and the winner is . . .

One more shot from the Saratoga Racetrack.
Lots of horses got scratched from
the races held this wet day, but the "mudders"
weren't bothered a bit by the weather.
I was betting mostly on the jockeys, but put my
money on Downtown Mama for this one,
just because I liked her name.

[Linking back to Ruby Tuesday
and Our World Tuesday.]

some for me, some for you

. . . and it looks like the pigeons have learned that
this sweet horse knows how to share.
There's a group of people who are fighting to ban
horse-drawn carriages in the city—and
I can't say I disagree that this is no life for these
animals (especially in extreme weather).  
When I walk along  Central Park South, I have
to pet (and maybe get a nice nuzzle
from) some of these hardworking horses.

[Linking back to Ruby Tuesday and Our World Tuesday.]

Along the fence

There are fences . . .  and there are fences.  If you
walk along this one, you just might make a friend—
especially if you carry peppermints in your pocket.

[To see more fences, visit Tina's Picstory.]

Shadow Shot Sunday

This is where I go when I visit my
Virginia cousins. What you don't see 
here are the horses behind that fence and a
beautiful lake. What you do see: shadows!


[To see more Sunday shadows, go here.]

That's Our World

Normally, my world is the  concrete streets of
Manhattan—but today it's Virginia horse country.
Can you see that these beautiful horses
are growing their winter coats?


[To see more of our world, go here.]

Mellow Yellow Monday

Welcome to the Virginia Horse Center, where you'll 
find beautiful animals and elegant riders
(and folks with a sense of humor!).
[See more Mellow Yellow here.]

That's Our World

Normally, my world is the concrete streets of
Manhattan.  But today, it's Virginia horse country.
 Can you see that these beautiful horses are
growing their winter coats?

Photo Hunt — "alive"

This beautiful animal is a "retired" show horse.  
She's earned her retirement, and is living the good life in the 
Virginia countryside—and she's still very much alive!

[To see more things that are "alive," go here to tnchick's meme.]

Thursday Challenge: Soft

I was going through my photo archives

looking for shots of big fluffy clouds—then 

I remembered what it feels like

to touch a horse's muzzle. C'mon, you

know you want to reach right out 

and pet that velvety nose!

[You'll find more softness here.]

peek-a-boo

Last weekend, I went to see friends

who breed, raise, and show the most

beautiful horses—even their 

barn is gorgeous.

Happy Birthday to . . .

. . . 2009—and also to all thoroughbred horses,

whose birthday is Jan. 1 no matter when they were

born.  This is Rosie and her mom, who live on the

gorgeous horse farm next door to where I'm

staying—heaven for a former 10-year-old obsessed

with horses (who never totally got over it).