Hand-grazing a horse is almost hypnotic. We stare blankly at the moving parts and listen to the sound of grass destruction. We look, but how much do we see? Having done this a lot lately, we have come to a few conclusions. Others more than I. 1) Constancy. Horse shovel the next bite in theContinue reading “Grazing”
Category Archives: Horses
Debriefing
Apologies for the cryptic post yesterday [CAST!]. On Saturday morning, Hubby was greeted by Mathilda flat out on her side. He’d heard her kicking at the stall, so he knew she was awake. She has rolled over and gotten herself stuck. In hindsight, it only took a few minutes and some maneuvering to get herContinue reading “Debriefing”
CAST!
C.A.S.T. – Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking CAST 2012 – Science teachers gather in Corpus Christi TX in November to “Get Your Geek On”. C.A.S.T. – Couples Association of Sports Tournaments: Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. Henry Ford or Cast. As in horse stuck in stall.Continue reading “CAST!”
What Price Authenticity?
In honor of International Helmet Awareness Day. The man in the photo is a historical reenactor from Colonial Williamsburg. His costume and tack are authentic down to his stirrups. Should he ruin the 18thC look by plonking a safety helmet on his head? I want to say yes. I really, really, do. I stand onContinue reading “What Price Authenticity?”
Foto Friday: Horses of Colonial Williamsburg
Better photographers all over the Internet have taken scenic shots of the Colonial Williamsburg horses in action. My tour is of the things only horse folks could care about: Thank you to the Colonial Williamsburg Coach & Livestock staff for entertaining a horde of thirsty journalists & to Alltech and the American Quarter Horse FoundationContinue reading “Foto Friday: Horses of Colonial Williamsburg”
Surprise Attack
Mathilda (horse) has taken an aversion to Lady (dog). Before, she had left the dog hassling to Previous Horse, who had a zero-tolerance dog policy. Now, Mathilda has taken up PH’s mission of keeping the field clear of dogs. Therefore, while Mathilda has been unsteady in her back end, Lady has been confined to herContinue reading “Surprise Attack”
Somebody Else’s Problem. Worthy Cause II
The Equine Land Conservation Resource won the 2012 American Horse Publications‘s Equine Industry Vision Award, presented last weekend at a breakfast hosted by Pfizer Animal Health [more payback]. Equine Land Conservation Resource “is an educational and networking resource for horsemen and communities. Since all land is saved locally, we provide the information horsemen need toContinue reading “Somebody Else’s Problem. Worthy Cause II”
Virtual Brush Box 