Field Day

Today the PA Draft Horse and Mule Association held their field day at Landis Valley Museum.

I had so much fun watching all those big, strong animals plow the fields. 

Draft Horses @ the Farm Show

For more photos please go to my Flickr Page.

A lovely horse is always an experience... It is an emotional experience of the kind that is spoiled by words. ~Beryl Markham

Oodles of Percherons

A gaggle of geese, a murder of crows, an oodle of Percherons. Well, maybe I just made the last one up!
We made it to the PA Farm Show today and it was insanely crowded. I am not much of a people person and it is so hard to get around with a 3 year old in tow. Top that with a husband that is not as enamored with farm animals as I am and you get a whirlwind tour of the show. Today I'll post some of the photos I took of the draft horses as they were about to enter the arena for the unicorn hitch class (2 in back, 1 in front). Couldn't really take any photos inside the arena, it's too dark and the horses are moving very fast. I'll post photos of some of the other critters tomorrow.
These horses are so gorgeous and I was surprised how geared up they were to go into the ring. One horse reared up and fell down on the pavement. You could almost feel the ground shake when they trotted past. My daughter loved the silver on the harness and the colorful ribbons in their manes and tails.
Let me know what photo is your favorite!

If you click on each photo you can see a larger view.

No Snow!

It was supposed to snow today. They were calling for 3-6 inches. I was all geared up to make something cool in the snow. I wanted to sculpt an Easter Island Moai. My daughter wanted me to make a snow witch. Well, maybe next time. Bummer!
So instead of making a real snow witch, I painted one. She's kinda ticked off at my weatherman. Can't you see the look of disappointment in her black coal eyes? Her snow cat's ticked off too.



Oh well, buck up little camper. Onto bigger and "funner" things tomorrow.
We're going to the PA Farm Show to check out the draft horse hitch competition. Can't wait! I like to mill around the parking lot when they're preparing the horses for the 6 horse hitch. Such awesome power and grace in those creatures. I'll try and take loads of pictures! Here's some from a 2 years ago...

New, new, new!

I have 3 new pieces listed on Ebay and a great new horse treasury on Etsy! Thought I would go back to basics with a few signs and just focus on the beauty of the horse without fussing around with a background. I think they turned out well.

Only a few more...

Well, I only have time for a few more signs before Christmas. Just finished this one today of a young Shire horse trotting through the snow.
I have another one started. It may turn into unicorn. Also have a winter witch sleigh design started on a box. Hope to get a lot finished tomorrow. Please check back!