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My sister and I would draw cartoons in the bulletin.

First shingles shot: ended up in the E.R. after spiking a fever, passing out, and convulsions. They warned me to never get the second shot.

I love it.

Every little thing: how to tighten a cinch, how to pick up a hoof, the proper breast collar, how to back up, how to turn, how to correct shenanigans, how to emergency stop, how to sit, how to use spurs, how to collect, it's like another planet.

HG Tuesday: Sherry had me on Rue the mustang for a gorgeous trail ride, it was perfect weather. Some bicycles spooked the horses but we handled it. Rue tried to eat weeds but I handled that. I miss posting the trot, and we got to do that too. Still unlearning everything I was taught before. #horses

I remember reading that when it came out. Refreshingly different.

Baby is 27 and so the fastest we went was a sitting trot. She was SO EASY to ride, I just focused on seat and leg like Sherry would want. Don't lean back. Don't clench your thighs. Don't wobble. Hands in front of the saddle. Easy rein, no pulling. Three "buttons" for spur cues. Gentle.

Horsegirl Sunday: After farm chores at Therapy Stables, I had my riding lesson at the big arena. Different ranch. Linda recognized me from Therapy Stables, it turns out she volunteers there on Thursdays! Small world. I got to ride buckskin Baby, who is old & sweet and we did not go fast. #horses

My mornings there are on quiet days so I miss seeing the riding therapy. So much activity and so many volunteers! The horses all get out and used. Unfortunately the weather is stuck on Furnace Mode, so after 2.5 hours I left.

Horsegirl Saturday: Instead of riding today, I did more training at Therapy Stables before my usual farm chores. It was basic stuff like leading & grooming that I already knew, but this place is particular because of liability, so most of it was safety oriented. Love watching the lessons. #horses.

O wow that brings me back...

thank you

No I drew this picture at Border's Books while looking at car reference. But I do miss those room parties!

Way back in the days of Yerf. Me, XianJaguar, and a couple guys we knew in a VW bug. This would have been 2000. #furryart

Thanks man :)

I think Joe helped with some backgrounds. JW did not draw anything, I just used one or two of his characters.

Macro photo of a brown stink bug in face view on a leaf, guarding a tightly-clustered bunch of eggs that are shaped and colored exactly like a full tray of dark beer with foam on top.

Finally, the bug is back with a round of the Guinness.

Where was this?

I really like the direction of this.

Horsegirl Wednesday: I cleaned every stall at Therapy Stables and was glad to be back at it. My head cold is now just phlegm and clearing my throat all day, but I can breathe at night finally. The snow on the mountains is melting, alas. Another hot week. #horses

Part of the reason I tense up is Sherry intimidates me with her knowledge and calls me out. The other reason is that I am used to trotting around a big arena to warm up and remember body mechanics. So it's not like I suck...well...not completely. Bit if I could ride everyday I would be SO relaxed.

Trained for two yeas by Brina the barrel racer, I need to relax more and use less leg. Less rein. Less torso action. The theme for today was Stop Tensing Up and went stirrup free I got way better. Stick is used to different cues and mouth sounds, I confuse him. Riding should not exhaust you. Woah.

HG Tuesday: Rode Stick again, once more humbled by this chestnut gelding. I have to unlearn so many bad habits cooked into me from other instructors- how to back up, how to rein, how to kick, even how I tense up my legs. We weaved the poles & opened the gate and all that but I look sloppy. #horses.

Hot sunny day, and I wore my hair down for my DMV photo. #horses #art

It was 12 days since my last riding lesson and I was sick for much of it, so my muscles need work. I may book extra time.

Horsegirl Sunday: Crowded arena after the rains, but I did all my paces & got my confidence back riding Buck. I even helped out at Therapy Stables filling the water buckets, but I wish I could've done more. The city's annual marathon locked up my neighborhood from 4-9 am & I could not leave. #horses

This is perfect.

For me it's Google image searches for photos of animals. So much AI and it's ruining reality, so I turned back to photo books.

I used to think flying mounts were a great idea, but after riding horses for a couple years it sounds terrible and everyone would fall off.

Now that is just nice all around :)