012June 5, 2012Posted inHorse Behavior, Horse Care, HorsesTags:books, photo2 Comments on Multi-tasking

Strike that. Reverse it. Thank you.

The reason it is easier to back up a firetruck than a horse trailer. I want these on my truck. Previous FF Posts New Toy Here’s Your Ticket, Pack Your Bags Manic Monday [Can you name that movie?]

Posted byVirtual Brush BoxMay 22, 2012May 22, 2012Posted inBarn Life, Horse Shows, HorsesTags:firetruck, photo2 Comments on Strike that. Reverse it. Thank you.

Life Lessons from a Horse

For two decades, one of the underlying principles in our barn management has been Trust the Mare. We could rely on her common sense to run the pasture. Lately, not so much. For 18 years, we left Mathilda in charge of where she and Previous Horse spent their time. Answer: out for storms, in forContinue reading “Life Lessons from a Horse”

Posted byVirtual Brush BoxMay 21, 2012May 21, 2012Posted inBarn Life, Horse Behavior, Horse Care, HorsesTags:photo

Whole New World

Checked out a new style of show yesterday. Trail + Cross-country + Agility = Obstacle Challenge. A few of the Obstacles: Rodney can so DO this. OTOH, yesterday’s competitors where western horses or Paso Finos. I’ll have to make sure the table is heavyweight rated before Rodney climbs on. Have you ever Obstacled?

Posted byVirtual Brush BoxMay 20, 2012Posted inHorse Shows, HorsesTags:photo5 Comments on Whole New World

Eye To Eye

Previous Dog posts: Barn Dogs Going To The Dogs Have you ever met a Mini?

Posted byVirtual Brush BoxMay 19, 2012Posted inHorses, HumorTags:dog, dogs, photo1 Comment on Eye To Eye

Foto Friday: Pastorale

Posted byVirtual Brush BoxMay 18, 2012Posted inHorses, HumorTags:photography1 Comment on Foto Friday: Pastorale

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