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Category Archives: Barn Life
Why Wup?
The delayed explanation of Sunday’s post. To provide a Christmas gift to each student without breaking the bank, Stepping Stone Farm made ornaments with a variety of fillings. Some riders chose the name of their favorite horse. Others chose an upbeat motto. In saddleseat, riders are allowed, nay encouraged, to use their voice. Wup TrotContinue reading “Why Wup?”
Text Art: Ornaments
The 2013 Christmas gift for students at Stepping Stone Farm: Ornaments by Melissa Croxton, with assist to Courtney Hughley. Difficult objects to photograph properly, particularly for someone whose forte is show coverage quality, horse-over-jump in a wide-open field in the bright sunlight.
First Impressions
In the summer of 2012, I reported on my first visit to the saddleseat barn [Riding Towards Random]. I was struck by how little my soon-to-be instructor asked about my riding experience. Last year, at the end of our long show season, I asked her about that day. I had shown up after a dayContinue reading “First Impressions”
Foto Friday: Hi Mom!
Our family has a haphazard tradition of sending flowers to one’s mother on one’s birthday. After all, she did all the work. OTOH, I have objections to the cut flower industry. I’m not sure the world’s resources are best employed bringing dead things into our houses so that we can watch them wilt. Instead, hereContinue reading “Foto Friday: Hi Mom!”
What’s In Your Stocking?
Isn’t it lovely? It’s my new Fiat 500 Pop. High gas mileage, powered by industrious squirrels. I wouldn’t want to drive it across the US but it’s great for a go-to-town/run-about/get-my-ass-out-of-the house car. It doesn’t feel as small from the inside as it looks from the outside. Plus, it has great glass. You can seeContinue reading “What’s In Your Stocking?”
Text Art: Truck Letters
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Virtual Brush Box 