I think it's safe to say, that were it not for my girl Carrma, my most recent books wouldn't have been written. On April 3rd, she turned 27 years old (that's 81 in horse years.) Lipizzans are a fairly long-lived breed, so she'll be around for a while yet. I don't ride her much (I don't have a saddle, anyway.) Mostly, we use the round pen for a little longeing (which basically means she trots and canters while I wave a whip around) or, if it's empty, I let her loose in the fenced jump arena where she can go for a good gallop. Then we go out for some grass, with the added bonus that since she's not a horse that's easily spooked, I can pretty much just drape the halter over her neck and let her wander around to her favorite nibbling spots.
And in celebration of Carrma's birthday, my birthday (at the end of March) and the upcoming release of
Passage on 4/29 from Loose Id (
http://www.loose-id.com),
I'll give a e-copy of the first two books in the series, Capriole and Levade, to a lucky commenter. Please leave a method of contact in your comment, and I'll pick a winner on Monday, 4/14!
And, as Carrma sez, let the good times roll (and all the better if it's in the mud.)
I have actually heard of Carrma, but can't remember her breeding. I own Pluto III Canada (Pluto III Fantasca x Canada x Neopolitano Oda). Have you read/heard of Judith Tarr? (Another Lipp-owning writer)
ReplyDeleteYep. Carrma is her stallion Pooka's mom. She's Maestoso Africa x Canissa 68.
DeleteI'm interested in the books but I'd like to read a synopsis first to get a feel for whether I'd like them. Link me please? @jeanettemarsh on Twitter.
ReplyDeleteI meant to put links, but this ancient computer doesn't play nicely with Blogspot. Books and info are over here: www.loose-id.com/authors/a-f/evey-brett.html
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