Anna Blake My candle burns at both ends’ It will not last the night; But, ah, my foes, and oh, my friends- It gives a lovely light! –Edna St. Vincent Millay. Walter, resident light source at Infinity Farm. No one does it any better. Always the same mood, always the same wattage, always the same goal. And … Read more
I came in from the barn yesterday with a Thanksgiving hangover. I confess I’m a glutton. I totally over-indulged in the hairy abundance of the day. We have company here for the holiday. They are in our extended herd. We use that term pretty freely around here. If you have fur, or have ever liked … Read more
How can winter be unexpected? There was an especially early snow last month. We usually have one, but it’s a false alarm, and then autumn will dawdle along for weeks of perfect riding weather. This autumn did not linger, but departed with barely a pause. I can’t find the rhythm; each month seems out of … Read more
I have a Grandfather Horse. People say he looks good, all things considered. I notice the standard for looking good drops a little more every year, just like his back. The same is probably true for me… He has his very own veal pen at night; a private place he can enjoy his special mush, … Read more
Layers of speed, beauty, and heart. Anna Blake, Infinity Farm. WordPress Photo Challenge is a weekly prompt to share a photo- I enjoy twisting these macro prompts to share our micro life here on the Colorado prairie. My photos are taken with my phone. No psych, definitely not high-tech.
It’s time to shut up and ride.
Fall Habits: Repair horse blankets: check. Install tank heaters : check. Winterize the Briard: check. Bad attitude about short days: check. Anna Blake, Infinity Farm. WordPress Photo Challenge is a weekly prompt to share a photo- I enjoy twisting these macro prompts to share our micro life here on the Colorado prairie. My photos are … Read more
A gentle reminder: If you are not interested in having a conversation that might reflect your horse’s intelligence and personality, and your own, perhaps you might prefer to ride something with an ignition.
Eary: The farm version. (And just the way we like him.) Anna Blake, Infinity Farm. WordPress Photo Challenge is a weekly prompt to share a photo- I enjoy twisting these macro prompts to share our micro life here on the Colorado prairie. My photos are taken with my phone. No psych, definitely not high-tech.
My income afforded me nice riding breeches and boots, lessons and clinics. There were no chores to do, it was the muck less and ride more reality. That same income did not afford me even a marginal horse property of my own.