For future reference. Every character flaw has a corresponding virtue. I am forthright. You are inconsiderate. He is rude. I am helpful. You are pushy. He has boundary issues. I am easy-going. You are unmotivated. He is lazy. Rodney is sensitive. Those of us who have to deal with his reactions might say over-sensitive. AtContinue reading “Looking for Rodney’s Silver Lining”
Category Archives: Horses
Art Friday: Portrait of Rodney
Artwork by Alyssa of Four Mares. No Money. When an unexpected vet bill zeroed out her horse show money, Well That is One Way to Start the Year, she offered to paint horse and pet portraits to build her fund back up. From an handful of links, she totally captured Rodney’s look. I suspectContinue reading “Art Friday: Portrait of Rodney”
Graduating From Sam
Saddle Seat Wednesday Sam has made it clear that the time has come for me to seek fresh fields and pastures new, or at least a different lesson horse [Looking Forward SSF]. In December, I sent Coach Courtney the following email: I need to move past the Sam safety net. Therefore, my motto for theContinue reading “Graduating From Sam”
Milton Gets Hitched
In which we declare … victory? Milton did so well with the walk-alongs [Milton Gets Shafted] that we decided to hitch him to the practice cart. Yes, we could have done more successive approximations, but the time felt right. As with backing a horse, you can lean on the horse all you want. At someContinue reading “Milton Gets Hitched”
Rodney Suffers A Post-Lesson Relapse
I expected this. I got this. I’m not delusional. I knew I couldn’t waltz back into the ring and pick up where the lesson left off [Dressage]. However, I had expected status quo ante. Not so much. Rodney has always had a strong ratchet response. Whenever he climbs a hill/works in the ring/jumps inContinue reading “Rodney Suffers A Post-Lesson Relapse”
Letter Art, AlphaBooks: F is for Francis
48 books by Dick Francis 10 Lb. Penalty Banker Blood Sport Bolt Bonecrack Break In Comeback Come to Grief Crossfire Dead Cert Dead Heat Decider Driving Force The Danger Enquiry Even Money The Edge Field of Thirteen Flying Finish Forfeit For Kicks High Stakes Hot Money In the Frame Jockey’s Life Knockdown Longshot Nerve OddsContinue reading “Letter Art, AlphaBooks: F is for Francis”
USDF Interview: Nicho Meredith, Announcer
“Behind The Scenes: Nicho Meredith, Announcer” USDF Connection March 2017 United States Dressage Federation A short interview with a horse show announcer. ©2017 United States Dressage Federation. Used by permission. Reproduction prohibited without prior written permission of the publisher. Previous Posts [Behind The Scenes] Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott
Virtual Brush Box 