(You don’t have deja vu. I mis-scheduled this. It was posted & sent out by email yesterday. I moved the post to today, causing a duplication for anyone who comes by early & a re-emailing. Apologies.) Seen at the Degre Auction in Westfield, Vermont. http://www.degreauction.net A non-horse bonus Roaming Reader Photos Fall ColorsContinue reading “Antique Horse Toys, Guest Photo Post”
Category Archives: Horses
Armchair Athlete
They ride, on TV. I sit, in my chair. Winning, Medals in my dreams. Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott
Caesura
Good news: have work. Bad news: work takes time. Weekend posts scheduled. Catch you on the flip side. Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott
Butterfly Bit
Driving Thursday Milton’s new bit, a flexible mouth butterfly from Driving Essentials. We were concerned that the heavy shanks of a standard driving bit would swamp his delicate Thoroughbred face. He goes better in this than he did in his previous bit, a flexible mouth, loose ring snaffle. Weird, because the mouthpiece isContinue reading “Butterfly Bit”
Let the Madness Begin, Again
Saddle Seat Wednesday To the surprise of no one, I am taking another shot at Academy Nationals. My original thought was to play around in August, then get serious in September [Summer Plan]. However, an examination of the calendar revealed that the barn will be showing much of September and October. (Even a fewContinue reading “Let the Madness Begin, Again”
What Comes After 11?
In the past, I have claimed that Rodney has his knobs on 11 [Zeno, New Year]. I was wrong. He’s cranked those suckers way beyond that. His neck was sore. Either from 1) changing his mind about electrical therapy [Zap], 2) an underlying chronic condition, or 3) playing Bite Your Buddy with Milton. A boutContinue reading “What Comes After 11?”
Another Voice Chimes In
Not all of my inner voices are vicious [Inside My Head, Time Management]. One is courageous to the point of stupid. So there I was, watching a very good rider have a come-to-Jesus meeting with a fancy suit horse. Thought popped into my head: Inner Voice: I could ride that horse. Me: What?! You barelyContinue reading “Another Voice Chimes In”
Virtual Brush Box 