Norbert Dolittle
@markcwallace.bsky.social
Serious wordfame for Ceara of Morven, soon to be the first mounted archer admitted to the Order of the Mark! Additional wordfame for the Mounted vs Ground exercise.
#MySCA
#equestrian
#mountedArchery
#MySCA
#equestrian
#mountedArchery
October 1, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Serious wordfame for Ceara of Morven, soon to be the first mounted archer admitted to the Order of the Mark! Additional wordfame for the Mounted vs Ground exercise.
#MySCA
#equestrian
#mountedArchery
#MySCA
#equestrian
#mountedArchery
I'm getting the impression that "Someone should x" is another way of saying " I don't know the answer to that question, and I may not understand the question" </cynical>
September 29, 2026 at 6:03 PM
I'm getting the impression that "Someone should x" is another way of saying " I don't know the answer to that question, and I may not understand the question" </cynical>
Wordfame: Those who step up to compensate for the fact that we are a volunteer organization. Those who spot the gaps and step in to close the gaps. We are not perfect. Praise those who let us appear that way (or at least adequate)
September 29, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Wordfame: Those who step up to compensate for the fact that we are a volunteer organization. Those who spot the gaps and step in to close the gaps. We are not perfect. Praise those who let us appear that way (or at least adequate)
Coffee thoughts on the SCA.
1. We are 300 hobbies in a trenchcoat. Many of which do not interact. This is neither good nor bad. This does not need to be solved.
2. We all _want_ to do more hobbies than we have resources (time).
#mysca
1. We are 300 hobbies in a trenchcoat. Many of which do not interact. This is neither good nor bad. This does not need to be solved.
2. We all _want_ to do more hobbies than we have resources (time).
#mysca
September 27, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Coffee thoughts on the SCA.
1. We are 300 hobbies in a trenchcoat. Many of which do not interact. This is neither good nor bad. This does not need to be solved.
2. We all _want_ to do more hobbies than we have resources (time).
#mysca
1. We are 300 hobbies in a trenchcoat. Many of which do not interact. This is neither good nor bad. This does not need to be solved.
2. We all _want_ to do more hobbies than we have resources (time).
#mysca
Absolutely fabulous ride yesterday on Bonnie - was the final day of my RBAC challenge and I was really looking forward to filming the end of her progress. Beautiful ride. Never turned on the camera.
September 23, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Absolutely fabulous ride yesterday on Bonnie - was the final day of my RBAC challenge and I was really looking forward to filming the end of her progress. Beautiful ride. Never turned on the camera.
Another two horse day. I love riding two horses, but it is exhausting and occupies the better part of four hours. Some progress was made, but we're solidly in the "grinding" portion of rehab. I'm trying to think of things to make it interesting for both of us.
September 18, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Another two horse day. I love riding two horses, but it is exhausting and occupies the better part of four hours. Some progress was made, but we're solidly in the "grinding" portion of rehab. I'm trying to think of things to make it interesting for both of us.
Rode both horses yesterday. Ivy & I improved communications and I'm now where I wanted to be two weeks ago. I'll go out again tonight. Bonnie's appetite for trot is unabated. Both she and I are out of shape and using a bareback pad, so sitting the trot. My back is in considerable pain today.
September 17, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Rode both horses yesterday. Ivy & I improved communications and I'm now where I wanted to be two weeks ago. I'll go out again tonight. Bonnie's appetite for trot is unabated. Both she and I are out of shape and using a bareback pad, so sitting the trot. My back is in considerable pain today.
15 Sayings of Medieval Steppe Nomads leads to interesting coffee thoughts. I'm not sure that I agree with a single one of these, possibly because they are infused with tribal wisdom, which isn't relevant to my cosmopolitan life. #mysca
15 Sayings of Medieval Steppe Warriors - Medievalists.net
Discover 15 medieval sayings from the Book of Dede Korkut, capturing the wisdom, honour, and values of nomadic steppe warriors.
www.medievalists.net
September 16, 2026 at 1:31 PM
15 Sayings of Medieval Steppe Nomads leads to interesting coffee thoughts. I'm not sure that I agree with a single one of these, possibly because they are infused with tribal wisdom, which isn't relevant to my cosmopolitan life. #mysca
Lesson on Bonnie today for the first time in months. She is now allowed to walk for 30m and is permitted to trot briefly. Apparently Bonnie heard the vet say that she is allowed to trot. No modifiers; she interprets this to mean she must trot and not stop! I love this mare.
September 15, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Lesson on Bonnie today for the first time in months. She is now allowed to walk for 30m and is permitted to trot briefly. Apparently Bonnie heard the vet say that she is allowed to trot. No modifiers; she interprets this to mean she must trot and not stop! I love this mare.
This is emotionally and physically difficult. Muscles must change learned patterns and the mind/emotions must accept that something that _appears_ to work, in fact is not really fit for purpose. Very irritating for student and teacher. (and for horse, who feels the tension from both.)
