Riding Breeches 101

One of the apparel that is needed in horse back riding is a breech, riding breeches to be exact. They were originally tight on the legs and extends halfway down the calf. Modern designs and materials however have managed to do away with the laces and buckles utilizing spandex, zippers, and velcros.

Anyone who dreams of being an equestrian should invest in good and comfortable riding breeches. Thus, knowing the main types will be of good benefit:

1. Knee patch breeches;
2. Full seat breeches;
3. Jockeys’ breeches (aka silk); and
4. Jodhpurs.

Since horseback riding involves form, it is important that the rider familiarize himself with the types of breeches and choose one that he will be comfortable with.

Happy riding and saddle up!

Work Hard, Play Hard

I bought my Sony Playstation Portable three months ago and have finished, and enjoyed, three games so far:

Patapon – as the Mighty God of the Patapon, you must lead them to defeat the evil Zigoton tribe and reach earth end where the legendary “IT” that brings contentment lays. Strategically command your troops using rhythmic drum patterns to march, attack, defend, or retreat.

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Tolits Recovered From Swim Bladder Disease

I am happy to say that it seems that my pet flowerhorn have survived the swim bladder disease that he had three months ago.

Our whole family was worried then because he was not his usual active self. He just stayed still at the bottom of the tank. With the help of a PALHS forum member, I administered a dissolved 500mg of Mebendazole and Metronidazole for every 10 gallons of water in the tank and did 25% water change everyday for two weeks.

It was a slow recovery but I’m glad that he is okay now.

My Flowerhorn Is Having Swim Bladder Problem

Yesterday, I had a scare when Dad called out to me saying that my pet flowerhorn, Tolits, seem to be dying. Huwaatt?! I just saw it earlier and even fed it and noticed nothing strange. So I went downstairs and saw that it was swimming on its side then turned belly up. It was swimming upside down! After a few moments, it managed to go back to an upright position but it is just staying at the bottom of the tank.

I do not know what was happening and so I searched the net and found out that this is a symptom of a swim bladder problem. The problem is that there were several possible reasons causing it. So I rushed to BioResearch and to Cartimar to find a treatment.

Right now, water level was reduced, treatment is administered, and the wastes he excretes are pumped out of the tank regularly. I hope he can recover from this.

It All Began… Now

Originally uploaded by Silvia de Luque

I developed an interest in photography as a hobby because I love good photos. I remember myself as a child admiring a sunset photo with silhouette trees I saw in a magazine. The desire to shoot just grew out from their.

Far from the common, I rarely read tutorials on photography. Probably because I was driven by emotions and I decided to let it stir my course… at least for now, until I can find the time and motivation to read all about the technicalities of the craft.

Just what is a good photo for me? Let me answer that by showing you every Wednesday a good one I discovered from Flickr.

My Zen Creation

I got a free Juniper plant last Saturday from a business contact. I have been wanting to have one ever since.

I took the drip tray of my herb box so that I can put the plant in my room. Since the drip tray is way bigger, I used the pebbles, rocks and shells of our aquarium and placed an incense cone in it to create a Zen-like arrangement.

Behold…

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Alimasag Desktop Wallpaper Entries

For seven years, I have been a part of a Filipino forum called Barrio Alimasag and just recently, we held a search for the 2007 Alimasag Desktop Wallpaper. Though none of my entries won, it was fun participating in it. Here are my entries:

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Catching 153

I was forced against my will to tinker with my Photoshop in order to materialize Jeprocks‘ concept for the teaser poster of their parochial newsletter.

I was satisfied with the result though.