Sunday Stills ~ Textures

If you are not careful when you grab a metal curry, you will be reminded of it's texture.

The native tree's in my yard have a lot of texture

nerves of steel ~ london style

Crank up your sound and enjoy this video. Watch 'til the end, you will be amazed. I was.

consistency

I need it. Without consistency, self doubt rears it's ugly head. Doesn't matter if it's on the ground, or in the saddle, "it" creeps up at the silliest of times. It's amazing to me how consistency affects my confidence.

The World English Dictionary defines consistency as:

• the state or quality of holding or sticking together and retaining shape
• conformity with previous attitudes, behaviour, practice,
• an agreement or accordance with facts, form, or characteristics previously shown or stated
• an agreement or harmony between parts of something complex; compatibility
• degree of viscosity or firmness

And so, where consistency applies to horses it also applies to humans - or at least this one. When I don't get enough of it, I am not confident. 

I am blessed to be surrounded by naturals, but it's tough on us needy horse lovers. They don't get the consistency thing. At least not at the level I benefit from. Yes, I know it's not about quantity and more about quality - but when the quantity is zero, so is the quality.

It has helped to have Koda & Nemo living at home this winter. I've been doing a lot more chores then last year. Simple daily interactions make a difference. After several looong months of no riding, I was pleased how our boys handled a busy arena with fresh lunging horses. I on the other hand could have done better, towards the end of our ride I let "it" creep up. It's already been a few weeks, but I'll try harder next time. Spring is slowly getting closer and I'm looking forward to being back in the saddle again, with something that resembles consistency.

Sunday Stills ~ From the Heart

For this week's From the Heart challenge, I shot photos of my brother-in-law's 10 week old puppy Norman. He came from a Saint Bernard rescue.

Sunday Stills ~ Liquids

We usually don't get to enjoy our waterfall during the winter, but this year it's been mild. Here are some liquid shots taken in my yard this morning, including an altered one. Not a big fan of "overdone" shots, but I couldn't resist the artistic hot liquid.

Top of the Falls

Lava

Looking Down

Closer view, looking down

Enjoy other Sunday Stills ~ Liquids

snow much fun

Harmony, having a blast

Cierra, on the run

Cierra breakin' out the moves
(L-R Nemo, Cierra and Harmony)

C'mon, let's play!
(L-R, Resident Pony, Koda and Cierra)

Uh oh - where did he come from!
(L-R Nemo, Cierra and Koda)

Snow was flying everywhere
They were rolling, jumping, kicking, spinning - and plain ol' having fun!
(L-R Nemo, Harmony and Koda)

Harmony taking a break
(Nemo making another round)

Cierra

Koda