I am not asking who you voted for. I’m not even asking if you voted. When I was old enough to start noticing the outside world, I asked my mother who she voted for. She wouldn’t tell me. One of the virtues of our system is that you never have to tell anyone for whomContinue reading “Political Poll”
Category Archives: Horses
On Your Mark. Get Set. Go.
Over the weekend, Stepping Stone Farm held a games night. Hubby and I went over to corral stray kids & horses. My last mounted games competition was at college during the riding team’s end-of-term party. Our coach made a point of saving the eggs for the egg-and-spoon race for weeks, making sure you really didContinue reading “On Your Mark. Get Set. Go.”
Driving Miss M
Although yesterday was my first driving lesson, it was not my first driving experience. Way back when, we had the idea of making Mathilda into a Combined Driving horse for Hubby. Since she was gravitationally challenged, jumping and eventing were out. Although, Hubby is quick to remind me that Mathilda did complete one Elementary horseContinue reading “Driving Miss M”
Control Issues
For my fourth lesson at Stepping Stone Farm, I had my first driving lesson. Control issues. I don’t have them. I don’t want anyone in charge of me. I don’t want to be in charge of anyone. This is why I am a freelance writer and not an air traffic controller. On horseback, I haveContinue reading “Control Issues”
Progress is Relative
Mathilda got an excellent review from the blacksmith. She held all four feet up to be trimmed, although it took two goes at the right hind. This is the foot that bears all her weight. I still had to help steady her for the right front but either she’s stronger or we are getting moreContinue reading “Progress is Relative”
Foto Friday: Horses in the Fabric Store
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Virtual Brush Box 