Shuttle made her first trip out across the open prairie today. It was her first real ride since I was given the O.K. to get on her again two weeks ago. I mean, I rode her once in Texas, and I rode her yesterday for a short stint, but the snow on the ground and [...]
Yesterday, while not entirely different from every other day, brought a big ol’ smile to my face. It was overcast.It was cold.It was windy. Did I mention it was cold?There was snow on the ground. I had great company, a big pretty buttermilk-colored dun horse to ride – and I do mean big and I [...]
I have always heard that there are regional differences in cooking- but having grown up in the south, I thought nothing of eating red beans and rice, fried okra, quiches, lots of fresh veggies and seafood. But up north, well they don’t eat the same. Apparently. Two weeks ago, I fried okra, and made Red [...]
After spending the night in NE at a quaint little motel, I was up bright and early to head into Pierre, SD where Zach was going to be able to meet me. He had to drop Granny’s Jeep off at the dealer to get the fan replaced. Granny, is Zach’s mother, for those of you [...]
So I’m back in the cold wilderness of South Dakota! Shuttle, Gump and I left Texas on Wednesday morning at around 8:30 am and figured we’d just drive until we got into Nebraska. I’ve decided, that while they may grow great corn and beautiful Alfalfa Hay in this state, I despise driving through it. They [...]
Tuesday we ran at Hopper ranch. We were way off the pace, seeing as how I was terrified he’d not stop coming out of the arena. Here in Texas, they run barrel races with what is called an open gate. That means that you run in and out of the arena and stop your horse [...]
So Shuttle had an appointment with the vet yesterday. A checkup if you will, to see how her joint was faring after the infection ravaged it for the better part of the summer. It felt good to the touch.It x-rayed beautifully.She moved better than ever. And I’m now allowed to begin riding her again! Six [...]
First, my brother wanted me to post his email that he sent me concerning what I wrote previously. He was upset with me, as is his right, because his perception is his. He felt like I was being disparaging toward our folks. Those of you that read this blog know that I very much love [...]
And it’s not working. I can only get into three pairs of jeans right now. I don’t know what the deal is. I guess it’s only been two weeks since I started, and yesterday I was able to plan out a mile long route, across a fairly straight patch of pasture. Yeah, well that mile [...]
I am bound for Texas as of tomorrow. It’s been a crazy week around here. Yesterday we helped sort calves so that the neighbor could ship today.This morning I helped gather calves so they could be shipped. I skipped the second pasture to come home and pack. So far everything is coming into place nicely. [...]
