It's pretty bad when you have to go take care of another person's stuff to get a "Vacation", right??
A few months back a very good friend of ours asked us about Ranch Sitting for them while they take a short Vacation of their own. They don't get to do that often, as they have a big place, full of Critters. It's hard to get someone knowledgeable to watch your critters for a couple days. So, of course, I said I would. DH has to stay home and watch our critters. I mean, they have to be taken care of too!
My "Vacation" Starts Sunday afternoon around 4. After we get back in town from trimming horses in Port A.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
Chewie Feets
ok....came home to an owie Chewie last night, again.
after careful digging by the Farrier (who happens to be my DH) we found.......drum roll please...... I mean it, drum rolllllllll please...... Co-operate people! DRUM ROLLLLLLL..... (ah, much better) abscess.
Yes, abscess. Chewie, abscess? NEVER! More like always on that darn Right Front!
on the plus side, his heels are spreading some....bonus!
After talking with fellow blogger/farrier Friend we are thinking deep tissue thrush.....treatment..... penicillin packed cotton balls in frog/abscess area and 1 roll vet wrap and 1/2 roll duck tape. Well, 1/4 roll duck tape maybe!!!
After popping the abscess.....lots of licking and chewing. He always does that.....be it abscess, or Chiro, or a release during a ride....he's a champ!
Set down foot and........immediately takes weight off left front and gives it a break. Houston we FOUND the problem!
Will keep you posted on hoof re-hab!
after careful digging by the Farrier (who happens to be my DH) we found.......drum roll please...... I mean it, drum rolllllllll please...... Co-operate people! DRUM ROLLLLLLL..... (ah, much better) abscess.
Yes, abscess. Chewie, abscess? NEVER! More like always on that darn Right Front!
on the plus side, his heels are spreading some....bonus!
After talking with fellow blogger/farrier Friend we are thinking deep tissue thrush.....treatment..... penicillin packed cotton balls in frog/abscess area and 1 roll vet wrap and 1/2 roll duck tape. Well, 1/4 roll duck tape maybe!!!
After popping the abscess.....lots of licking and chewing. He always does that.....be it abscess, or Chiro, or a release during a ride....he's a champ!
Set down foot and........immediately takes weight off left front and gives it a break. Houston we FOUND the problem!
Will keep you posted on hoof re-hab!
Friday Fill Ins
1. Today I will be BORED OUT OF MY MIND!!
2. She's not sure about jumping tomorrow, and I say why not?
3. What do you think of being an OPEN SHOW RIBBON stealer??
4. At that donut shop down on the it's free Pastry Day til 1030 Friday!
5. People say that what we're all seeking is a little bitty piece of the pie!
6. The image I cherish most is one of my friend Megan I took of her and her horse, Opie and her Reserve Championship Ribbon, and another I can't find and Jen and Megan walking away from me at a show which I WILL FIND!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to helping a friend, tomorrow my plans include horse show and Sunday, I want to get done in Port A so I can start my 'mini vacation'!
2. She's not sure about jumping tomorrow, and I say why not?
3. What do you think of being an OPEN SHOW RIBBON stealer??
4. At that donut shop down on the it's free Pastry Day til 1030 Friday!
5. People say that what we're all seeking is a little bitty piece of the pie!
6. The image I cherish most is one of my friend Megan I took of her and her horse, Opie and her Reserve Championship Ribbon, and another I can't find and Jen and Megan walking away from me at a show which I WILL FIND!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to helping a friend, tomorrow my plans include horse show and Sunday, I want to get done in Port A so I can start my 'mini vacation'!
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Monday night w/ Skelly!
Skeletor had, somehow, gotten free from his halter.
We'd been leaving a halter on his head as he's not been the easiest to catch as he didn't REMEMBER anything from when he was little!
My 4-H meeting got canceled due to equipment not working at the extension office...so home I went.
He got it off a couple days ago, but with it getting PITCH black by the time I get home I hadn't had a chance to work his little butt and catch him!
