This month my sister Brooklyn and I visited the local auction before grabbing some lunch. I wasn't looking for another horse; just browsing! However, as we were walking through[...]
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This was one of the funnest events I’ve ever been to. We were surrounded by people who loved their horses and all things equine and rodeo. I have spent the last few weeks trying to s[...]
Now that we’ve been given permission to ride on our neighbor’s property it made sense to cut a dedicated trail through the woods. It was a perfect opportunity to use the mini-ex[...]
Tonight I was riding Minka around the yard and kept hearing Phoenix whinnying and wanting some attention. So, without any preparation or care for Minka’s would-be objections I halter[...]
This Saturday we hurried over to Pontotoc when we found out Amberley Snyder was hosting a clinic for barrels and poles! We only learned about the clinic at the last minute, which didnâ[...]
This fall has been filled with so many exciting times getting to work with our horses. A few weeks ago we took Cowboy and Cojo to a cattle working clinic and also Phoenix turned 18 mon[...]
My sister and I went to a cattle working clinic for beginners at Panther Creek Stables. They have a large facility where they teach all things to work on a ranch. This was my first tim[...]
Today Phoenix is 18 months old and I've been waiting a long time for this day. I had seen someone on YouTube start their young horse with a saddle several months before they could star[...]
In the midst of a sweltering summer, my sister Brooklyn and I found a sweet escape at Trace State Park in Northeast Mississippi. We decided to go on a morning trail ride with our quart[...]
I brought the horses over to my mom and dad’s house and we went on a trail ride to check on our cows. We had been repairing and old property line fence and made a some new paths to t[...]
A few weeks ago I started keeping my saddles in the living room in a corner that needed decoration. It's a spot that's too small for any useful furniture and my floor stand fit perfect[...]
Tonight was the first time I tried riding Pollyanne under saddle. She is a little stubborn and doesn't turn or stop, but that only added to the fun of going on a quick ride around[...]
This year has been filled with amazing opportunities to meet and hang out with horse lovers! Last month my sister and I met Reita who used to raise Gypsy Vanners and also drives carria[...]
This was a 3-month project I did with my Dad and good friend Josh. We started at the beginning of March and completed the barn at the end of May with the homebound return of Minka, Cow[...]
Yesterday I had a wild hair to hop on Mom and Dad’s Tennessee Walker they’ve had in the pasture for the last five years. Pollyanne has always been a friendly horse that loves atten[...]
Today was the most fun I’ve ever had learning to ride a horse. My new friend Juan spent the afternoon teaching me about rein contact and leg positions. These principles unlock an inf[...]
Tonight was a pretty exciting first time leading Phoenix! After a long day of meetings and errands I was particularly interested in spending some time in the barn with Minka and Ph[...]
A couple of weeks ago, just before going to bed, I found Minka limping with lacerations on both legs, a cut just above the hoof, in the rain and mud. I had already scheduled Cowboy for[...]
I found an Australian Stock Saddle on marketplace earlier this week. It’s basically a cross between Western and English saddles; the desire being comfortable for long trail rides.[...]
This afternoon I went on my first trail ride away from the farm with Minka. We loaded up and headed to Trace State Park in Pontotoc and meandered through the equestrian trails on t[...]
I’m pretty excited about 2023! We started this year off right with a fantastic weather for ride around the property with Minka!! It took a while for her to get comfortable with ta[...]
For Christmas this year I got a Mecate Rein for Cowboy’s headstall. It’s a 22 foot rope that is divided between reins and a weighted tail for groundwork and a lead. I was in[...]
Cowboy is still setting back when tied up. Sometimes it's discouraging and I forget that we're making progress because he pulls back with so much energy. However, I had an epiphany[...]
After several weeks of building my first fence I can excitedly say that it was given a final inspection under a beautiful sunset! 🎉 Only one more thing to do ... add horses![...]
Well, it was a very sweet time today when Dad and I got my grandfather's old 8N Ford tractor running after it had been sitting for a few months. We immediately put it to work hauling a[...]