Koda is coming along nicely!!!

Koda is obviously doing great. I, on the other hand, really need to get into better shape for this season. Mac is next on the refresher course list!!! :)

Post Winter Update

Koda's training is going well. . . well. . . he's quite a handful! I will have pictures and videos soon.
He is turning 4 this July 11th.

Mac is about to begin his 'retraining' after a winter of vacation!

The dogs are doing great! Duke has gained quite a bit of weight, so we will be keeping our eyes on his food intake. Tess is maintaining her figure like a lady should :)

Our kitty (new addition this winter) Schrodinger, is adjusting well to the home. He is such a loving kitty!

The landscaping around the farm is quite sad looking. I am excited for spring and the green and colors to begin peaking out into the fresh world.

Enjoy the next week of 'odd' March weather: an entire week of 60 - 80 degree weather.

It will be an interesting day when we get freezing and snow once again before June. . . . It's almost inevitable.

Till next time, keep the smile on your face and the optimism in your heart :)

Koda's First 'Riding'

Koda was a champ for his first experience with me on him. This is definitely easier with two people!!! We will be back at it in the morning :)

Koda's First Saddling

Koda and I spent this Sunday introducing the saddle for the first time. I took my time because I want it to be a fun and comfortable experience for him. I am very proud of this little one.
He turned 3 on July 11, 2011. I plan on sitting on him for the first time next weekend.

Wonderful Horsey Weekend!!!

Mac was brilliant these past four days. He is calming and leading the trails. He is becoming quite confident and sure footed! I am so proud of my big boy! I think he really enjoys solo rides so he can chase turkeys and deer and keep all the apples to himself :)
The bugs were virtually nonexistent at Lake Le-Aqua-Na this week and the weather was perfect! We could not believe the crowds Friday night through Sunday afternoon. Horse trailers and campers were practically parked on top of each other. Mac acted like a champ! He had this, "been there done that' attitude most of the time. And of course he had never; this was the most number of horses, kids on bikes, dogs running lose (so unsafe), and noise I think we have been riding around for fun thus far. HE WAS PERFECT!!!! BEST HORSE EVER!!! :) Just goes to show you what a lot of work and time result in :).

Summer coming to an end.

Koda has been doing very well with his groundwork. Mac is still a bugger. He can be pushy and disrespectful, but of course, he will take more time as he is little bit older and more set in his ways. I think they are both making great progress.
Unfortunately, I return to University on Sept. 6th so, for the most part, I will only be able to work with them on the weekends. As long as I suck it up and work during the cold winter Koda will be ready to ride in the spring and Mac will be extremely safe for anybody to ride.
That is my ultimate goal!

Switching up the Horses. . .

Mac is down with a swollen leg :( . The result of a search and rescue episode yesterday in the deep deep mud of the fields. So. . . Koda is next. I will be starting to prepare Koda for saddle by ground work this week. :) I'll keep you posted.

2 Day Round Pen

It had to be done. . . I had acquired most of the wood, all of the posts and some of the boards, over the past years in anticipation of either building an arena or a round pen. I realized a round pen would be more benificial at this time due to what needs to be done with the horses we have. One is not trained at all and the other is a bit past green broke (but not much). My wonderful husband and brilliant son helped me build a 50ft round pen this weekend so I can get to the training of the horses. . . It was inevitable :) Now to go to work!

Shetland Roving Available!!!

i've updated my Etsy store, check it out!
I will be adding my browns within the next few weeks.
Feel free to browse.

Knitting update, Happy 4th

They are getting there. . just a bit more ribbing. . . and the sweater (still working on the arms)
Happy Knitting and Happy 4th Everybody!