This was my first time to ride in the snow and it was, literally, very cool! Cordelia and I rode around several of the fields near my place and made our way over to Mom and Dad’s place for a few candid photos while Brooklyn was capturing our farm during this rare opportunity.
Today we learned that the Budweiser Clydesdales were coming to Arlington, TN with their full team and wagon. Brooklyn and I didn’t waste any time getting there and found we were not even the first 100 people to show up. They were parked at the Kroger parking lot where the crowd had gathered behind strings…
It’s been two years since we discovered that Cowboy had keratoma cancer and signs of laminitis in his front hands. As I recall, this was a scary and uncertain time as we prepared for surgery, rehab, and recovery. I had bought Cowboy knowing that he needed corrective shoeing and possibly had laminitis, but it had…
A few weeks ago I got a call in the night that Kramer had been showing signs of lameness and didn’t eat in the morning! This was not well received but was an opportunity to abound in grace and be patient with others. We never could figure out what happened exactly but we think he…
This was my first time hearing about an annual trail ride, that’s been going on for over twenty years! It takes place at a farm in Pontotoc that sits on a few hundred acres and follows their hunting roads around the perimeter. I got there late and spent the first 30 minutes riding alone and…
I had heard about these clinics from Jamon’s time on Ultimate Cowboy, but seeing it firsthand was quite an experience and such a great thing he is doing. The clinic focuses on kids who are intercity and don’t have much experience with horses, cows, or farm chores and provides them with an atmosphere with real…
This month my sister Brooklyn and I visited the local auction before grabbing some lunch. I wasn’t looking for another horse; just browsing! However, as we were walking through the paddocks we stumbled across this 5 year old, grade mare that is just shy of 16 hands. I walked around and inspected her and noticed…
This was one of the funnest events I’ve ever been to. We were surrounded by people who loved their horses and all things equine and rodeo. I have spent the last few weeks trying to summarize the experience and have been unable to find the right words. I captured most of the event with my…
Now that we’ve been given permission to ride on our neighbor’s property it made sense to cut a dedicated trail through the woods. It was a perfect opportunity to use the mini-excavator’s dozer blade to clear the underbrush and expose the ground underneath. I was amazed at how little work I ended up needing to…
Tonight I was riding Minka around the yard and kept hearing Phoenix whinnying and wanting some attention. So, without any preparation or care for Minka’s would-be objections I haltered and brought her along. Even though Minka did not like the additional company she did fantastic! I struggled managing the reins and the lead rope, but…