Fancy Tales – Fancy Play Day!

November 25, 2017Posted inFancy, Missouri Fox Trotter
I've been in California for over a week.  I had the most amazing time ever!  I'm back home and have a talented young horse to develop.  There is nothing better than a beautiful, talented young horse and a 60' round pen! The herd was in the far pasture across the lake.  I called Fancy's name on my way to the barn.  When I stepped out of the barn with my assortment of tack, Fancy was waiting for me.  The herd was still in the far pasture, but Fancy came a…

Parelli Adventure-Jenny & Nova / Tony & Powder

September 12, 2017Posted inJennifer Vaught, Missouri Fox Trotter, NOVA, Powder
Pat Parelli invited the Vaught family to come and ride with him for an entire month this summer in Colorado.  All the extended family are thrilled that the Vaughts have this great opportunity.  This is just thrilling. The 2013 Spring went by and the great adventure was thought about.  Finally, real plans were in the working and finally, the making!  They left near the end of July and the first day of riding with Pat started July 24th.  I am very blessed that Jenny and Tony decided to take Powder…

Just Another Trail Ride by Hope Robinson

August 15, 2017Posted inCISCO, Country Frank's Lucky Star, Missouri Fox Trotter
Our ride began on a lovely tree lined, shady trail until we encountered LIMBS DOWN. Ugh. No way to get through. We guffawed at the thought of getting OFF our horses to lead them through the branches. Get OFF? Then, remount FROM THE GROUND? Seriously? Nope. Susan and I are loath to back track, but that was our only option. At the fork in the trail, we turned north. Low ground that had turned to ribbons of algae slop caused Cisco to LEAP across to save himself and Susan with…

A Wonderful Compliment- miraculous

August 5, 2017Posted inMiscellaneous
Good information! Thank You Susan! And then it happened...I went down the Rabbit Hole of Susan's Blog and have been happily reading your blog for an hour. I love you honesty. Makes me feel less alone on my horse adventures and gave me many belly laughs. I had to claw my way out of the Rabbit Hole to go pick up my truck. But I will surely retun to reading them very soon. Love to read your quirky writing! PS: Now don't get a big head over this post. As…

EPM NOT Stifle Horse Problem for Beginner Human Understanding

August 3, 2017Posted inCISCO, EPM, Stifle
Turns out Cisco has EPM. It is a neurological disease. All info below did not apply to Cisco. We are in the midst of fighting that disease now. We are expecting 100% recovery. ——————————————————————————————————— 5/8/2018 More EPM Learning- more than a year has passed Cisco remains lame when I ride him. Finally I got to take him to Dr. Randy again. Yes, most of the limping is on the right rear. But here is the deal: The muscle in the hind end that is most affected by EPM has gotten…

What a Great Evening with Cisco and Lucky!

July 29, 2017Posted inCISCO, Country Frank's Lucky Star
The weather changed to "have fun with horses" instead of "try not to die". I arrived at the barn determined to do everything.  Firstly, I decided it was Cisco who was to be the first ride.  I piled my backpack, 22' rope and halter, and bridle around the saddle horn.  I decided to put on his driving bridle and drive him up to the arena - a half a football field away.  Lucky is in the pasture.  Cisco is a right brain extrovert.  He worries and gets anxious.  He has…