Biggest snow so far this year

Last year this same week, we got a record snow. About 14 inches. Today, we got about 4 or 5 inches. Sure isn't that big, but it got us out of school for one day so far! But Dang it was cold. 19 was today's high, but most of it was 19, and the bitter cold wind made it seem more like 8. But I was outside almost all day! I went sledding, walking, and of course riding Fancy. I wanted to ride Lightning but my dad said it was too cold for him to come watch haha. I never let weather stop me.(; But yeah, I rode and got some videos and pictures of the horses. Not many of either though. But it was a blizzard out for a large part of the day. it was really neat.(: I'm hoping to ride Lightning again soon, and I'll have a new update when I do.(:

Lightning's First Ride!

Oh my gosh. Yesterday, I rode Lightning for the first time! My dad led him of course, but I can't wait till I can ride him on my own! Anyway he did SO well. He didn't even buck or anything, not once. I got on his back and he stood pretty still, and then after some walking around he decided to trot a bit! It was so fun fun and his gaits are so smooth! It was amazing! I love that baby boy so much :) I'll never forget this!

Lightning is gelded!

Ohhh myyy goodness! It finally happened! Lightning is no longer a stallion! He is a gelding!!! So I woke up early this morning, brushed all his winter coat off, and got him all pretty for the vet. When she came out, I brought Lightning into the yard, then the vet sedated him. He took the needle very well. He actually had to take it twice since the first time didn't work haha! Then he fell to the ground, not too hard though, and I was the last thing he saw before he went unconscious. Then I sat and stroked him neck throughout the procedure. He did really well! After it was all done, and he came to, he opened his eyes and saw me rubbing his face. Then he decided he was gonna just stay down and nap! Haha! So we actually had to spray him with the water hose to get him on his feet! After that, Gandalf got his rabies shot and then we took Sienna and Fancy out to the pasture in the end of the field and left Lightning in the pasture by the barn. They are probably still out there whinnying back and forth to each other. Lightning did actually leave the far side of the pasture and let me brush him. He was a good boy all day today. I'm so proud of him and I LOVE HIM SOOOOOOOOOOOO (Ox1000) much!!! The pictures of him in the stall are before the procedure, and the pics of him loose are after. :)

Another Day Goes By...

Well, today is a dreary stormy-looking day. I've been riding Sienna lately and she's doing surprisinly well. I'm so pleased with her! Lightning is also being a sweetie and doing well with his training. Fancy as always is doing good too. I plan to ride today if it doesn't rain anymore. I'm really starting to get into the swing of summer!!! Well as I write this I'm in math class in the computer lab. I just finished an online test and did pretty well :) Math is my favorite subject even though it can be hard, but at least you don't see the dreaded word "Explain" on a math test very often. :) Haha i love :)'s! I'm so happy and hyper today! It's been a pretty good day. :) Haha! Well Talk to yall soon! I'll be sure to add more pics within the next couple days.

P.s. Lightnings Mystery's castration is scheduled for THIS SATURDAY.

Another Day...

Today was yet another beautiful day. Though the wind was a bit chilly, it was sunny and clear, and I had a great time. I went to Tractor Supply today and got M-T-G. It's for skin condition/small skin wound treatment and hair growth. Haha. I put a lot on Sienna's tail. Lightning was really sweet today. I went up to him and he kinda nipped at me, but he always does that and it's a playful sign of love :) The other horses were fine too, and I sat on Fancy's back till Lightning came running, then I jumped off and got outta the way so I wouldn't be ran over! Haha!

A Mother & Her Son

This is Sienna and Lightnings Mystery touching noses in mutual affection. I love them both so much!

SORRY!

Sorry for not posting anything in a long time! I'll be back this evening with more to say since I'm at school right now!

Essay

This is my story for the Young Writer's Competition!

April 28, 2009

Sugar is a kind and gentle little pony, but I can’t ride her to save my life. No matter how hard I push her, she won’t even walk. My brother insisted on having a horse though, so I get to help in picking the perfect horse. I have gone with my dad to see some ponies already, but nearly all of them live up to my dad’s stereotype of ponies, meaning all were wild and nearly unfit to be owned. I keep telling my brother that he will get a much better steed if we look for a horse, but he is reluctant because he wants a short mount. So our search grows more difficult.

April 30, 2009

I think we have found the perfect horse! Today my grandmother told me about a sorrel pony that a man had mentioned to her. She described the pony as sweet and good natured and expecting a foal soon. I had heard enough and by the evening had convinced my grandpa to take me to meet this pony. When we arrived I was surprised to see that this was no pony, it was a somewhat tall horse. She was pitiful—her bones stuck out through her filthy, not yet shedded winter coat, her belly bulging with the burden of a fetus ready to come into the world soon. Her mane and tail were stringy and tangled, and her eyes were full of desperation. I could tell she was a good horse underneath her sad appearance, and if she stayed here, she would starve in this mud hole that was her pasture, and neither she nor the baby would stand a chance of survival. I rode her, and she did a fabulous job. She was docile and patient—I could tell she was the one. I told my dad about her when we returned home and he said she sounded great and we should buy her. We are expecting her to be brought out to our farm any time.

