This post is to chart any progress and to give me ideas when I draw a blank. Easy From doesn’t faze him to actively builds his confidence groundwork & trail obstacles weave poles 360o within a square of poles wading thru a kiddie pool cross a “bridge” standing on a platform (all in-hand) mission specificContinue reading “Rodney’s Exercises as of January 2015”
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Winter Solstice in the Pasture
December 21, 2014 Sunrise: 6:47 Sunset: 4:43 ~~~ Solstice surfing: Why do mornings still get darker after the winter solstice? Why does it continue to get colder after Dec. 21 in the Northern Hemisphere? Included because it’s interesting: Your Ancestors Didn’t Sleep Like You
Epiphany Recap
I’ve already talked about my riding revelations for 2014. A minor one in February: Saddlebred riders do not want obedient horses … No one wants a Saddlebred who asks, ‘What next? What next? What next?’ They want one who says, ‘Hot damn. Here we go.’ Obedience Epiphany A major one in October: Instructor decided onContinue reading “Epiphany Recap”
On the 12th Day of Christmas: Twelve Months of Horses
The 2014 version of the calendar is 11×17, spiral-bound on heavy paper with dark, crisp printing. I assume 2015 will be similarly well-produced. For information, see Kimry Jelen: Calendar Disclosure: I have no dog in this hunt. I have ordered my copy. I am getting no advertising fees. I just like the pretty pictures. (Artist’sContinue reading “On the 12th Day of Christmas: Twelve Months of Horses”
On the 11th Day of Christmas: Eleven Years a-Passin’
As with #8 [Resolutions], I had a more serious post that collapsed under its own weight. Instead, a thought for the future. In 11 years, Milton will be 18. I will be 63. Our combined age of 81 will still be nineteen years short of the requirement for the The Dressage Foundation’s Century Club. AsContinue reading “On the 11th Day of Christmas: Eleven Years a-Passin’”
On the 10th Day of Christmas: Ten Furry Noses
2013 On the Tenth Day of Christmas: 10 Furry Noses
On the 9th Day of Christmas: Nine Pounds a-Droppin’
Yesterday looked forward. Today looks back. How did I do with the 2014 resolutions? Weight “My third goal for the year* is to lose weight.” [9th] Victory! Taken off & stayed off. Show vest buttons with ease. [Progress: photos at end] No thanks to me. Credit goes to an obliging metabolism and an outstanding chef.Continue reading “On the 9th Day of Christmas: Nine Pounds a-Droppin’”
Virtual Brush Box 