gretchen the wretched and brandy may

A blog dedicated to the adventures of two motley ponies and I, jousting, leathercraft, and renaissance faire things. (I follow from @crane-your-neck)

[sleepysorrel]

About me

    I’m Jo, a 26 year old wistful cowboy from Ohio. I have two mares, Brandy and Stevie, but our herd consists of 5 horses and 2 donkeys. Brandy is retired from riding and Stevie is currently in training.

       I am a barefoot trimmer in training, a jouster in training, a trainer - also in training.... I make custom mohair tack and am learning leatherworking as well!

[ponysprouts]

ponies for pride 🏳️‍🌈 each frame is a different pride flag 🩷💛🩵

[the-lions-art-cave]

soldiers ⚔

[endlingmusings]

This otherwise unassuming taxidermied foal, displayed at the Danum Gallery, Library and Museum, represents the only known preserved quagga hybrid. The foal, born in the early 1800s at Owston Hall in Doncaster, was the result of a coupling between a donkey stallion and a quagga mare. [ x ]

[blushingbloom]

horse bridle made from watsonia leaves by Hannah Thornhill

[sleepysorrel]

We cantered for the first time since I broke my wrist in July 2024!!!!! So so much work went into getting those three strides but it still felt like flying

[equinecrazy]

She actually has dapples! For the first time

[moonskek-deactivated20251028]

“They Do Exist” by Emmy Eriksson

[mesacollie]

Seen at Mule Days in Bishop today! Mules against fascism!

[artharakka]

You know what? It's the year of the horse and I've hoarded these long enough 🐎

I wanted to illustrate the steeds of some of my Llehian characters. These are a bit outdated now; I referenced multiple real horse breeds for these (even though they are mostly based on vibes), but now I have fleshed out more what kind of culture and environment the characters and their horses come from -> what kind of horse breed or landrace would they have.

[saturnvs]

fight

[ghw-archive]

photos of Heath Ledger taken by actor Rufus Sewell, behind the scenes of A Knight’s Tale

[roancowgirl]

Howdy y’all! I made a discord server for queer folks in the western equine/rodeo industry to hang out.

It’s friendly to all queer folks, and allies interested in the queer side of the western industry. The link can be found below. Stop by and hang out, we’d love to have you!

We have a section that’s still a work in progress for queer associations such as gay rodeo, along with a calendar of upcoming events that these associations put on. If you know of any queer organizations or events, such as rodeos, trail rides, barrel races, etc that you think could be added to the list, please dm me!

Check out the Queer Cowfolks community on Discord - hang out with 352 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

For those unfamiliar with queer folks in western spaces, here’s some articles. We’ve always been here and there’s space for us in the industry

Gay rodeos are queer spaces in rural places - OPB

The Renewed Importance of the Texas Gay Rodeo

As conservative politicians try to control expressions of gender and sexuality, a rural haven from hostility offers competition and comfort.

From the 2025 World Gay Rodeo Finals in Reno, NV. PC: NBC News

[fenja-illustrations]

PRINT AVAILABLE

This artwork is very dear to me. I made it late last year and it has given me the confidence to pursue a career within art. While I’ve just gotten started (I’ve only done one event and haven’t even opened a proper online store yet, just inprnt) I feel like I’ve finally found some sort of balance between what resonates with other people and gives me joy to create. A very solid base at the very least! :3

[grozat]

Sisters, the print you'll get from me if you complete the stamp rally this weekend.

[art-by-macaronii]

finished YCH id done for equussilvermane on bluesky !!

[anxident]

oh to be a whimsical starry horse art print ♥