I knew it was going to be a 'fight'. I mean, I knew Skelly was going to have work quite a bit before he came into me. It had been a while (damn weather) since he'd been worked.
Changed clothes.......and away to the round pen I went. New halter in hand.
Something at our neighbor's was making him run laps....so he'd already had a warm up by the time I got there!
One lap......two lap......step away from him.... what a good boy he turned to the inside.....
Switch Directions...
One lap.....two lap.....step away...turned to the inside..... GOOD BOY!
Switch direction......
Switch direction.....
step away......
Skelly stopped.
I walked to him......he stood still while I approached...licking and chewing...
GOOD BOY!
Halter on and good to go!
Spent the next 5 or 10 mins doing some desensitizing.
Swung end of rope around and around...... in front of him....right side...left side.....lather, rinse, repeat about 4 times......
ended on a good note!
Good boy!
Halter came back off.....
He won't be wearing one 24/7 anymore.
We'd been leaving a halter on his head as he's not been the easiest to catch as he didn't REMEMBER anything from when he was little!
My 4-H meeting got canceled due to equipment not working at the extension office...so home I went.
He got it off a couple days ago, but with it getting PITCH black by the time I get home I hadn't had a chance to work his little butt and catch him!
I knew it was going to be a 'fight'. I mean, I knew Skelly was going to have work quite a bit before he came into me. It had been a while (damn weather) since he'd been worked.
Changed clothes.......and away to the round pen I went. New halter in hand.
Something at our neighbor's was making him run laps....so he'd already had a warm up by the time I got there!
One lap......two lap......step away from him.... what a good boy he turned to the inside.....
Switch Directions...
One lap.....two lap.....step away...turned to the inside..... GOOD BOY!
Switch direction......
Switch direction.....
step away......
Skelly stopped.
I walked to him......he stood still while I approached...licking and chewing...
GOOD BOY!
Halter on and good to go!
Spent the next 5 or 10 mins doing some desensitizing.
Swung end of rope around and around...... in front of him....right side...left side.....lather, rinse, repeat about 4 times......
ended on a good note!
Good boy!
Halter came back off.....
He won't be wearing one 24/7 anymore.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
When Fugly goes too far, AGAIN
Alright people. I'm all for being opinionated! I'm very opinionated myself! But, I don't go dragging people names and reputations through the MUD before knowing the whole story. AND, I dang sure wouldn't be complaining about something I could have put a STOP to and DIDN'T!
Check out Fugly's Blog post here.....Scroll down to 2nd March 15th post titled Are you illiterate, or just asshats? What are YOUR thoughts?
Fuly blog just became un-suspended. Was suspended all day. Links to posts and comments don't work, just main blog page.....hummm....
Jen went to the trouble of email trainer bashed in this post. She posted on her blog, and shared exchange between her and trainer with me.
Some of you may or may not know that FUGLY has a spot in Horse Illustrated (BOOOOO!) Here is the letter I wrote today to Horse Illustrated. I will blog about any reply from Horse Illustrated.
3/16/2010
Dear Horse Illustrated,
I am writing to inform you about the recent activity of one of your contributors. You may already be aware of the situation, but I feel it my ‘duty’ if you will to bring the situation to your attention. You should know what kind of people you have writing for your magazine.
I have a blog. Feel free to check it out at http://texasofallplaces.blogspot.com/. One of your new contributors also has a blog, the “Fugly Horse of the Day” blog . It can be found here http://www.fuglyblog.com/. The subject of this blog is “Snarky commentary on the breeding of poor quality horses, silly or abusive training techniques, and pretty much anything else that annoys me!” That is taken direct from the cached view of the blog on Google. Why am I quoting the cached version? Because the real time version is suspended. Yes, suspended.
