Horses – Page 245 – Virtual Brush Box

Hipico Del Mar, Guest Photos

Hipico Del Mar From a reader vacationing in Mexico, We were on our way down a dusty, unpacked dirt road to see the crocodiles, who are now fenced in to protect the tourists. And voila! You just never know. ~~~ More Foreign Barn: El Palomino Ranch, Guest Photo

Weekend Reports: The Physiology of Nerves

On the way to Saturday’s show [Report], my medical advisor dosed me with 200mg of caffeine, the equivalent of more than five 12-ounce Cokes (35mg each). Those who know me IRL are saying, “Why? For the love of all that is holy, WHY?!” I can be … perky. I am not an obvious candidate forContinue reading “Weekend Reports: The Physiology of Nerves”

Weekend Reports: The Psychology of Nerves

Much less nervous, particularly at the show on Saturday [Report]. Oh, I still have butterflies. However, I have gone back to a sustainable population of the native species: gray bodies with long silver antennae and wings of Inner Princess pink. On one wing is written “Nerves”; on the other, “Excitement.” I let the invasive speciesContinue reading “Weekend Reports: The Psychology of Nerves”

Weekend Reports: Show

Saddle Seat Wednesday Winter Tournament 2015/2016 #3Hosted by Winsalot StablesArab City ParkSaturday, February 27, 2016 Riding Results4/10. 4/9. 5/6. Pastel ribbons in large (for us) classes. Not unpleased. Sam did not like the mud, ring, phase of the moon. Riding LessonsAfter you use an aid, put it away.Comment from ringside: Ease up on your reins.Me:Continue reading “Weekend Reports: Show”

Weekend Reports: Horsemanship Challenge

ASHAA Horsemanship Challenge Heathermoor Farm Leeds, AL February 28, 2016 SHORT VERSION Did what I set out to do [Motivation]. Rode two horses. Established a baseline for next year. LONG VERSION First Round: Annie I managed to throughly annoy a very nice beginner horse. Annie has a thing about whips. One does not carry aContinue reading “Weekend Reports: Horsemanship Challenge”

10 Little Things About Having Horses At Home

Inspired by Peace & Carrots – Blog Hop: The Little Things From the $900 Facebook pony – Blog Hop: The Little Things The sound of horses chewing. The smell of hay. The sight of enough hay. The feel of soft noses. Feeding in pajamas. Being received with so much joy. Breakfast! Dinner! You look hungry.Continue reading “10 Little Things About Having Horses At Home”

Letter Art: Motivation

Think bold thoughts for me today. I have signed up for the Horsemanship Challenge. Gulp. I will be asked to ride two unknown Saddlebreds, three if I make the finals. I did this for Walk-Trot in 2013 [Regular Programming]. I have vehemently avoided the WTC version over the past two years. Why now? Well, IContinue reading “Letter Art: Motivation”