September 15, 2026 at 10:55 AM
This is emotionally and physically difficult. Muscles must change learned patterns and the mind/emotions must accept that something that _appears_ to work, in fact is not really fit for purpose. Very irritating for student and teacher. (and for horse, who feels the tension from both.)
But at some point we hit a wall - we cannot progress further without going back and fixing those fundamentals. I'm doing this now with riding - revisiting things that I do successfully, but where the fundamentals are broken and need to be fixed./3
September 15, 2026 at 10:54 AM
But at some point we hit a wall - we cannot progress further without going back and fixing those fundamentals. I'm doing this now with riding - revisiting things that I do successfully, but where the fundamentals are broken and need to be fixed./3
Resonates with me - I begin to suspect that with all physical skills (possibly all skills) that we succeed first by accident. We can continue to succeed with bad fundamentals./2
September 15, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Resonates with me - I begin to suspect that with all physical skills (possibly all skills) that we succeed first by accident. We can continue to succeed with bad fundamentals./2
> ""We begin riding far above our skill set and begin producing shaky work". A. Skinner, writing on Facebook /1
September 15, 2026 at 10:51 AM
> ""We begin riding far above our skill set and begin producing shaky work". A. Skinner, writing on Facebook /1
First time up on Bonnie in months - I rode her 5 minutes of rehab this morning, then switched to surcingle for a few minutes of long lining. What a delightful way to start the day!
#equestrian
#equestrian
August 29, 2026 at 6:33 PM
First time up on Bonnie in months - I rode her 5 minutes of rehab this morning, then switched to surcingle for a few minutes of long lining. What a delightful way to start the day!
#equestrian
#equestrian
Update to previous. This is my new girl.
August 25, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Update to previous. This is my new girl.
It appears that I have a third horse! or at least half of one. Agreed last night to share a lease on a very clever rocky mountain horse. Looking forward to the adventure. #equestrian
August 25, 2026 at 10:10 AM
It appears that I have a third horse! or at least half of one. Agreed last night to share a lease on a very clever rocky mountain horse. Looking forward to the adventure. #equestrian
I have incurred the mare's ire. I have evening dose of the foul tasting medicine. I am cast out from her herd and forbidden the water trough and the alfalfa pile. Until she realizes that I am the one who fills the water trough and the alfalfa pile. Then I will be forgiven.
August 23, 2026 at 12:11 AM
I have incurred the mare's ire. I have evening dose of the foul tasting medicine. I am cast out from her herd and forbidden the water trough and the alfalfa pile. Until she realizes that I am the one who fills the water trough and the alfalfa pile. Then I will be forgiven.
Skimming the new equestrian manual; I'm impressed with the clarity. It is not easy to write policy with a clear, coherent voice. This is well done.
#mysca
#mysca
August 22, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Skimming the new equestrian manual; I'm impressed with the clarity. It is not easy to write policy with a clear, coherent voice. This is well done.
#mysca
#mysca
One of the interesting things about learning a physical skill is that it is difficult to observe one's self. Had you asked last week I would have bet money that my heels were under my hips. I would have lost. #mysca #equestrian
August 20, 2026 at 10:47 AM
One of the interesting things about learning a physical skill is that it is difficult to observe one's self. Had you asked last week I would have bet money that my heels were under my hips. I would have lost. #mysca #equestrian
August 18, 2026 at 3:32 PM
"Yet somewhere along the way, many equestrian systems begin rewarding something very different. Instead of nurturing curiosity and lifelong learning, they often reward status, image, and external success. "
www.theplaidhorse.com/2026/08/08/a...
www.theplaidhorse.com/2026/08/08/a...
A Horse-First Culture Starts With How We Teach Humans - The Plaid Horse Magazine
BY ANONYMOUS One of the greatest challenges facing our industry is not a lack of passion, talent, or dedication. But the tension between the pursuit of knowledge and the pursuit of validation. Most pe...
www.theplaidhorse.com
August 12, 2026 at 3:56 PM
"Yet somewhere along the way, many equestrian systems begin rewarding something very different. Instead of nurturing curiosity and lifelong learning, they often reward status, image, and external success. "
www.theplaidhorse.com/2026/08/08/a...
www.theplaidhorse.com/2026/08/08/a...
Quoting without context because I don't want to taint the original with my digression,
> If these folks would develop a modicum of emotional intelligence, they wouldn't be so easy to trigger. /1
> If these folks would develop a modicum of emotional intelligence, they wouldn't be so easy to trigger. /1
August 5, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Quoting without context because I don't want to taint the original with my digression,
> If these folks would develop a modicum of emotional intelligence, they wouldn't be so easy to trigger. /1
> If these folks would develop a modicum of emotional intelligence, they wouldn't be so easy to trigger. /1
After far too long, I have the first take of my first shot for my video project. And while it does not suck, it is also only marginally useful. We'll try again tomorrow.
July 19, 2026 at 8:23 PM
After far too long, I have the first take of my first shot for my video project. And while it does not suck, it is also only marginally useful. We'll try again tomorrow.