I am so done with this. We had a beautiful start of the week. I went out and bought a mounting block and BAAMMM nonstop rain that was supposed to be done last night....is still pouring outside. I would not be surprised if our show is cancelled tomorrow. It is that bad. Mark was like … Continue reading Here Comes the Rain Again: Can I Have Some Cheese With My Whine??

Yes, Remus has been lunged now three times this week. (I only lunged last night on Tuesday evening due to the darkness coming in fast). I do have to trim the grass lower in the field up front though. Chief Can't Trot With His Feet in High Grass (how is that for a show name?) … Continue reading Repetition Is Not A Bad Thing? At Least We Are Consistent

BRGHHH it got cold. I turned the heat on this am, I just can't work at home without it being a bit warmer than 60 degrees in the house especially when I have to go outside in the am to clean and feed in the barn. BRGHHH But Fall has exploded around here. It is … Continue reading Fall Is Here For Sure: Winter Coats, New Friends, Dapples, and More!

Ahh Britney....the minute I went to get on my horse again I had this song pop into my head and KNEW it would be the title of this post today! HA! But yes dear readers. I actually rode again. And even better. ON MY OWN. All by myself! Sing with me! Now before we get … Continue reading Oops, I Think I Did It Again

So one ride in I am still one ride in. Why? Well because monsoon weather came back to TN. We had exactly 2 days of nice fall-like weather before the temps plunged and the rain came from the sky. And it hasn't slacked up since. Our pond is full. As in water over the banks … Continue reading Rain (& Cold)Delay: How Tennessee Does Fall….

Mark and I celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary today (October 12)!! Happy Anniversary to us!! I can't believe in some ways it seems like a zillion more years than that and in other ways it feels like last year!! But as nice as that is there is way more exciting news. As Amanda told me … Continue reading Happy Anniversary to Mark & Me! AND I Rode!

Yes it was 85 degrees on Wednesday and Thursday morning it was 54 degrees at 6 am. At 10 am it was 51 with lots of sun and a brisk breeze. BRGHHHH The good thing is no bugs and no fans on Thursday yay! But first on Wednesday afternoon, I went out to check horses … Continue reading Weather Change = Crazy Horses

So the big visit up to the Northeast is not happening now. I really wanted to get to Fair Hill this year but after weighing all the options and then finding out I have to be up there for work stuff in mid-November it seemed kind of silly to go both times.  I was driving … Continue reading Change of Plans, Oops

Sorry for the bad mood that is enveloping this blog lately. I hope things will change soon! Tennessee is still in a hot phase. It was 95 yesterday. I had a headache since FRIDAY all weekend long which sucks. The sun made the headache worse too. UGH. Today I still have one and today it … Continue reading Moaning Myrtle Monday But Remus Still Makes Me Laugh

i As I wait for my farrier to return from Missouri and his trail ride (rolling eyes here, glad he is having fun), I am still feeding horses, cleaning stalls, and just trying to stay cool. It is hot again. I want that crisp weather back thanks. The leaves are falling so if you look … Continue reading Fair Hill International?? Who Is Going?