The Lucky Star Love Story

March 28, 2017Posted inCISCO, Country Frank's Lucky Star, Missouri Fox Trotter
Once upon a time the favored horse became replaced by the new guy. Lucky Star, the "Horse of No" was a difficult horse for the human. He was dominate over the world, had little to no work ethic and didn't react to pain stimulus. Horses that are reluctant to move won't win many fans in the human and horse world. It takes a ton of horsemanship knowledge to work with these kind of horses. Lucky wasn't the most difficult ever horse. There exist "horses of no" that lie down when…

Music is Emotional- Just Ask the Beatles!

March 17, 2017Posted inMiscellaneous
It was announced that Rain- a Tribute to the Beatles, would be playing at The Kauffman Center for Performing Arts. Dang I missed this when signing up for the usher shifts. Of course, the usher spots were filled now. Hmmmm, thought I. I would like to hear the Beatles music again, so I vowed to get a ticket. Oooops forgot until the day before when attending usher training at The Kauffman Center. Life was good as the box office was open. I asked when the Beatles would be appearing and…

Let’s Make the Arena Fun for Cisco and I!

March 8, 2017Posted inCISCO, Missouri Fox Trotter
I set up the arena for fun! I had two upright barrels standing close together and two large plastic jump boxes standing together. I had the arena alone today so we played at liberty on the ground. Firstly, I needed to do my exercising so Cisco and I walked at a goodly speed twice around the arena. I broke out into a near run while Cisco sped his long legs up ever so little. He stayed with me the entire time. I like to put my hand on his neck…

Cisco the Half Million Dollar Horse

March 7, 2017Posted inCISCO
I believe that Cisco is a Million Dollar Horse (MDH). He just hasn't had the opportunity to prove it yet. What? You want to know what a million dollar horse (MDH)is? No, it isn't a Kentucky Deby winner or an Olympic horse champion. Have you seen pictures of three to six year old children riding a horse without a nearby adult? The children's legs don't reach below the saddle pad. The horse walks slowly along. Or if the child is somewhat familiar with a horse, the horse will reluctantly go…

Opera will Cure It

November 10, 2016Posted inMiscellaneous
I ushered the opera Marriage of Figaro the day after the Trump / Clinton presidential election.  Facebook was burning up.  I felt horrible on that morning as I was planning on celebrating our first woman president...not!  I decided that I couldn't even ride Cisco as I might take my sadness and grumpiness out on him.  But I did go to Cisco and was lucky enough to have multi world champion trainer, Erin Patterson, ride  him.  When I went to the pasture to get Cisco, I forgot about the election.  After…

First the Bridle and Now the Saddle

November 7, 2016Posted inCISCO, Missouri Fox Trotter
I tell people that a new book is not possible because the humor of a person new to horses is gone.  Maybe that theory is flawed.  I might have had two humbling experiences just today and the last time I rode.  I might have dramatic, pathetic and humorous stories, even now.  You be the judge. Friday I decided to change bits today on Cisco's bridle. Cisco made certain that he was involved in the exchange. He had his head mostly in my lap while I was trying to do this.…