Ballou/Encore Photo

I am so sorry that I haven't posted in the past few days. A lot has happened, and I will go into more detail soon. I have also been extremely busy, so my blogging time is limited. Bear with me, though!! Everything will be back to normal soon enough.

~CBL

Bleau Angel Headshot

~CBL

Theodora Headshot

It is 24 days till Christmas, and to celebrate I am going to get a picture of one of my models and post it here everyday until Christmas. I took this picture this afternoon. 

~CBL

Ollie's New Bridle/Frisky Sherman

Today I went and got my bridle. It just so happened that the bridle that I wanted was not in stock, so I ended up buying a different one. I also got Ollie a new girth because his former one was too big. I had to take apart the bridle to put in the bit he used, but besides that everything went well. Of course, I had to get pictures!!!

It needs to be oiled so that it will be flexible, but I think it is beautiful!!

Afterwards, I needed to clean the stalls, so I let Sherman and Ollie out of the pen they have been cooped up in for the past two days. Ollie wasn't very frisky but Sherman sure was. Here are a few pictures that I got of him. 

(It was also foggy, cold, and frosty, so Sherman's energy was up already). 

Do you have treats???

~CBL

Ollie's New Getup (and show getup for Western events)

Tomorrow I am going shopping for a smaller bridle for Ollie. Since I have about 150 dollars to spend on a really nice one (and split reins), I have been looking online for really pretty ones.

(I am going to get the chestnut one). I would take the browband off for shows.

These split reins:

Eventually I hope to get these for his first appearance in the show ring:
(Probably not the saddle though. It is extremely expensive).


Western Saddle Pad-$120.00 (I may not end up getting this pad, BUT I will want a Jewel tone blue of some sort).

Martin Versatility Saddle - 15" Finished Seat

$2,812.50 (same as the saddle pad, I may not end up getting this saddle, and while I would prefer something with more silver for the show ring, I will not be going to the big deal shows until 2016, most likely). 

Wow!!! I have got to start saving up for that saddle if I am going to get it by next June. I cannot wait until Ollie and I hit the show ring!!!

~CBL

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!!

Rosie performing the Spanish Walk. I taught her that!! I am thankful for her

I am thankful for my goofy horse. 

~CBL 

Google + Community: Model Horse Photography!!

Calling all out model horse photographers!!! If you have a Google plus, feel free to join my new community: Model Horse Photographers. I am looking for realistic outdoor photos that you can show off to other followers. You must have a Google account to join (If you have a gmail, then you have a Google account). Thanks, and have a great day!!! :)
~CBL