I spent some time on the internet last month researching the parts of a saddle and bridle, types of horses, trailer hitches, dog behavior, cowboy hats, head injuries, patient assessment, and the topography of Brown County, Indiana. All for one story.
Later I spent more time researching the horse racing industry, handguns, mushrooms, John Wayne, skin glue, and Japanese names.
Yeah, I'm back in that fiction writing game. At least until I get done with the first draft of We Love Trouble, and go back to researching for nonfiction.
I love this job.
Ah--so that's a horse. Thanks, Pokagon Saddle Barn!
http://markrhunter.com/
https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B0058CL6OO
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/"Mark R Hunter"
(Remember, every book that doesn't sell by January 1st has to go to the Island of Mistfit Books.)
It seems that writing is a good occassion to learn about a variety of things. I must admit, other than hand guns and dog behaviour I wouldn't have a clue about anything you mention. Well, I know who John Wayne was, too.
But isn't your wife familiar with horses, horse equipment and so on? I really don't know much about it. All I can say is, that the part with the ears on it is the front. And that this saddle blanket looks terrible. Let me guess, the owner is a woman? :)
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The horse in the blog belongs to the Pokagon State Park Saddle Barn--which is run by a woman. And next year my wife (who's also a woman) will be assistant manager, so there you go! She knows about all there is to know about horses, but sometimes I like to go off and research it on my own, then bring it back to her so she can tell me how much of it is wrong. And here I thought everything was right on the internet.
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Well, that explains the color of the blanket. I wonder if the horses notice such things themself. I think it looks a little depressed on the photo. :)
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Nah, they always look that way when they're waiting for a rider. If they're not frolicking in a field, you have to get up close to get a better idea of their feelings and personality. And boy, they have differing personalities!
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