Spring Shots!!!

The time for shots has come upon us at last..... this spring, in the Western states, there is concern about Equine virus, that caused one horse to be euthanized and another became sick at a national showing.  Protecting your horses from viral diseases, is vitally important, especially if they are taken among a variety of horses, at shows, particularly.  Also, if taken across state lines, it prevents spread of disease. And, saves our horses we love from pain and death.   

Time Flies..........

Hello, My Friends!!!    I've had multiple problems for a while with my laptop, so, I've neglected my blog ...and, so, regretfully, I have not written much for almost a month.   But, I do have some wonderful news in reference to the request for prayer concerning my young friend, who had health problems involving clots that caused a stroke, and she was in a coma, at that time.   I am really excited to tell you, that she shortly came out of the coma, and was taken to an excellent rehab hospital, in Wyoming.   She was proceeding along slowly, but surely, then had some infection issues that put her back into ICU.  Now, however, she is again becoming more and more alert.  Recently, she spoke... and, as if a light had suddenly come on, she recognized her two small boys...and her dear husband, with hugs and tears of joy...........   Its hard for anyone to not recognize God in the middle of THAT!!!    Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers for my friend and her family... We all need support sometimes.... and love from total strangers, can make them become part of the family, in our time of need...... Thank you all!!!...  

Do You Play Games With Your Horse?

Recently... I saw the most adorable video on You Tube o a colt that loved to play with his large ball... and, I was reminded of a horse I knew in Colorado, that loved to roll the plastic barrels around in the arena... he'd play alone with one for a while and then...after tiring of that simple play.... he'd put two barrels together with his nose and roll them BOTH around ....and keep the ends in alignment........he had a great time.... by himself...and we'd just stand and watch amazed and laughing at his fun........ But...if you get out there and participate.... I think...that your horse will enjoy the interaction even more than "horseplay" alone........... Have a great day!......

Hello...its been awhile........

Yes.... I've been rather neglectful of my blog.  I am sorry about that. Its that my picture loading has been impaired lately... I really thought that I'd be able to figure out how my new digital camera works..and manage to post pics from the camera. But, alas, I am inept... LOL...   I never promised you a rose garden....   But, I am trying to do this.  Hopefully...I will soon manage to learn the process.    Comanche' has been on my mind a lot... I still have not gotten her transported to Arizona yet.  I miss her so much. But times and money are elusive.... I am also hoping that this will improve soon.  Keep me in your thoughts... and prayers..    Speaking of prayers... I wanted to update you on my friend whose daughter had been struck down with health problems.  Thank God...for He is Powerful!... This young girl...mother of several young children... has improved to where she is out of a coma...and moving her arms and toes... and is headed to a rehab center.... she has health issues still...but they are slowly improving on a daily  basis. I believe sincere prayer is very effective...and, this is proof of it.  Thank you all for your prayers....... 

Working my fingers to the Bone.....

Well... it is very good to have income coming in....but, its time consuming, too.  LOL... so, while I'd rather be a woman to the manor born... and independently wealthy,  ......its not happening here, folks!........   I've been trying to scope out a place for me to find a house to lease, and a new barn for  Comanche'.  First, I will have her transported to be with me, once I do know what area I want to live in....and, then, I'll do what it takes to get a house close by.  I think I've found one that has good grass hay, and a place to ride into the desert, but I don't like that there's no pasture to run in... and that means she would be trapped in a small corral all day and night...unless I can arrange for her to be turned out some each day.  I'm anxiously awaiting her arrival but I have to take care of the details........  Stay tuned!!!..........  Happy TRAILS!!!!

Finding a Soft Spot to Land...............

Well...that title certainly brings images to a rider's mind....that don't seem to occur to a non rider.   I've only fallen off one horse in my entire life..........and, yes, you guessed it.... It was off Comanche'.  Now, it really wasn't her fault.  I was on a bareback pad, and I'd not changed out the Chicago screws to ties ....so when I pulled back on my reins...here it came...and I was unbalanced ...not having expected this to happen.  ( Note to self: be prepared from now on)  ... well..it scared the wholly stuffing out of me... and, as I landed...nearly under Comanche's belly...I was terrified I'd be stomped.  But no, my girl was absolutely stock still, and she looked down to say, what are you doing DOWN THERE?????........ I think she was truly surprised.... so, the point of this post is....be prepared for anything!...No horse is truly bomb-proof... and, come to think of it.....neither are we... !    Happy Trails, Y'all!!!...

Missing my Mare.....

I've been waiting to bring Comanche' here to Arizona from New Mexico until I have a better idea of where I will be located in the area.  I'm still looking for just the right spot.  But I may see if I can bring her over to the barn I've found near Cave Creek.  Its a fairly good size with a nice arena and round pen and also desert access to ride for miles... that's a big plus... and plenty of people around to ride with it seems.  So, stay tuned!.. Happy Trails until then!.....