Mentioning Unmentionables.

I’m going to be blunt about sports bras- not trying to offend anyone, (or exclude either of my male readers.) If you work with horses, or dogs for that matter, you should probably be wearing one. The good news is that they have improved! Note: No one wants to model, or even see a sports … Read more

Weekly Photo Challenge: Dreaming

Dreaming of warm sun on a perfect herd. Dreaming of reality. Anna, 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.

The Dressage/Massage Warm-up.

What if an arena ride had the effect of a massage for a horse? Wouldn’t the rider feel great too? That was last week’s post and this week, I’ll share a recipe for that good ride. Phase 1: Walk on the buckle 10-15 minutes, no contact, allowing the horse to look around and warm up … Read more

Weekly Photo Challenge: Movement

Movement. Soaring on hooves Across the prairie Landing in your chest. Anna, 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.

Dressage: It Rhymes with Massage.

 Horses have been a key part of our culture ever since they civilized us centuries ago- in everything from transportation to agriculture to art. Why do horses do it? Why do they volunteer to be with us? What is in it for them? This is what I know about horses: They live in the moment, … Read more

Weekly Photo Challenge: Fleeting Moment

The llamas are having a fleeting moment. Edgar Rice Burro is day dreaming about being a fleeting llama. Life is good on the Farm. Anna, 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 … Read more

Weekly Photo Challenge: Create

We are so cool that our obstacles have obstacles! The Dude Rancher has been creating special obstacles for Horse Agility, just in time for the Ruby Ranch Horse Rescue Benefit. Anna, Infinity Farm. WordPress Photo Challenge is a weekly prompt to share a photo- I enjoy twisting these macro prompts to share our micro life … Read more

Horse Trading and Online Dating.

My grandfather Percy Blake was a horse trader. They say he had a good eye, but I could never quite discern if he was honest or not. Folks respected him, but he maybe had more income than scruples. Being a horse trader wasn’t a black and white thing at that point in history, and it … Read more