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In Case You Ever Wonder What Breakfast is Like Around Here

I’ve always loved everything about feeding time — the sounds, the herd dynamics and interactions, the exercise.  Thought I’d share it with you in this video.   Yukon is the first horse I feed, he gets Equine Senior as it’s … Continue reading

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Red Mountain Roundup, 1/7/2016 – 1/13/2016

Happy New Year!   Here’s a quick round up of all of the events on Red Mountain, from tasting room hours and events, places to stay, and places to eat.   A few wineries have switched to winter operating hours, … Continue reading

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Seriously Lacking in Creativity for a Title for This Post

I think I’ll name this post “Bob”.  I just can’t think what else to call it.  “Random end-of-year-ramblings and OMG LOOK A SQUIRREL!!!” would be appropriate.     It’s one of those times where I need to reflect on the … Continue reading

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Red Mountain Roundup: 12/3/15 – 12/9/15

It’s “That Time”!  Time for some of the great classic movies of our childhood (Charlie Brown Christmas), some new classics (Elf), and if anybody asks I’ll deny it but I’ll tell you because we’re friends: I introduced my husband to … Continue reading

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Red Mountain Roundup: 11/19/15 – 11/25/15

Weather: Definitely keep an eye on the weather in the winter months.  Somedays are picnic perfect, others you’re dodging flying tree limbs.   http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/l/99320:4:US Events, Places to Visit: If a tasting fee for a winery isn’t listed below it’s only … Continue reading

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Red Mountain Roundup: 11/13/15 – 11/18/15

Weather: November.  It’s actually November.  Like, mid-November.  It’s feeling like it too. http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/l/99320:4:US Events, Places to Visit: If a tasting fee for a winery isn’t listed below it’s only because I don’t know what it is, there still may be … Continue reading

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Red Mountain Roundup: 8/20/15 – 8/26/15

Weather: This is such a wonderful time to be in the vineyards with harvest starting and the weather so nice. http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/l/99320:4:US Events, Places to Visit: If a tasting fee for a winery isn’t listed below it’s only because I don’t … Continue reading

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Red Mountain Roundup: 8/6/15 – 8/12/15

Weather: I looked at the 15-day forecast for the area and nearly fell on the floor and wiggled around in utter happiness.  It looks like great riding weather for the next while!  Join us! http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/l/99320:4:US Events, Places to Visit: If … Continue reading

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Easiest Saddle Rack in the World

I wanted saddle racks that I could mount on the outside of our corrals and round pen — something that folds down when not in use, and that would keep my saddles and bridles and everything else off the ground … Continue reading

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Red Mountain Roundup (7/30/15 – 8/5/15)

Weather: I remember last week when I was so happy it was cooling off.  That was short-lived.  Over a hundred degrees again.  Boom! http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/l/99320:4:US Events, Places to Visit: If a tasting fee for a winery isn’t listed below it’s only … Continue reading

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