Yesterday while searching the blog world I came across a post on “Fugly” titled “Are you illiterate, or just asshats?” In this post “Fugly” ranted and raved about a “a girl entering the ring that I myself had just seen win classes at the last show just a few weeks ago, a girl on a beautiful Appaloosa who was clearly broke to death and then some, sideways lope, wringing tail and all.” “Fugly” flat out accuses said rider and trainer of “taking a chance for a ribbon away from the kids in nylon bridles, the genuinely green horses and the adult riders who were in there for the very first time.” She continues to rant and rave about the horse, rider and trainer and then her “followers” get in on the ranting and raving as well. I will enclose the original post, but I’m unable to print out the comments due to the blog being suspended.
I am the first to admit that I have an opinion and I do voice it. However, I believe that there are some legal issues at hand here, defamation of character perhaps? Dragging numerous persons’ names and reputations through the mud without getting the whole story first? She starts out her rant without ever speaking to the rider or the trainer. Her “followers” start emailing the trainer from fake email addresses and harassing her. A good friend of mine took it upon herself to get the real story. She sent and email from her working email address and had quite a nice exchange with the trainer. What your “Fugly” failed to find out was that, according to the trainer, the exhibitor had permission from the show staff to exhibition the show for practice. Did she fail to use proper show etiquette and flip her number upside down, yes she did.
Had “Fugly” bothered to bring this problem to the attention of the staff before she went on a rant on her blog maybe she would have actually helped those “kids in nylon bridles, the genuinely green horses and the adult riders who were in there for the very first time” that she claimed this rider was hindering, and pointed out to the rider/trainer/show manager that the exhibitor should have her number turned upside down.
This is not the first incident with “Fugly”. A while back she again posted some misinformed information on her blog, got people up in arms and ranting and raving to a horse owner who was down on her luck. Said owner had made arrangements for someone to pick up the horses, but by the time said person could get there so many “Fugly Followers” had called and harassed her that she wouldn't hand over the poor horses because she thought the person picking them up was one of them! So, a handful of horses went un-helped because “Fugly” posts incorrect information on her blog because she acts before she thinks.
I hope that you will take into consideration the kind of people you put on your magazine staff. I also hope that you will check into them, how they act and what they do because that is a direct representation of your magazine.
Check out Fugly's Blog post here.....Scroll down to 2nd March 15th post titled Are you illiterate, or just asshats? What are YOUR thoughts?
Fuly blog just became un-suspended. Was suspended all day. Links to posts and comments don't work, just main blog page.....hummm....
Jen went to the trouble of email trainer bashed in this post. She posted on her blog, and shared exchange between her and trainer with me.
Some of you may or may not know that FUGLY has a spot in Horse Illustrated (BOOOOO!) Here is the letter I wrote today to Horse Illustrated. I will blog about any reply from Horse Illustrated.
3/16/2010
Dear Horse Illustrated,
I am writing to inform you about the recent activity of one of your contributors. You may already be aware of the situation, but I feel it my ‘duty’ if you will to bring the situation to your attention. You should know what kind of people you have writing for your magazine.
I have a blog. Feel free to check it out at http://texasofallplaces.blogspot.com/. One of your new contributors also has a blog, the “Fugly Horse of the Day” blog . It can be found here http://www.fuglyblog.com/. The subject of this blog is “Snarky commentary on the breeding of poor quality horses, silly or abusive training techniques, and pretty much anything else that annoys me!” That is taken direct from the cached view of the blog on Google. Why am I quoting the cached version? Because the real time version is suspended. Yes, suspended.
Yesterday while searching the blog world I came across a post on “Fugly” titled “Are you illiterate, or just asshats?” In this post “Fugly” ranted and raved about a “a girl entering the ring that I myself had just seen win classes at the last show just a few weeks ago, a girl on a beautiful Appaloosa who was clearly broke to death and then some, sideways lope, wringing tail and all.” “Fugly” flat out accuses said rider and trainer of “taking a chance for a ribbon away from the kids in nylon bridles, the genuinely green horses and the adult riders who were in there for the very first time.” She continues to rant and rave about the horse, rider and trainer and then her “followers” get in on the ranting and raving as well. I will enclose the original post, but I’m unable to print out the comments due to the blog being suspended.
