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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
This fall has been filled with so many exciting times getting to work with our horses. A few weeks ago we took Cowboy and Cojo to a cattle working clinic and also Phoenix turned 18 months and we celebrated that time with her trying on a saddle! We were also given permission to ride on…
Today Phoenix is 18 months old and I’ve been waiting a long time for this day. I had seen someone on YouTube start their young horse with a saddle several months before they could start riding them. The idea is to get the horse acquainted wearing the saddle and all its movement before introducing a…
In the midst of a sweltering summer, my sister Brooklyn and I found a sweet escape at Trace State Park in Northeast Mississippi. We decided to go on a morning trail ride with our quarter horses, Cowboy and Cojo. As we rode through the park, Brooklyn and I shared stories and laughter, enjoying the simple…
I brought the horses over to my mom and dad’s house and we went on a trail ride to check on our cows. We had been repairing and old property line fence and made a some new paths to try and the horses loved it. Phoenix followed along with Cowboy and Minka as we made…