Horse Journal

Monday, May 18, 2015

Billerica's Horseman's Fun Show and then a run to Bobby's for Shoe $

Great little horse show in Billerica today. I met so many people and it was fun from the lady who took the pictures from "Wicked Local" to Mike the guy who has a farm near Winchenton and does Barrel Racing Clinics, Star's mom and sweet family, Jerry the man calling the awards and seeing Stacie finally for the first time.

STAR, my new best friend

It was great.
One of the events

Saturday, May 16, 2015

Early to barn, 55 degrees peaceful grooming and grazing

This was the picture of the day for me. Got to the farm at 830 and there wasn't a 9am so that meant that I could groom Duke for at least an hour before going out on a ride. It was so relaxing and I was completely alone except for the tall lady that leases the dark brown horse. She is kind of snobby but I thin she has a nice heart. She talked to me for a while as she let her horse graze on the grass around the side barn and water barrels. I think she may be nice but a little protective. I invited her to the Billerica Fun Horse Show today. She seemed happier than when I usually see her. A few weeks ago when we passed her on the trails, she was talking to her horse so gently. I told her that I liked how nice her voice sounded as they rode by and the horse seemed to respond. She said it helps her relationship with her horse and also is great for safety because her horse will take care of her and keep her safe. It was very nice to hear her ideas on her horse and relationships. :)

Foxie is still healing, children riders only. It was good to hear her feeling that good though. The looks a little stressed in this pic.

The one lady on the ride today was nice. She was very talkative. She seemed to enjoy her ride very much. we did small trots.She said she had back issues.

Olivia was able to sell Syrah to a nice family. She will be working at ranch and interning at a Vet this summer.

The horses were all calling between each other loudly. They even neighed loudly as we left on the 10am ride. Mariah was with Amanda and she was very loud. They continued to chat loudly. Theresa said Pete was lonely missing friends at the corral and Cissus had gotten pushed around in the herd she needed to be separated for her safety.

Sweet Duke, took a nap while we hung out

Sweet face Duke resting peacefully before we went around and tried to eat all the dandelions

Little Mama and her Sweetie Pie Lamb

Saturday, May 9, 2015

9am walk ride cloudy 60s

Got to the ranch at 830. I would like to get there at about 815 if Im going on a 9am. I think I didn't adjust the saddle good enough. I think from now on instead of going with the ride, Ill wait with Duke and then we may follow behind slowly. I can work with Duke to not especially catch up. He can practice listening to me. Not running to catch up but taking other trails and spending time with me.
He was with the ride, and I wasn't able to stay at the end because Amy was at the end and I couldn't get Duke to easily turn back.
It was a nice ride. We left late because some woman was like 15min late and we had to wait for her. She acted jerky on the ride. She complained she called for a canter ride. I saw her strap the horse to pass someone. I called out that she shouldn't pass. Katie re-interated, stay in line.

The whole ride, Duke was shaking his head like crazy. I was worried that I didn't get his bridle on straight. Honestly I think I should have taken the saddle home with the bridle so I could clean his bit and treat his bridle with the oil. I would like it to be more comfortable on his head.
When we got back from the ride. Duke slowly pulled over to the side to walk behind the rest of the horses on the ramp. He is getting better. Bryce came by and let me know that the breaststrap really looked lose today. It really did. I think it fell a bit.
After we got back I was able to work in Duke's tail and his fur. I brushed him for a long time. We hung out and then I trotted with him back to the herd. I was able to give him a treat and also Bogie too. Its nice to spoil Bogie a little. He looked like he had the day off today.