May 6, 2009

Finally! The horse finally arrived! She was brought earlier today, and the first thing she did was get in a fight with our other horse Fancy. Fancy won this time. The new horse seemed far more interested in the grassy pasture however, and went straight to grazing. I went to sit with her as she ate, and I could tell she was already much happier. I smiled as I took off her broken bridle and replaced it with one that we already had in preparation for her arrival. I can’t wait until her baby comes!

May 13, 2009

Today I rode Sienna! Sienna is the name my brother decided for the new horse since that is what color she is. Her smooth gait was very pleasing and I’m anxious for our next ride. She needs a little training though because she isn’t very accustomed to riding, but before long I will have her riding like a champion! Oh, and the foal is coming very soon. My dad said he could tell that she should give birth within a few days. Yay!

May 15, 2009

WOW, I AM SO EXCITED! The foal was born today! My dad called me after school to tell me! When I found out, I cried with joy, but part of me was sad because I had wanted to be there when it happened. Either way though, I was ecstatic! When I first saw him, my smile beamed like nothing you’ve ever seen, and I nearly wept. There he stood on long, wobbly legs, his dark silver coat gleaming in the sunlight. I threw my arms around him, and he didn’t back away, he embraced my hug and held there. There was an immediate love and connection that no words could ever explain. I have named him Lightning because he has two lightning bolt-shaped stripes on his nose. He has given me such joy, and I’ll never forget this day! He and I are going to have such a great relationship. I’m so anxious to see all the adventures he and I will encounter together! I love him and Sienna so much, and I always will.

Another Snow Day

It's been a while since I've updated by blog, but I'm back! today was a beautifully snowy day! Especially earlier in the morning before noon. I looked outside in the morning to see a shimmering white wonderland, and when I looked out through the field, the end was nowhere to be found; it simply vanished into a mysterious fog of snow. It was great. Gandalf was by my side all day, as he always is. We went in the woods and through the field together. We saw turkeys in the field. A ton of them! Then on the way back we saw 4 or 5 big huge vultures! Then when we got back we switched Lightning and Sienna. lightning went crazy and I got great pictures! It sure has been a fun day... =)

Gandalf

It's Gandalf! I took this today. I had him lay down in front of the pasture in the good light and snapped a few, this one being the best. He's such a good bubby..

Edits!

These are some edits I made for my Youtube channel, for my icon or background. Hope you like them! Youtube username: RedneckCowgirl95

Drawings

Yesterday, I got bored and drew some pictures. The first one is a Saddlebred in a show, meant for my friend LeeAnn who shows a Saddlebred named Honey. The second is an Arabian stallion. The third is a dun QH mare. Anyway, hope you like them!

Sienna

Sienna is a rescue horse

Lightning

Lightning is Sienna's baby

Fancy

Fancy is my horse. My first horse. She is a bay QH mare that I couldn't love more if I died trying! She is very sweet, very kind, and a very good riding horse. Here's our story.

One day when my brother and I got home from our mom's, my dad was gone and we were told to stay inside because we had a surprise! I waited and waited, and finally when it got dark, my dad and papaw finally returned and told us to come outside. They led us to the barn, and I couldn't see anything, but my dad lit up a flashlight which revealed a beautiful bay horse. I was so shocked I thought I was gonna faint! Hahahaha! The reason we had to wait so long was because she had torn down the fence after being shocked and ran away, and my dad had to go get her! She ran clear into a nearby neighborhood! But she finally got back, and the next day, I spent the whole day getting to know her and quickly fell deeply in love.

For a long time, i didn't have a saddle and I was a very inexperienced rider. Mind I as 8 at the time. So i mostly just led her around like a dog and played with her. She was so kind and gentle that even I, a little girl, could lift her head from the grass and lead her around wherever I wanted. After a while I finally rode her. My dad would lead her while I rode her bareback and we'd go all over the place. But once my goofy dog Gandalf came with us when we went into the field, and he had a deflated basketball of all things. He dropped it right in our way so my dad kicked it, which spooked Fancy, thus, my first fall. I cried. It was scary; it was the first time I had fallen off any horse! And it certainly wasn't my last! Anyway, I learned to get back on and keep riding her, and it all went from there to now, where I am a much more experienced and confident (and knowledgeable) rider, her as my wonderful steed. Of course by now, Sienna has come into the picture, and well as the rambunctious Lightning. But Fancy will always hold a special place in my heart as my very first horse.

Not much happening for today

Well, not much has happened today. Pretty bored actually. It's supposed to snow tonight so I have my fingers crossed for at least a 2 hour delay for school tomorrow!

Lightning's a Winter Sprinter

This is my very first blog!

Yesterday, Lightning went for a run through the snowy field. Luckily, I had my new camera on me and I got a lot of pictures. lightning enjoyed galloping through the snow and kickin' up clumps of it. Fancy and Sienna just asat and watched him until he began to pester Fancy. Fancy reacted with a strong kick, and he didn't bother her again! It was a fun day with the horses.. =)