The day got off to a pleasant start, in the usual way. This afternoon, I had the opportunity to watch Dennis Cappel work with Betsy’s horse, Lindy, on loading into a trailer. It was incredible to watch a master at work. My first mentor was a cowboy, Rich Shelton, and long ago I watched in […]
A Cowboy Lesson – August 25, 2020 Read More »
A real treat today, despite the pandemic, my friend, Anne McCarthy Nelson has taken a road trip back to St. Louis from her home in Virginia and we met up for a walk at Queeny Park. It was a joy to be with someone I have known since we were six years old, catching up
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As I set off to ride this morning, it felt like I had a thorn in my knee. I dropped my breeches and discovered I had been bitten by an arrowhead spider (not at all toxic) that was inadvertently in my pants! Ack! I’m glad it wasn’t a brown recluse! On the pasture fence, I
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Today, we said goodbye to Pat Istwan, on what would have been her 76th birthday. Harry and I were honored to be included in the gathering. As Jenny, Pat’s sister said, “Only Pat could have such a turnout during a pandemic.” She was laid to rest at Bellefontaine Cemetery, a beautiful place. Pat had a
Godspeed, Pat – Saturday, August 22, 2020 Read More »
Here is a morning pasture picture in which the beautifully fixed fence is visible in the background. Jane and I had a good, long wander on horseback this morning, followed by a brief flatwork session on our Irish chestnuts. No pictures. Harry ventured out to recycle and to grocery shop, while I did some minimal
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