Some things seem so obvious, but then again, I guess not....
That aside, my husband went on a search for a lost 3 year old child and the search team came across this.....
Yup... That's a bear track. That's why I am not part of Search and Rescue. I will go if someone is lost at the mall parking lot. So far I have not been called.
I haven't been posting in a while, just plain down in the dumps.... The GJA is lame and Keith's horse Tillie is lame as well. Might as well call the ranch "Lame Acres". Anyway, I found a new horse for Keith, since we aren't sure what the heck is wrong with Tillie. X Rays, were inconlsusive, meaning it cost me $300.00 to tell me the horse is lame and we don't know why. I knew that before the $300.00. Next option is an MRI to the tune of $1400.00. Chicken Poop! So, until we decide what to do, I found Hubbby a new 2 year old.
So, this is "Shasta". Yep, we bought him in Shasta. He is a 2 year old. Remember, my husband is 6 foot 3 inches tall. This is a big colt. Roping horse breeding and still a stud. Gelding bus arrives next Tuesday.
Meanwhile, The GJA is lame in his hock and the vet blocked it as high as she could go and, yep, you guessed it.... still lame.... So, he is just plain on stall rest to see if it helps...
Whew! We made it! Slip N Slide 2011 is finally over. It turned into a 2 1/2 day party this time.
The theme for this year was "California Surfin'". We had some great decorations.
We had the surf shack arch with surfboards.
At the other gate to the pool we had the tin arch.
We had the woody and beach fencing.
The bank building is covering up the cinder block wall that hides the pool pump. Yeah, I know, it's not beachy, but it went along with the outhouse. I just may be working on my own little western scene!
These ladies had birthdays that we honored, along with our friend Karen and Vaquero Girl. They said they wouldn't wear swimsuits to the party so I just had to prove them wrong. All the birthday girls got a bikini!
Carol loved hers so much that she wore it all day. Even bull riding! You go girl!
Here is the Slip N Slide in action. I think we are all just a little left of being really nuts.
Food was great, friends were a blast.
This party is not possible without the help of our friends that come to help set up and then stay and help break it down and clean up.
It's raining today.... Dumping is a better word. So I thought I would work on the decorations. I think they were written in Chinese, and then rewritten in english.... Not so much fun..
Anyway here are a couple of the semi finished decorations
The Tin Arch has some other signs that go on it and as you might guess, the other requires faces in the holes. There are other arches, cars and surfboards, just wait....
We went out to help our friends gather their cattle to move to their summer pasture. It was a picture perfect day. The weather was fantastic and the company even better.
Recently, I brought my 17 year old mare out of retirement for a very good friend to use.
They are getting along just like peas and carrots. After the first week my friend called me and told me that she has just about worn the hair off the mare from going out and petting her. The mare, "Kitty" is a total carrot slut, and as a result I was able to teach her a nice repertoire of tricks. Of course my friend Carol liked that too. Anyway, I got a chance to ride with her today and gather cattle, one of my favorite things to do in good weather. I rode Kitty's daughter, Wednesday.
After the gathering, we went for a really nice trail ride. It was Wednesdays first trail ride ever and she did pretty darn good. I don't know however, why when we have creeks and ponds all over here that she was wigged out about crossing them here. Oh well, my fault really for not riding her near enough. I will say that I was happy to see that she is a bit of a billy goat, and sure footed.
Just so you know, I love the comments about how to show, but for those of you that don't know
AQHA HUS is VERY different from ENGLISH shows.
Here is a video of a HUS class for AQHA.
Heads are very low. Not that I like it, but, that is how it is. It kind of sucks really. I only used this video because it showed the whole class. Long, and LOW head. Yep, I don't agree, but if you want to show and place.... you do the math.
Anyway, William Is NOT going english. Reining, Trail, and Western Riding. Yippee!
No more stretch pants and tight boots!!!
The GJA is coming home for a while and going to get out on the trails and get a trip around the trail obstacles in the arena.
Thank goodness they finally fixed Blogger! I haven't been able to log in for a week. Anyway it's all good now.
I had a great time yesterday and part of today. My good friend Vaquerogirl came and spent the night. We had a shopping day at, where else, Tractor Supply. Then we went for Mexican food.
It just can't get better than that.
This morning we shopped for horses on Dreamhorse.com.
After we decided we were too broke for the horses we liked, we went down to the barn and rode Annie and William. William came home from the trainers with a mystery lameness that went away pretty quick on its own. Then the EHV-1 broke out so he ended up staying home. I think he can go back in a week.
