Dogs & Cats – Page 2 – Virtual Brush Box

Magic Feet

Rodney and I did our mounting block exercise [Where]. Since the ground crew was absent, I did nothing tricksy. After a while, I got bored with sitting and did some flexion exercises from the ground. Look right, look left, give to the bit. Lather, rinse, repeat. After any work session, I can tell Rodney’s moodContinue reading “Magic Feet”

Why Attend

Having lived in New York, DC, and Pennsylvania, I’ve spent many hours watching the fall indoor circuit live. Back then, it was the only way to see the shows. Last week, I spent many hours watch Penn National streaming live on the USEF Network. I could watch the show in my recliner. I could watchContinue reading “Why Attend”

Field Walks

My walks around the field have morphed yet again. Originally, I walked around our pasture in preparation for jogging around same. It beat jogging on the road. When the jogging habit failed to eventuate, I kept walking. It’s good exercise for body and mind. Often when I get my knickers terminally twisted, I will goContinue reading “Field Walks”

Barn Jeans

A while back, I came close to flashing the postmaster. Our land is surrounded by field and forest. The neighbors are close enough that I call for help in a crisis but screened enough that I can do the occasional Lady Godiva to the clothesline. Therefore, not all of my barn clothes are fit forContinue reading “Barn Jeans”

I Want It All

[No end-of-month commentary. I’ve done enough authorial navel-gazing this month. [I’m Baack] Spent the weekend streaming the 36th Annual Saint Louis National Charity Horse Show, courtesy of Seehorse Video, and ignoring the multitudinous posts about the American Eventing Championships. The big show for saddlebreds is in Louisville. However, that show does not have ASB HuntContinue reading “I Want It All”

Horse Shopping Jinx

You think I wish to be horseless*? It’s not my fault. The universe is out to get me. (*In contrast to lawn ornaments, of which we have a gracious plenty.) Fairy Godmother had found two barns near last weekend’s show. One looked promising. Genius plan, we will combine efforts. Instructor was already horse shopping forContinue reading “Horse Shopping Jinx”

Why Green?

When I posted about the World’s Championship Horse Show in Louisville [Radio Silence], Writing From the Right Side of the Stall asked why the shavings are green. The color is iconic. The phrase “green shavings” refers to L’ville the way “Rolex” refers to the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. First time riders will often take aContinue reading “Why Green?”