Anne

Fred was here last Wednesday to shoe Bart, Oisin, and Derry. Stone has wonderful, tough Quarter Horse feet, so he is staying barefoot for another cycle. But the Pearl Brothers got 4 shoes each, and are back to work. Derry has stayed fully shod all winter. As always, Fred’s visit was full of fun (and […]

Life careens onward without letup. I am very grateful for all the kind comments about the blog, and I mean to be more regular, but life is just too hectic, so I end up with way too many pictures, as this post will prove. Here are five days of a strangely warm February in our

For the first time in 2024, Jane and I are back on a horse. Yesterday, I rode Brett’s Crumlin while he rode his new horse, Junior. Lotta gave us a dressage lesson, and we finished up jumping some tiny little jumps for fun. Jane took pictures. The weather was beautiful, and it was a treat,

I know there is one more day to go, but I will be glad to see the end of this month. It has been difficult here, and fraught with bad weather and bad news for some good friends. I keep counting on better days ahead. Perhaps February will provide that. It usually brings the first

The Missouri Hunter Jumper Organization had their awards banquet yesterday evening. Harry, Jane and I, along with the dogs, Weedy and Eddy, packed into the car to attend. We had planned to applaud our friends winning big ribbons. Then, I was notified that I was being given a special award myself. I am not very