JM :>I've been getting Practical Horseman and reading Kip
JM :>Goldreyer's column right away, and then tossing it into the
JM :>pile to read 'later'.  Ditto Equus and the "True Tales" and
JM :>"Case Report" features.
Same here.  Equus, PH, Mike Plumbs, Na. Geog., New Yorker...they sit in a 
pile in the bathroom...it's the only place these days I seem to find time to 
read (g).  I also just sent in my thing for a trial sub to John Lyon's 
"Perfect Horse".  Heard about that one yet?  I'll be interested to see what 
it's like.
JM :>being defined as getting a new sewing machine, ordering
JM :>those patterns from 'Suitablity' that I've had my eye on,
JM :>and getting their book on making your own riding clothes
JM :>(which a couple of my sewing magazines have given a good
JM :>review of) which Breakthrough Books has in their catalog.
Ohhhhh!!  You could sew riding clothes?  Ever consider doing it for 
others...hint, hint?  I've always admired people who can sew.  It's something 
I tried but was lousy at.  I think it has something to do with my attention 
span (g).
JM :>Olympic Games.  Still, it was awesome watching people
JM :>tackle three and four-star courses.  Three-foot-eleven
JM :>solid fences!  Yow!
Yow is right!  I can't even imagine doing it.  These people have tohave 
nerves of steel.  I haven't been following the trials much.  I don't get ESPN 
and none of the local cable stations carry anything but rodeo and horse 
racing.
JM :>I've been following all your messages -- congrats on your
JM :>new horse!
JM :> She sounds super -- I hope everything works out and she
JM :>and Fiddle
JM :>get acquainted without too much fuss
JM :>
They seem to be getting along fine.  Shiloh is definitely the lead mare and 
Fid has learned not to get too close.  She'll squeel and raise a leg, but 
doesn't go after Fiddle.  Farrier coming tomorrow...think I'll have Shiloh's 
hind shoes pulled just to be safe.  I haven't seen Fiddle this calm and 
contented in a long time. This mare is obviously good for her.
Meg  
 
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