Anyway here he is loping some circles
I think he is going to be a good show pony!
So, all in all it was a good time except for the craptastic weather.
As I write this, its raining.... again.... At least I am not at a horse show.
Here is his first day trying trail obstacles. He was pretty good!
So, even with the weather it was a fun couple of day thanks to my buddy Vaquerogirl!
I'm not sure what we have done to anger the weather gods, but we just may have to find a virgin to sacrafice!
I have had a heck of a time trying to get to my blog dashboard. Something is amiss at the Blogger headquarters.
Finally I used Google Chrome and was access my account. From what I read, LOTS of folks are locked out of their accounts and they can't even comment on other blogs. I hope they get this figured out soon.
My favorite handyman/husband has made huge progress on the "outhouse".
He got out the trusty sprayer and applied the rustic brown stain. He worked last week putting all the batts and trim up.
After he gets the cedar shakes on the roof the next step is to put in the septic tank and leach lines. And, that means bringing in the backhoe again. No telling just how much of a mess will be left when he is done.
What an experience! It rained, wind blew, it was cold, and I'm not sure but I think women were screaming and some babies were crying. Oh, no... that was me. Well, anyway California Cowgirl, Lil Mama and I survived Gold N Grand 2011. And, The GJA won a new shiney buckle!! How cool is that! Lil Mama and Bob came home with a new buckle as well. C. Cowgirls pony Desi was naughty. No buckle. I didn't get any pictures during the show, but I am sure some will surface from others in a few days.
Yep, feeling pretty good about The GJA today. Top 5 in Hunter Under Saddle Open.
Now, Penny Pinscher and I are going to put up our feet and relax!
Well, here we are. Stuck most of the day in a stall with the wind blowing hurricane force and dumping rain. Oh, and it was freezing cold.
Did I mention raining?
The creek overflowed into the RV campground. Not looking good.
To the front of this trailer is the road, or where is was. Just past that is the creek that apparently was too full. These folks were going to be surprised when they get back from the barn.
I bet they did not get the memo about the required dingy to return home.
Floating garbage cans and jump standards were floating around.
Hmmmm. And why are California Cowgirl, Lil Mama and I here?
Because well behaved women rarely make history...
Tomorrow is the day we leave for the Gold N Grand horse show. I can hardly wait...(Sarcasm oozing from every pore) The weather is
just miserable, rain and wind. And, the weather report shows, you guessed it, more rain.. The show management has had to change up the whole show schedule to get us in out of the rain to show. They are going to try to run all the classes in 2 indoor arenas. As a result, it looks like we will only be showing 2 days instead of 3. One of the days will be double judged. We show around 8:30 a.m. and I am thinking that I will have to get up around 4:00 a.m. to get fed, lunged, groomed, tail in, saddled, dressed, warmed up and ready to show. Stay tuned, California Cowgirl , Mommy In Spurs and I are in for the experience of our lives!
What a long show. The weather was either really nice or awful. No in betweens. The first day we were there, the horse were just plain NUTS! Fortunately,the next day the weather chose to be nice and the ponies settled down to normal.
The first day we showed, we were the last of the day, finishing up around 6:00 p.m.
Good news is that day the GJA and I did pretty good. We got a 4th, and a 6th in the Novice Am HUS and it was a pretty big class. He was pretty darn good. Then, on Sunday, the weather was horrid. The wind blew and by the time we were to show, it was raining. Oh, yippee... They moved us into the small covered arena, and that was o.k., the class size had dwindled down. A bunch of people decided to bail out early. In the green the GJA got a couple of 2nds and then in the Novice Am, we got a 2nd and 3rd.
It was a good practice run, since we will be there again weekend after next. For now, I am glad to be home!
As of tomorrow, Grandma is in charge! Penny and I are leaving for a 4 day show. It will be my
first time hauling the big trailer by myself.... Just so you know, I am leaving around 9: 00 A.M. My advice
to you is "GET OFF THE ROAD". The GJA is still with Camp Jacq, so she will be bringing him to the show. That's a new experience. I just show up with my stuff, dog and party supplies. HMMM.
I could get used to this!
Stay tuned! Husband said it best, "Trailer is insured"...
I am a middle age married gal living out my dreams. If it poops, I'm your gal to clean it up! Needs mowing, say no more! Love my husband, my horses, dogs, cats and pond fish, all in that order. Oops! That was before Penny! Hmmm.
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