Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Rain... We Needed It


Well rain today, tomorrow, then next day and I guess it will be a wet weekend too.

Some breaks may allow for riding time if I can plan accordingly.

I rode Charlie on Monday. He went very well. Didnt even lounge him really. He just looked like he wouldnt be a problem and he wasnt. Does that mean I can read him? I wouldnt bet on it ;)


I wanted to ride Babe but she was FILTHY. Angel is still not right, hence the call to Dr Tusch to schedule the appointment to get him straight. Still waiting for a date. Guess I will have to call the office back and light the fire. I dont want to spend the money but I have to. He needs to be comfortable. I need to get there from here. I dont have any time to waste!


I gave up trying to get my website up and running with videography, therefore am just working on the Photography instead. I have a couple of websites that friends have asked me to assist them with. I have got to get mine done first before I can help others. I have misc things here and there and training horses to commit to, lessons which I have already committed to. So things are happening. This week will be a slow week, so dont expect me to talk about nothing. Next pictures posted will be of the leaves that our bursting out, and the horses up to pasture which I hope to secure on WED & Thurs this week with Mindys help. They are anxious, as I would be, to get up there and eat the green sweets! They have already broken out of the fence and took over the lawn and back lot that is trying to green up. My husband was less then impressed coming home to horses loose on HIS lawn. I was at softball practice to get a call from him stating so. OH well... it happens... at least once a year. Luckily our driveway is 800' long and off a dead end type road.


Charlie was letting me know that he was really PO'd at me at 4:15 today as it was cold and misting out. I had given a late lunch and then hit the bank and postoffice. I came back to clean stalls and then went in. HE threw an absolute fit. He was in the front pasture and from my livingroom window I watched his antics. He walked around on 2 legs, and pawed a hole to China in that front corner of the pasture and stopping occassionally to see if I were coming back to put them in. He was really really mad to hear the grain and then watch me walk back to the house... his way of saying ... WTF?!!!! It went on ... I am not exagerating... for at least 5 - 8 minutes. He was cold and I am sure that was why. But he is just fine... toughen him up. I came back out 45 minutes later... not like 8 at night. What a cry baby.... everyone else was fine... just MR impatient.


Sorry Charlie.... your not special like you think your are.

Monday, May 4, 2009

The Boyz Playing

Angel By Day ~ is the light bay
Charlie ~
Wapschocolate Moose is the brown bay.












I dont put the boyz out together because they play too rough.

I dont need vet bills, or need to tend to gouges, cuts, wounds,
& scratches as its bad enough they are sallys and need fly sheets and special
water based bug repellent, the tender little flowers.

BUT ... they both hold the key to my future.

They also both get alternated between the girls...
and the pastures to entertain themselves

I dont usually take my camera out but I made a special effort to do so for a short 15 minute photo shoot so that I could capture the antics without having their bug sheets and head nets on. These are my favorites out of the 300 or so I snapped off with my
NEW Canon 50 D boyz n girls! Mamma luvin her new toy!

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Tack Swap Day ~ Lebenon

Overcast day apparently wasnt a deterrent for tack salers! YEAH!

I brought my truck load of misc equus articles that I am not using or dont need any longer. Some friends saddles to sell along with my own.

I brought my Dublin boots that I loved so much, unfortunately I have had to part ways with them as the last 2" of zipper is not ever going to go. :( I purchased on Ebay for $100 and sold them for $100. YEAH. Sold my Australian saddle for $100, some show close, a horse pic, another cardboard saddle, pads, all my bridles, leather goods, and I was happy to be done with it all! I walked away for $400 after I deducted my cash. I purchased a dog bed $2 and a 75 gal stock tank for $40. I was happy when I dragged that back to my truck as I needed another one for up to pasture this summer! I traded some silver pieces and misc for a Cole Haan pocketbook and a cow hide one. Intersting people to talk with for a change and a good day. 10 - 2pm and softball at 3pm so busy. Then the girls met me back at the barn after to help with cleaning and re~organizing of tack room and "stuff" so we can be all organized for our lessons that started this past saturday. Awwwwww... it was fun to see that they both actually retained some information thru the winter months and will be ready for the dressage tests this summer! Proud of my little wanna bees :) Its all in the name of fun and horses... and glad to share my knowledge with them and see that they appreciate the knowledge they have gained.


Check them out!
Kaitlyn "oh nooooo... no pictures!"
Happier now that she is riding I guess.
Side kick Haley ... Hard at work getting on same page with Baby.
Look at that bend... nice... inside rein inside leg Haley!
Keep up the good work girls... next weekend... NOVICE A TEST!

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