An epiphany is a moment of cosmic harmony. The sudden realization that you are at one with the universe. A reverse epiphany is when you finally admit that the elephant is not only in the room but that tapping sound is the trunk whacking you repeatedly and vigorously. It is the death of denial. IContinue reading “Reverse Epiphany”
Category Archives: Horse Shows
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No progress to report and I have enjoined myself from whining [Interruption]. The upshot of which is that I have been rendered speechless. Temporarily. Instead, allow me to share a picture from back in the day. IHSA show, early ’80s, riding Chief. Yes, I’m jumping with a huntcap rather than a helmet. Yes, I wasContinue reading “…”
Mood Swings
DOWN Rodney loves his stall. It reminds him of his former days as a high-class horse. He gets stalled when Matilda grazes. Usually he trots in. A few days ago, he wouldn’t go. When he finally went, he stood in the corner staring over the horizon waiting for the onrushing hordes. He was completely wired.Continue reading “Mood Swings”
Lesson Ho!
Saddleseat lesson set for today at 11:00 cst. We had to reschedule [Hiatus]. In my excitement, I forgot that lunch is served at 2. Miss M will not be denied. This will be my second saddleseat lesson. I had one years ago in another state. Perhaps Previous Horse was laid up. Perhaps I had aContinue reading “Lesson Ho!”
Crosstraining
I aim to swim three days a week as my out-of-saddle exercise [Spring Fitness]. However, a forecast of 71o for this evening is making me reluctant to dip my toes – much less the rest of me – into the outdoor pool. I know it will not be heated sufficiently. Nothing short of the whirlpoolContinue reading “Crosstraining”
September Whine
I’ve shown you lots of pretty pictures lately and haven’t angsted at you for a while. Time to remedy that. While I was out of town, Hubby took Rodney for a spin on the lunge line. He – the horse, not the hubby – farted and fussed as you would expect from a horse usedContinue reading “September Whine”
A Sorry Sight
Deep sigh.
Virtual Brush Box 