Anna Blake The horizon separates the earth from the sky, and in some ways, the physical world from the dream world. The two nestle closely here, and the closer the dream rests by the reality, the more you know you are home. Sunset over Infinity Pond, with a toenail moon and a narrow view of Pikes Peak, … Read more
You’d think that the first snow/death-to-flies celebration would cheer me up. But no, days are shorter now and I’m haunted by summers end. Come to think of it, there isn’t much autumn left either. It’s the fall-back time change next week, that will mean night riding in the afternoon. The water tanks have dead leaves … Read more
Infinity Farm is a pretty colorful place, a vibrant palette of sky and landscape, with bold, iridescent personalities in our herd of many species. I still think our overall hue is gray, somewhere between black and white on the continuum. Gray is the color of fog and deception, or in our case, this in-between hue … Read more
One look at me should tell you that I am totally fabulous, said no woman ever.
There is a space inside of a horse that has no borders, no ceiling, no base. It’s an infinite space and this is the way in. Lay down your ego, let your edges grow soft. Still your brain and breathe with your heart. Now, come on in and let the real ride begin. Anna Blake, … Read more
It was innocent. They were looking for companionship, that’s all. Each had suffered a loss and they were drifting a bit, hoping to find a friend. Nobody said anything about falling in love. Sumo came to Infinity Farm as a kid with his twin Elvis, 12 years ago. They were always carefree and ornery goats, … Read more
Good Morning. Top of the day to you! Morning is my favorite time of day. It’s a chance to say thanks and start over, at the same time. I nicker back, throw some hay, and marvel at my amazing good fortune. Good morning to the art and miracle of life! Anna Blake, Infinity Farm. WordPress … Read more
“To practice equestrian art is to establish a conversation on a higher level with the horse, a dialogue of courtesy and finesse”. Nuno Oliveira.
Saturated. Drenched. Soaked. And feeling fine about it. The summer started with fire and evacuations, and ended with a month of monsoon. Some of us humans feel a bit run around by the weather this summer. Horses like to run around in the weather. Fundamental difference. Anna Blake, Infinity Farm. WordPress Photo Challenge is a … Read more
We all have those rides where the simplest thing, the thing we do all the time, becomes impossible. The horse is resisting the aid, he just won’t do it. Now what? What do you do when nothing works? First, get really mad. Swearing is preferred, and then find a stronger bit. It can be hard … Read more