A Good Horse Has No Color: Searching Iceland for the Perfect Horse Nancy Marie Brown Stackpole 2001 Previous Icelandic Horse Posts [Riding in Reykjavik, a Guest Post] [Iceland Imports, Guest Flyer] B Authors on Rodney’s Saga Broadhurst [Have You Met the $700 Pony? A Guest Plug] & [$700 Giveaway] Benson [Guest Blogger: Linda Benson, writerContinue reading “Letter Art, AlphaBooks: B is for Brown”
Category Archives: Horses
Exciting Announcement
Driving Thursday Introducing the new competition team for 2017. Coach Kate has very kindly asked if Greg would be interested in showing the lovely & talented Bliss at driving events this year. Yes, please. Since it’s the horse world, many things could go wrong, from soundness problems to personality conflicts. If all goes the wayContinue reading “Exciting Announcement”
Saddle Seat Versus Dressage, In A Nutshell
Saddle Seat Wednesday Recently, I was asked how I would explain the difference between saddle seat and dressage to a dressage rider. Never ask me these things in person. I talk way too much. I finally came home, sat down, and consolidated my thoughts. Both disciplines want the horse elevated through the shoulder & pushingContinue reading “Saddle Seat Versus Dressage, In A Nutshell”
Counterbalance
Milton is not Rodney. I forget this. When I’m grooming Milton, I will slooowly reach toward his head with a brush. He stands there. Then I remember Milton is not head-shy; I can brush his head like any other part of his body. I take Milton for a walk. He utterly fails to get uptight.Continue reading “Counterbalance”
Rodney’s Hillwork
Remember back when walking up a hill caused Rodney to suffer an explosive anxiety attack? [Aftermath of an Explosion] This is Rodney on the same hill last week, a mere five years later. On the way up, he stopped repeatedly. Not from concern, rather from the fact that his hooves were glued to the ground.Continue reading “Rodney’s Hillwork”
Foto Friday: Horses of Brickfair 2017
Top & center: MOCs (my own creations) by others. Not much equine this year. Subjects wax and wane. This year, less castle, rural, horse-appropriate; more military & Star Wars. Bottom: Models added to my herd. Shopping at brick-specialist vendors is an important part of BrickFair. Previous Posts Foto Friday: Horses of BrickFair (2016) Horses atContinue reading “Foto Friday: Horses of Brickfair 2017”
Adult Supervision
Driving Thursday Recently, Greg & I were asked to help with a driving activity. It made me realize how padded our driving resume is. On one hand, we both drive in two disciplines. I have competed for several years in one, and have practiced in the other. Greg has competed in both. The photographic evidenceContinue reading “Adult Supervision”
Virtual Brush Box 