Anna Blake Live a day in my life, walk a mile in my shoes, before you judge me. Well, judge sounds harsh, understand is a better word. But here is my day: Curiosity, communication and some manure. It’s a fair trade. Anna Blake, Infinity Farm. WordPress Photo Challenge is a weekly prompt to share a photo- I … Read more
I’m lucky to have a herd of horses under my care. Some people call it horse poor, but I feel rich. I’m lucky to be able to keep them as a family/herd, three of them literally related, in a large pen where they can interact freely. My herd is all ages and sexes, with a … Read more
“There is nothing like a dream to create the future.” Victor Hugo. Future tense: You sit here. 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 … Read more
Ah, Spring! When a young girl’s thoughts turn to… horses. Just like old girl’s thoughts, and just like every other day of the year. Horse-crazy girls are a consistent bunch. Most of my clients are adults, but now and then, I get a young rider and I love it. It’s nice to be reminded. This … Read more
I confess that I do not understand taking pictures of food. Nothing against it, I just don’t get it. Unless of course, there has been some level of disrespect shown to a certain donkey, Edgar Rice Burro. He says, “Not only did Holiday march over, arrogant as you please, and eat my lunch! Then he … Read more
I had a philosophy teacher who believed that vulnerability was our greatest strength. I debated her; my shell was pretty thick back then and I had a lot to defend. When I was worn out from being tough and arrogant, I gave in. I knew she was right or I wouldn’t have been so afraid … Read more
The sunrise lives at the end of my driveway. To the west, past the Infinity Pond and Pikes Peak, the sun sets. Pretty great neighborhood we all share, isn’t it? 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 … Read more
Talk is cheap in the horse world, like most places. We talk about what our horses mean to us and the goals we have. Goals can be ambitious or humble but we all have a direction we are heading, even if the goal is deceptively simple- just being happy in the saddle. That part is … Read more
It’s hard to get lost in the detail on the flat, windy, treeless prairie, the detail here is minimal. But you can lose a gray horse in the fog. Then you hear their hooves pounding, closer and closer. There might be less to see, but so much horse-power to feel. Anna Blake, Infinity Farm. WordPress … Read more
The last storm drove on all night long, bouncing and rattling every loose end. Once it was finally still and we could all stop bracing, the horses laid down to rest and I peeled my shoulders away from my ears.