Horses – Page 144 – Virtual Brush Box

When the Stirrup Swings

Tackbox Tales, Adventures in Saddle Seat Still no saddle seat. Reminiscing instead. ~~~ It was 2014. I was riding in my second National Academy finals. I had moved up to walk-trot-canter, which wasn’t as much of a big deal for me as it is for the average Academy student, I suspect. I don’t remember whichContinue reading “When the Stirrup Swings”

So It Begins, Show Photos, Dressage at Full Circle Horse Park, Summer 2018

Jeremy Villar Photography Dressage, CT, 3-Phase Full Circle Horse Park Pell City AL August 25, 2018 [Show Report, Maintaining Our Firm Grip On Last Place And That’s Okay] 2015 USDF Intro A Our first centerline. I know it’s looks as if I am pulling his mouth open. I’m not, see below. I have many sins,Continue reading “So It Begins, Show Photos, Dressage at Full Circle Horse Park, Summer 2018”

Braid Shade

Home Team Under Milton’s mane, the coat is solid gray. As if the spots are a result of sun. Any coat color experts out there? ~~~ Yes, I braided for a small schooling show [Show Report]. It occupied my time while we waited. Turns out Milton needs practice in standing still to be braidedContinue reading “Braid Shade”

N is for National Velvet

Graphic Design: AlphaBooks National Velvet by Enid Bagnold 1935 Morrow 1949 Bought from Robin Bledsoe Inkscape lines & cutouts Gimp colors & finish work Confession One. I chose the design because it was interesting challenge. It has nothing to do with the plot or the period of the book. Jessica Hische I am not,Continue reading “N is for National Velvet”

Horse Show Hack – Ice

Horsekeeping The best way to keep drinks cold is good old-fashioned solid water. We used to put our drinks in the refrigerator the night before and then use rechargeable freezer packs. This meant being organized enough to remember the drinks the night before and having enough room in the fridge. More importantly, this keptContinue reading “Horse Show Hack – Ice”

One Step Forward, Two Steps Sideways

Home Team I finally, finally convinced Rodney to walk quietly around his own pasture. The result is … frustrating. On the plus side, Rodney is relaxed. He carries his head down & out. He moseys along. The reins lie on his neck. I have one hand on the buckle. If needed, I pick upContinue reading “One Step Forward, Two Steps Sideways”

Dressage Versus Saddle Seat, The Night Before

Home Team vs. Adventures in Saddle Seat The night before the show last weekend [Report], I was much less nervous. I was glad to be headed into a dressage ring. Well, there’s a sentence I never thought I’d utter. Dressage ain’t never been my fave, but it’s closer to what I understand than saddleContinue reading “Dressage Versus Saddle Seat, The Night Before”