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Author Archives: Teresa
Our Horses Don’t “Escape” So Good
The “herdlet” of mares got out this morning around 3. Jeff and I went out to investigate. For the most part my experience with horses escaping has been that they get loose, lose their minds over their new-found freedom, and … Continue reading
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Remembering the Holidays with Family (a non-violent story)
I’m listening to Christmas music only because I have to. I’m putting together “the perfect holiday music playlist” for wagon-ride season. Johnny Cash, Bing Crosby, Patsy Cline — all the old country and crooner Christmas music I loathed as a … Continue reading
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Garlic Gadgets, Smadgets
I [heart] gadgets. And yet, every time I try some new-fangled widget that is supposed to make my life easy, I end up spending more time a) assembling it, b) cleaning it, or c) cussing that it’s not working. Often, … Continue reading
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Trail Ride Season Ends, Wagon Season Begins
The trail riding season is over. We enjoyed a season of growth – more riders means more friends for us! The horses also had a great year of being doted on by visitors. I’m not sure who enjoys trail riding … Continue reading
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Dreams of a Horse-Filled Life
I can tell you a million different ways that, as a girl, I dreamt of living a horse-filled life. I was going to be a trick rider, a cowgirl, a team roper, a horse trainer, a horse whisperer, a cookie (chuck … Continue reading
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Thank You, Fall!
As If Riding Every Day Weren’t Enough… In a few short weeks I’ll be heading to Montana and spending 8 hours a day driving horses! Every romantic image of driving horses comes to mind — using them to feed the … Continue reading
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The Milkman Returns!
What’s playing in the kitchen: Milk by Kings of Leon. (I’ve always liked this song though, seriously, I have no idea what the heck the lyrics are about.) Oh thank heavens. We have a milk man!! I … Continue reading
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We Have Wonderful Problems!
We spent all of last summer and part of this one down at the hitching rails at Kiona Vineyards Winery. While there we met so many wonderful people and the horses were loved on by kids and adults alike. It … Continue reading
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Cowboyin’
My husband Jeff is not a big horse-riding person. He always says, “If I can ride one where my feet touch the ground, that’s just right.” This is a good thing, because there is a LOT of stuff to … Continue reading
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Weekend Update
What a whirlwind weekend! I actually spent 10 hours in the saddle one day. That was awesome. Our horses can be real characters. During one ride I thought I’d give our big black Tennessee Walker mare a break and … Continue reading
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