I am the first to admit that I have an opinion and I do voice it. However, I believe that there are some legal issues at hand here, defamation of character perhaps? Dragging numerous persons’ names and reputations through the mud without getting the whole story first? She starts out her rant without ever speaking to the rider or the trainer. Her “followers” start emailing the trainer from fake email addresses and harassing her. A good friend of mine took it upon herself to get the real story. She sent and email from her working email address and had quite a nice exchange with the trainer. What your “Fugly” failed to find out was that, according to the trainer, the exhibitor had permission from the show staff to exhibition the show for practice. Did she fail to use proper show etiquette and flip her number upside down, yes she did.
Had “Fugly” bothered to bring this problem to the attention of the staff before she went on a rant on her blog maybe she would have actually helped those “kids in nylon bridles, the genuinely green horses and the adult riders who were in there for the very first time” that she claimed this rider was hindering, and pointed out to the rider/trainer/show manager that the exhibitor should have her number turned upside down.
This is not the first incident with “Fugly”. A while back she again posted some misinformed information on her blog, got people up in arms and ranting and raving to a horse owner who was down on her luck. Said owner had made arrangements for someone to pick up the horses, but by the time said person could get there so many “Fugly Followers” had called and harassed her that she wouldn't hand over the poor horses because she thought the person picking them up was one of them! So, a handful of horses went un-helped because “Fugly” posts incorrect information on her blog because she acts before she thinks.
I hope that you will take into consideration the kind of people you put on your magazine staff. I also hope that you will check into them, how they act and what they do because that is a direct representation of your magazine.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
FRiday Fill Ins
1. I am so looking forward to District Horse Judging April 10th!
2. If I don't do it now, it will still be there to do later.
3. When you get out of the car don't slam the door.
4. Volunteering with 4-H is a big part of my life.
5. If you need anything you know where to find me.
6. If it didn't' cost so dang much, I'd love to go on a trip.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to not having to rush home after 4-h meeting cuz DH will be home a bit after 5 to let the dogs out and feed, tomorrow my plans include helping out with HAPPY TAILS adoptions at Pet Smart in Victoria (stop by if you are in the area) and Sunday, I want to enjoy a good lunch with friends!
2. If I don't do it now, it will still be there to do later.
3. When you get out of the car don't slam the door.
4. Volunteering with 4-H is a big part of my life.
5. If you need anything you know where to find me.
6. If it didn't' cost so dang much, I'd love to go on a trip.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to not having to rush home after 4-h meeting cuz DH will be home a bit after 5 to let the dogs out and feed, tomorrow my plans include helping out with HAPPY TAILS adoptions at Pet Smart in Victoria (stop by if you are in the area) and Sunday, I want to enjoy a good lunch with friends!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
For EVERYONE out there
Who's having a bit of a rough time of things....for WHATEVER reason! Take this, put it on your blog....and look at it when you NEED IT!
Helmet Head
Working with Kiddos.....I've seen some crazy things. I can't stress Helmets enough. I wish trainers and equine professionals would set a great example and wear them!!!
Check out this 'article' at a Pro's website.....kinda of a 'call to action' if you will.
Heather Blitz Dressage
Check out this 'article' at a Pro's website.....kinda of a 'call to action' if you will.
Heather Blitz Dressage
Contest Giveaway
OK people....i KNOW you all LOVE getting FREE stuff, I sure do!
Take minute and read my post below, and make a guess! I'm going to leave it going for a while as only ONE person has guessed!!
Closest guess with OUT going over wins!
Sorry Jen, no guessing since you already know the answer! :)
Take minute and read my post below, and make a guess! I'm going to leave it going for a while as only ONE person has guessed!!
Closest guess with OUT going over wins!
Sorry Jen, no guessing since you already know the answer! :)
Monday, March 8, 2010
Just a quick note~
Spent the day with my kiddos (Victoria Co Horse Judging Team) at the HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO horse judging Contest.......
