Weekly Photo Challenge: One.

One. Cat. (Named Squirrel, the Killer of Bugs.) Always an only-cat, in her own mind. Just like the other two only-cats that live here. Anna Blake, Infinity Farm. WordPress Photo Challenge is a weekly prompt to share a photo- I enjoy twisting these macro prompts to share our micro life here on the Colorado prairie. … Read more

Weekly Photo Challenge: Grand

Our GRANDfather horse holds a special position of respect in our herd. He has lead with kind fairness, and now we all want to return the favor, we all want to protect him. Cold weather is cruel to old bodies, and in the afternoon light, a young gelding stands watch while the sun warms his … Read more

Weekly Photo Challenge: Unexpected

How can winter be unexpected? There was an especially early snow last month. We usually have one, but it’s a false alarm, and then autumn will dawdle along for weeks of perfect riding weather. This autumn did not linger, but departed with barely a pause. I can’t find the rhythm; each month seems out of … Read more

Weekly Photo Challenge: Habit

Fall Habits: Repair horse blankets: check. Install tank heaters : check. Winterize the Briard: check. Bad attitude about short days: check. Anna Blake, Infinity Farm. WordPress Photo Challenge is a weekly prompt to share a photo- I enjoy twisting these macro prompts to share our micro life here on the Colorado prairie. My photos are … Read more

Weekly Photo Challenge: Good Morning!

Good Morning. Top of the day to you! Morning is my favorite time of day. It’s a chance to say thanks and start over, at the same time. I nicker back, throw some hay, and marvel at my amazing good fortune. Good morning to the art and miracle of life! Anna Blake, Infinity Farm. WordPress … Read more

Weekly Photo Challenge: From Lines to Patterns

It’s an Equine Line. They do it a lot. They sleep in lines, walk in lines, graze in lines. Here two horses walk with Edgar Rice Burro, an equine cousin, trying to look as much like him as they can. Same ears, same eyes. Edgar is a bit of an inspiration around here, not just … Read more

Weekly Photo Challenge: Sea

  We live in a land-locked state, and my personal photo challenge requirement is that the photos be taken here on the farm. Sea should be a challenge, but our pond flooded 4 times this month, rising above fences and banks. By prairie standards, doesn’t that make our pond a sea? Doesn’t that make Clara … Read more

Weekly Photo Challenge: Focus

A foggy day, a photo out of focus, and a gray cloud of a horse, cantering. The only thing focused is him, his eyes on my eyes, his ears hearing his name. Focus is the place that partnership lives. Anna Blake, Infinity Farm. WordPress Photo Challenge is a weekly prompt to share a photo- I … Read more

Weekly Photo Challenge: Carefree

Carefree. Living in the moment really does lighten the load. She was three weeks old here, and her feet barely reached the ground. Now, five years later, and she’s still the just the same, tail flagged and nose in the wind. Flaunt the Now! May we all spend some time today being a little more … Read more

Weekly Photo Challenge: One Shot, Two Ways

There are always two ways to see things. On one hand, horses can look like big, dull beasts of burden, not capable of much on the intellect side. Sometimes ‘horse’s ass’ is the insult of choice between humans. Look at them from a different perspective, and those asses are the high power end of a … Read more

Weekly Photo Challenge: The Golden Hour

The Golden Hour for photography is golden for riding, too. It’s golden for mucking, golden for scratching noses, and golden for basking in perfection. Anna Blake, Infinity Farm. WordPress Photo Challenge is a weekly prompt to share a photo- I enjoy twisting these macro prompts to share our micro life here on the Colorado prairie. … Read more

Weekly Photo Challenge: Companionable

Grandfather horses and old goats know the same thing: Sharing breakfast is good enough for today. Companionable still, through seasons and years. Anna Blake, Infinity Farm. WordPress Photo Challenge is a weekly prompt to share a photo- I enjoy twisting these macro prompts to share our micro life here on the Colorado prairie. My photos … Read more

ยป Weekly Photo Challenge: Curves

Voluptuous, Indulgent, Rubenesque. Grace with Curves. Anna Blake, Infinity Farm. WordPress Photo Challenge is a weekly prompt to share a photo- I enjoy twisting these macro prompts to share our micro life here on the Colorado prairie. My photos are taken with my phone. No psych, definitely not high-tech.

Weekly Photo Challenge โ€“ Fleeting

Fleeting. Fleet of feet. Usually, I would post a photo of my Iberian Sport Horses galloping together, athletic and bold, but Edgar Rice Burro demands an equal opportunity. He says it isn’t about length of neck and push from behind. He says grading on the curve is the fair way. Edgar Rice Burro, in a … Read more

Weekly Photo Challenge: The Sign Says

We don’t have a lot of signs on the prairie, besides the liability sign that says riding is dangerous. We all know that, wear helmets and ride anyway. The real sign to watch is always the sky. It’s tornado season in the Midwest and they begin here as thunderstorms, not as dangerous but still violent. … Read more

Weekly Photo Challenge: In the Background

There was a full moon my first night here at Infinity Farm, almost 14 years ago. It was nearly as bright as broad daylight. Our Clara (Claro d’Luna) was born ‘by the light of the moon’, we all stayed up to welcome her. The moon rules this farm, politely in the background. Anna Blake, Infinity … Read more

Weekly Photo Challenge: Patterns

Life is filled with patterns: the patterns of weather and patterns of relationship. We don’t always choose the curve balls of change that the world tosses at us, but we do get to chose the patterns of routine that prepare us for what may come. A consistent sleep pattern is a good start. Anna Blake, … Read more