Category Archives: Horses

ITREC Sept 1

Posted on September 5, 2012 by praysehim

Just to refresh your memory Iowa Trail Riding Equestrian Challenges (ITREC) are 2 to 3 hour trail rides interspersed with 5 to 6 obstacles. There have three divisions: Going Green, Working Horse and Finesse. Scamper and I are in the … Continue reading →

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A Woman’s Perogative

Posted on August 28, 2012 by praysehim

A woman’s prerogative is to change her mind. That’s why I returned the new saddle my husband talked me into buying for my birthday. It’s also why a few weeks after my birthday I finally settled on the perfect replacement … Continue reading →

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Izzy Update – Ride #35

Posted on August 15, 2012 by praysehim

Tonight Izzy & I started in the round pen for two reasons. I had a sack full of aluminum cans that I thought would be a good lesson for desensitizing and I wanted to try riding her in a different … Continue reading →

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Izzy Latest – Not Survival of the Fittest

Posted on August 3, 2012 by praysehim

I walked across one of our small pastures for the horses and heard it crunch with each step. That is not normal for Iowa. Usually by this time of year, the pastures are short because the horses have eaten them … Continue reading →

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Summer Doldrums

Posted on July 17, 2012 by praysehim

I think I’ve got the summer doldrums. This hot, dry weather is not helping. I got up early this morning and rode Scamper but just could not get motivated to ride Izzy tonight. Our rides are getting a little stale … Continue reading →

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Would you rather?

Posted on July 6, 2012 by praysehim

I wanted to ride yesterday and since it’s been so blasted hot, I thought I’d get up early and ride before going into to work. Wouldn’t you know, as I am leading Scamper to the trailer to saddle, what do … Continue reading →

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Ups & Downs or Heigh Ho, Silver

Posted on July 4, 2012 by praysehim

The first part of this week with Izzy has been characterized by ups and downs. Monday night included too many ups, as in rearing. I was excited to ride because we’ve been working on Lesson #15, Backing Up – Part … Continue reading →

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This too shall pass

Posted on June 26, 2012 by praysehim

Remember the blue tarp cowboy curtain? I thought I was so smart to use that old tarp. Those trees out in our north small pasture were just about the perfect distance apart, too. It was a great training tool. Well, … Continue reading →

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You Are Correct!

Posted on June 25, 2012 by praysehim

Yes, it is a horse’s tooth. Rob you are the winner!! Specifically, it is one of Izzy’s baby molars. I found it Sunday morning in her feed pan. I thought it was just trash like a bit of corn cob … Continue reading →

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What is it?

Posted on June 24, 2012 by praysehim

The first person to identify the object next to the quarter in the pictures below, wins! What do you win? A pat on the back, the satisfaction of knowing that you are smarter than the other 5 readers of this … Continue reading →

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