One of my kiddos placed VERY WELL!!! There were 143 kiddos there.....anyone wanna guess what she placed? I'll post the answer around 9am Tuesday!
Start guessing!
I'll find something cool to send the winner....if anyone guesses correctly!
One of my kiddos placed VERY WELL!!! There were 143 kiddos there.....anyone wanna guess what she placed? I'll post the answer around 9am Tuesday!
Start guessing!
I'll find something cool to send the winner....if anyone guesses correctly!
Friday, March 5, 2010
Friday Fill Ins
1. Why are you making this so difficult, huh?
2. I want you to take time to stop and smell the....mud puddles.
3. If we do it they way I think is best, then it will be on my terms.
4. I'm not the type to sit back and see what happens.
5. I could use a MILLION DOLLARS, my friend J would have a new barn and covered arena, I'd move to SAN MARCOS and build my trainer the facility of her dreams, but an out of this world horse and we'd travel the US together going to shows!!
6. You make a plan and then you stick to it.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to it being light just a bit longer, tomorrow my plans include checking in on a friend we haven't seen in a while and Sunday, I want to relax, but i have to work!
2. I want you to take time to stop and smell the....mud puddles.
3. If we do it they way I think is best, then it will be on my terms.
4. I'm not the type to sit back and see what happens.
5. I could use a MILLION DOLLARS, my friend J would have a new barn and covered arena, I'd move to SAN MARCOS and build my trainer the facility of her dreams, but an out of this world horse and we'd travel the US together going to shows!!
6. You make a plan and then you stick to it.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to it being light just a bit longer, tomorrow my plans include checking in on a friend we haven't seen in a while and Sunday, I want to relax, but i have to work!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Should you Really be RIDING....
If you feel the need for this!!!
OnTyte Magnetic Stirrup Irons and Slip On Boots/Magnetic Soles
I LOVE getting catalogs in the mail, LOVE IT! I can't afford most of the stuff in them, but ever since I was little I've thoroughly enjoyed thumbing through the glossy, colorful pages of the catalogs, picking out all the stuff I'd buy if I could. I sometimes find items I don't agree with....but this 'invention' has set the bar very high for finding something I disagree with more!
Now, I have REALLY, REALLY, REALLY seen it all! What the heck?
What happened to having to have BALANCE and a steady leg to ride?
Now the jumper people are turning to 'aids' like the barrel racers and their Velcro 'em in the saddle stuff.
What the heck?
and the price? YIKES!
For those that think going out and spending almost $500 on this 'system' is going to make you a better rider....I'd suggest you invest in a well broke horse, a good fitting saddle, and some professional lessons and REALLY LEARN TO RIDE!!
Magnetic force is ONLY so STRONG....
Good seat/legs/hands/balance will last a lot longer!
Anyone else have a take on this?
OnTyte Magnetic Stirrup Irons and Slip On Boots/Magnetic Soles
I LOVE getting catalogs in the mail, LOVE IT! I can't afford most of the stuff in them, but ever since I was little I've thoroughly enjoyed thumbing through the glossy, colorful pages of the catalogs, picking out all the stuff I'd buy if I could. I sometimes find items I don't agree with....but this 'invention' has set the bar very high for finding something I disagree with more!
Now, I have REALLY, REALLY, REALLY seen it all! What the heck?
What happened to having to have BALANCE and a steady leg to ride?
Now the jumper people are turning to 'aids' like the barrel racers and their Velcro 'em in the saddle stuff.
What the heck?
and the price? YIKES!
For those that think going out and spending almost $500 on this 'system' is going to make you a better rider....I'd suggest you invest in a well broke horse, a good fitting saddle, and some professional lessons and REALLY LEARN TO RIDE!!
Magnetic force is ONLY so STRONG....
Good seat/legs/hands/balance will last a lot longer!
Anyone else have a take on this?
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