Horses – Page 374 – Virtual Brush Box

When I Was a Colt I Served a Term

Apologies to The Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Porter, K. C. B. I am the monarch of the field, The ruler of the barn’s possee, Whose praise all horsedom loudly chants. When on sunny days I stroll, My bosom swells with pride, And I swish my tail hairs at the fillies’s taunts; But when the breezesContinue reading “When I Was a Colt I Served a Term”

Art Appreciation

Oil on repurposed wood, ~3 1/2 x 5 1/2, reproduced slightly larger. Artist’s Commentary: “I did a larger version as a gift for my oldest daughter (16 yrs old) – she was my inspiration – to me her beauty is that of a stallion – high spirited, powerful and full of life and color! it’sContinue reading “Art Appreciation”

Random Acts

A while back, a horsewoman of my acquaintance was recounting a barn fire she had suffered several years previously. It was as terrible as you can imagine and worse. Take that as a given. The part that touched me was the aftermath. The outpouring – cliche but there is no better word – of messagesContinue reading “Random Acts”

Guest Post: Horses in My Life

The advantage to writing about horses is that everyone can connect with the subject. Although no longer central to humanity for transport or farm power, horses are still part of our world. Almost everyone has been on a horse at least once. Everyone has a story about seeing or visiting with a horse. A friendContinue reading “Guest Post: Horses in My Life”

My First Show, Sorta

In my first class, the verdict was that I was too “busy”. It’s anybody’s guess what I was busy doing. As soon as I passed through in-gate, I forgot all the saddleseat show rules. For example, saddlebreds are trained to zoom down the straightaway. This is where they show their stuff. So, if the judgeContinue reading “My First Show, Sorta”

Horse Rehab

Last month, I was sick for a few days. Nothing special, a local bug. However, it took me upwards of a week to shake off the effects. I wasn’t sick, just a little tired, a little off my game. Which made me wonder about our horses. Do we give them enough time to recover? Let’sContinue reading “Horse Rehab”

Horse Sale Advertising: A Buyer’s Guide

Ad Copy translation … a stunning, nearly black … Because fulfilling your Black Beauty/Black Stallion fantasy is such a smart way to buy a horse. … _ year old Throughbred… Youthful wingnut. … stands about 16 hands. Maybe 15.3 hands, most of which is wither. … best suited for an experienced rider. Hang on. …Continue reading “Horse Sale Advertising: A Buyer’s Guide”