So, after 6 months of owning Duke I have finally ridden him. He was a little fresh coming off a 5 month vacation, but it looks like as long as he's ridden once a week he is very quite and very concerned about his rider. I *think* I have found a trainer for him to help teach him how to use his entire body when under saddle. Currently he just ( Read more... )

I've been trying to compile all of photos of Shadow together today. Each one was a tiny slice of agony that brought on a fresh case of tears. I've been completely worthless today. I especially lost it when I saw her empty dog house on the deck ( Read more... )

My doggie, Shadow, died today. In Dec. she would have turned 10. My heart is so incredibly broken right now, I can't stop crying...


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For my birthday this year (Feb. 21) I got a pony. I was super excited, I got her to be a companion for my 33 year old TB Ginger. She was a very cute, spunky little thing around 4 years old that very closely resembled my Gypsy cross mare, Melody, in markings ( Read more... )

Since I technically still have awhile before I can seriously ride again I've been contemplating leasing out Duke. It just so happens that a friend of mine is looking for a free lease on a riding horse. She only wants a 6 month to a year's lease, so it would be absolutely PERFECT for me. The barn he's be going to is actually the barn I'd LOVE to ( Read more... )

For the first time since my accident (my lovely 8 month adventure) I rode my horse today.  I technically have 3 more weeks to go before I officially have the OK to ride, but the day was just too perfect to pass up.  Sunny, slight breeze, and 55 degrees.  Nothing was going to keep me off my pony.  It felt amazing to be back in  the saddle.  All I ( Read more... )

Yay! I'm super excited Melody came home yesterday.  I was a bit concerned about how Mel and Duke would act with each other, but Mel COMPLETELY ignored him- it was rather comical.  Poor Duke was like 'hey there lady! who are you?' trots after her while Mel was like 'Hello old goat friends and old Donkey, and grass.' hee hee ( Read more... )

So, about two weeks ago my friend Kelly sent me a text with information on a 13 yr old TB gelding she found that was supposed to be dead quiet and beginner safe. (the Fjord didn't work out at all)  It perked my interest, so I hopped online and found the sales ad.  The pictures did NOTHING for the horse, so I emailed the lady and asked for more ( Read more... )

Heh, I'm really in no position to be looking at a new horse at the moment, but I got offered a Fjord last week.  I'm hoping to go and look at him this weekend to see if we mesh.  I really wish I could ride him, but I'll have to trust my riding instructor on how he handles.

Mostly I'm looking for a harness prospect, but this pony is a 9yr old15hh ( Read more... )

I finially convenced the hospital to let me go home under the care of a home nurse, so I've been out of the hospital for almost 3 weeks.  Mostly, I'm trying to avoid that second surgery and see if my body will heal by itself ( Read more... )