October

For the same reasons that fall is my favorite season, October is my favorite month.

The weather is absolutely perfect for riding, and I have ridden every day this week.

The real horses are definitely crowding out the models, which is fine. I know that winter is coming, and eventually things will even out.

But I also really want to enter the Mares in Black Spooktacular Photo Show.

So today I forced myself to start prepping my entries. Specifically, I made two ridiculous unique halters.

Hutch is a natural for Halter class ten, "Your horse is weird, dude."

Texas Blue has his sights set on class Fun class six, "Colorific."

I'm keeping my expectations modest, because I have seen what some of you are capable of. Still, I am hopeful that maybe I can win at least a couple of Dani Youdris' amazing ribbons.

photo, tack and ribbons by Dani Youdris

I have two weeks to get my pictures taken and uploaded. Can I do it when the outside temptations are so numerous? Only time will tell.