Category Archives: Videos

Fall in Iowa

My husband, Steve, sent me this link in an email. I love the video because it captures Iowa pretty much from searching for escaped livestock on horseback to cowboys who need a little more practice. No, I have not ever … Continue reading

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If I have to, I guess…

I didn’t really feel like riding tonight. It was windy–again–and the temperature must have dropped at least 10 degrees since I went outside at lunchtime. The wind and cool temperatures would make for a “fresh” Scamper. What do I mean … Continue reading

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Another Adventure with Izzy

Here’s a very short video of Izzy’s adventure at the New Virginia Saddle Club show earlier this month. I have to give kudos to the folks at New Virginia. They made it very easy for newcomers to join and treated … Continue reading

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Safety First!

When my nephew, Shane, was younger every time I rode in vehicle with him, he would tell everyone to buckle our seat belts. “Safety first!” he’d say.  Shane’s words echoed in my mind tonight when I rode my trusty stead, … Continue reading

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Once a Year

Last Saturday we loaded up all three horses and our 12 year old neighbor and headed south to New Virginia Saddle Club show. It was going to be a show of firsts: the first horse show for Izzy,  the first … Continue reading

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Red Solo Cup

This was my first exposure to this country western song by Toby Keith. It happened quite by accident as I searched for reining videos on YouTube. Turn down the sound for the first 15 seconds if young people are nearby. … Continue reading

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Something New

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. I tried something new last week. I took a riding lesson in an age-old but new-to-me riding discipline, dressage. Dressage is one of the equestrian events in the Olympics. You may have … Continue reading

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Izzy and Me

Before this year ends, I thought I’d put together all the short videos of Izzy so I’d have an archive. It’s not really a complete record because we didn’t get any videos for the first month. She had made a … Continue reading

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Izzy Update – Week Four and Five

We are getting closer. Closer that is, to the big decision: do I try to make the first ride myself or find a “disposable kid”? I’ll explain “disposable kid” in a minute but let me quantify closer. I put a … Continue reading

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Two of Two Christmas videos

This one is a little syrupy but it’s on the mark. Besides she’s pretty and I like country music. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

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