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.
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 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…
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…
Tonight was the first time I tried riding Pollyanne under saddle. She is a little stubborn and doesn’t turn or stop, but that only added to the fun of going on a quick ride around the pasture. Even though this is a new bit and saddle she never kicked out and this is going to…
This afternoon I went on my first trail ride away from the farm with Minka. We loaded up and headed to Trace State Park in Pontotoc and meandered through the equestrian trails on the north side of Old Natchez Trace Lake. It was quiet and peaceful; the setting sun occasionally peaking through the trees and…
I’m pretty excited about 2023! We started this year off right with a fantastic weather for ride around the property with Minka!! It took a while for her to get comfortable with taking the lead and going in her own without Cowboy, but after she warmed up we had an excellent afternoon and a quiet…
For Christmas this year I got a Mecate Rein for Cowboy’s headstall. It’s a 22 foot rope that is divided between reins and a weighted tail for groundwork and a lead. I was interested in part because I like how it looks but also in the practical form of having a lead rope always available….