Category Archives: Horse Care
Taking Reference Photos
Rodney and Milton had a pre-dinner scuffle over precedence. Rodney whacked his forehead, scraped the skin, and left a tuft of hair on the post. The barn opening is one of two and over 10 feet wide. This was a matter of poor planning on Rodney’s part. He’s fine. Hair loss, swelling, and much pitifulness,Continue reading “Taking Reference Photos”
Delay of Game
Tree down on the fenceline. Therefore, fencing instead of blogging. Show report tomorrow. Fence report the day after. Meanwhile, a Christmas stall decoration from the show.
Iceland Imports, Guest Flyer
When Linda came back from Iceland [Riding in Reykjavik], she brought me a fistful of glossy flyers replete with beautiful scenery and gallant horses. (Not ponies. Despite their size, Icelandic horses are never ponies). This is the one that caught my eye. What can I say, I am a sucker for discovering a whole categoryContinue reading “Iceland Imports, Guest Flyer”
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.”
Conference Report. Not. Short Version.
Y’all Connect last Friday. Didn’t go. Rodney staged two minor but dramatic crises Friday morning. He’s fine. I’m annoyed. More anon, when I am less cranky with the universe.
Variables
Why are we certain that feed [Comparison] was the reason Milton was NQR [Cups!]? The improvement could have come from many avenues: different hay, warmer weather, a change in routine of which we aren’t even aware. So why are we so sure? Because we screwed up. I mean, beyond the baseline error of misfeeding theContinue reading “Variables”
Virtual Brush Box 