Update + Namopaintmo!

February has been a rough month in more than a few ways. It's just been super busy and stuff has happened.

The main thing was my dog went In For Training. For those that don't know, my family raises and trains Guide Dogs and PTSD dogs. We keep them for about a year then they go back to the guide dog school for advanced training. This dog, named Captain Hero (or just Cap) was mine and my responsibility to train. Boy, he's been a challenge... but I'm gonna miss him so much. We bonded so quickly, I'm getting emontional just writing this.

Me being awkward as usual but bye bye Cap! Be a good boy!

Of course I know he's off to do great things, but I needed a bit of a break. <3 However, I'm still here and I've done quite a bit in the process!

First up I completed my Namopaintmo horse! If you don't know what it is it is a challenge by Jennifer Buxton of Braymere Custom Saddlery to paint a horse in one month.

My official horse was this Breyer merrylegs, and I wanted to paint him to look like Lil Sebastian from Parks and Rec.

I tried a totally new technique and only used a brush. No pastels, no airbrush, just a brush!

He turned out really nice IMO. Not LSQ by far... but still cute! :) 

I also completed the first of many horses for a big commision and started two more!

This one has had more progress made, this is just the very base coat. I've stripped her 3 times so far... not gonna do it again! Some horses just don't like me.

Thanks for sticking with me all, stay tuned for more! I'll also be posting a TCAAJ exclusive post this week. :) 

A Fresh Start

Hello! My name is Emma and I'm a freshman in High School who enjoys all things horse. Welcome to my blog. 

You might know me from Two Cowgirls and a Jumper, and if so, thanks for coming! If you are coming from my Facebook page, also welcome! 

If you don't know me I might as well introduce myself. I am mainly a finishwork artist...

Nimr resin painted by EVR, 2016

But also dabble in some tackmaking. In fact, my most popular product is my rope halters.

I have made a total of one saddle, from a Rio Rondo kit!

Saddle by EVR, pad by Rachel Fail

One of my favorite things to do is ride real horses. I just ride once or twice a week, but really enjoy it! I ride Hunter/Jumper right now but am thinking about changing disciplines...

Steps, the schoolmaster (most of the time...) I just ride

Merlin, the greenish pony I help 'train' and ride in lessons

I also show models roughly 5 times a year, mainly halter, but also performance!

My best show horse, RRS Rein Or Shine! He always gets a NAN card (at least!)

My new performance horse did pretty well at his first show last weekend!

That's probably enough for today... Thanks so much for reading and please check back often! I will post around three times a week, so stay tuned for more content!