For today’s post, I had intended to labor mightily in the vineyards of art to produce a stunning, compelling, virtuoso photograph that distilled the essence of canine. Instead, you get a impromptu smartphone snap. Holding a leadrope and reading a book while your horse grazes shouldn’t wear one out. But it does. At least,Continue reading “Foto Friday: Year of the Dog”
Category Archives: Grazing
Holiday: Rodney in Residence
What did Rodney do while Milton was gadding about the countryside [Milton on the Move]? He ate hay. This is huge. It’s huge because Rodney ate hay in the pasture, not in the stall. Until last weekend, we had been putting Rodney up while Milton was away. We didn’t want Rodney to spend the entireContinue reading “Holiday: Rodney in Residence”
Nap Update
Milton has been retiring to his contemplation chamber in the mornings [Naptime]. It continues to go well [SitRep]. Two weeks ago, we tested whether we could shorten the time with an eye toward eventually leaving him out 24/7. When asked to lunge, he moved with a choppy stride and behaved with an abundance of stupid.Continue reading “Nap Update”
Meanwhile Back at the Ranch: Maintenance
Since the saddlebred barn does not present its public face until mid-morning, I have been doing a small amount of work with the boys before I go out. Weekdays, I do groundwork, walks, &/or clicker training. On weekends, I ride sit on Rodney; Greg lunges or long-lines Milton.
Conference Report. Not. Long Version.
An expanded account of my cryptic Monday post [Short Version]. Earlier this spring, my friend Sunflower convinced me to take my blog more seriously. To that end, I signed up for Y’all Connect, a day-long blogging conference last Friday. I was excited. I was ready. I packed a stack of business cards. I printed aContinue reading “Conference Report. Not. Long Version.”
Milton’s Miseries
The trailer break-away brake battery has arrived. Milton is auto-loading with a rope over his neck. (While I may be wading at the shallow end in the saddle, my horses behave on the ground.) We are getting ever closer to load & go. With any luck, we will get back to where we should haveContinue reading “Milton’s Miseries”
On the 2nd Day of Christmas: Two Couch Spuds
Lately, I have been spending free time with the horses. Not asking them to do anything. Not brushing them. Just reading while they graze in the field or loaf in the barn. The zen, yin, right brain, Dionysian side of me feels that I am learning about Rodney & Milton outside of their utility toContinue reading “On the 2nd Day of Christmas: Two Couch Spuds”
Virtual Brush Box 