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Wednesday, March 22, 2006

A frosty morning a the track!
I'm in Calgary at the moment, doing a bit of research for a new non-fiction book called, "Behind-the-Scenes at the Racetrack." The book will be published by Fitzhenry and Whiteside as part of a series. My fingers were a little chilly after spending some time hanging out at the rail, but what fun to watch the horses in training being exercised! Posted by Picasa
Sometimes the exercise riders look more like trick riders! Posted by Picasa

Monday, March 13, 2006

As promised on my other blog, here are a couple of scans from Karen's childhood papers... As you might expect a completely horse-obsessed teenager, every inch of Karen's walls was covered with horse-related paraphernalia.  Posted by Picasa
Even in Grade 1, Karen had horses on her mind. Posted by Picasa

Sunday, March 12, 2006

Iago - enjoying a moment in the spring sunshine.  Posted by Picasa
Elliot - Before
"Hello? Hello? Anybody out there?" Posted by Picasa
Basil - Before Posted by Picasa
Elliot - After
"Yes, there was a sophisticated poodle in there somewhere..." Posted by Picasa
Basil - After
"Do you really expect me to get off the couch to have my photo taken?" Posted by Picasa