tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post7006622218264009933..comments2023-05-27T11:53:06.487-04:00Comments on Memoirs of a Horse Girl: Rider ConfessionsValhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-87778092994871204742012-12-26T15:12:12.440-05:002012-12-26T15:12:12.440-05:00What a cutie pie! Yes, our riding has gotten slice...What a cutie pie! Yes, our riding has gotten sliced by bad weather (no indoor, or true outdoor for that matter) doesn't help. I do get out every other day to hug, kiss, love, check on him which helps me get through winter but riding is soooooo much better!Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-90157456196107460592012-12-19T14:21:39.187-05:002012-12-19T14:21:39.187-05:00He's so sweet :)
It's the time of year wh...He's so sweet :)<br /><br />It's the time of year when I don't ride, even if I wasn't pregnant. By the time I get out of work it's already dark, such a bummer.smazourekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029180368325070266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-86327651718569947312012-12-18T19:03:03.447-05:002012-12-18T19:03:03.447-05:00Yes, that was Woody, my partner for 22 awesome yea...Yes, that was Woody, my partner for 22 awesome years. He was an Appendix QH and was up for anything. Thanks for stopping by!shadowlake2005https://www.blogger.com/profile/04750706170718003186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-38599684939840363912012-12-18T18:25:28.332-05:002012-12-18T18:25:28.332-05:00Oh, I can't wait for spring!
I guess an off s...Oh, I can't wait for spring!<br /><br />I guess an off season is good, too. Just not quite as much fun. ;)Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-72591510176985541942012-12-18T18:23:04.795-05:002012-12-18T18:23:04.795-05:00I seem to remember that Dusty gave you a great rid...I seem to remember that Dusty gave you a great ride recently. That must have been her way of showing that she was glad you were spending time together. :)Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-36048619981304521992012-12-18T18:21:45.424-05:002012-12-18T18:21:45.424-05:00Yes, definitely. I am still keeping an eye on him...Yes, definitely. I am still keeping an eye on him, but he truly seems fine. His feed is calorie dense, so I am okay with him eating less. Hopefully, his weight stays up!<br /><br />This time of year is not my favorite. ;)Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-49684143588975532952012-12-18T18:19:59.330-05:002012-12-18T18:19:59.330-05:00Welcome!
Do I spy a lovely palomino quarter hors...Welcome! <br />Do I spy a lovely palomino quarter horse on your blog?Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-40521421386863793612012-12-18T18:19:33.327-05:002012-12-18T18:19:33.327-05:00Believe me, I understand. Thank goodness for thos...Believe me, I understand. Thank goodness for those special people and animals who can make us feel ready for a new day.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-2425006710958778082012-12-18T18:13:38.321-05:002012-12-18T18:13:38.321-05:00I can understand that. Although I would have a to...I can understand that. Although I would have a tough time getting all the barn chores done, I fantasize about having my horse in my backyard. It would be so easy to walk out and see him. Of course, then I would see all the stuff outside that I needed to do. That part would not be as nice. ;)Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-62743694932192680822012-12-18T18:11:24.785-05:002012-12-18T18:11:24.785-05:00They are the masters of pattern recognition. I gu...They are the masters of pattern recognition. I guess Shy must like being outside. Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-18928834254172783922012-12-18T18:10:16.518-05:002012-12-18T18:10:16.518-05:00That's how I felt about that photo, too.
I th...That's how I felt about that photo, too.<br /><br />I think the skunk is AWOL. As far as I know, he was not successfully captured. I haven't seen his presents so that makes me happy. ;)Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-59236728611457342882012-12-18T18:08:20.795-05:002012-12-18T18:08:20.795-05:00Horses can really surprise us by how smart they ar...Horses can really surprise us by how smart they are. Of course, I am still keeping an eye on his eating. Can't help myself.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-12984462056141058182012-12-17T17:07:16.945-05:002012-12-17T17:07:16.945-05:00I think we all ride less in the winter--I know I d...I think we all ride less in the winter--I know I do. And often, due to weather, its once a week. I live with my horses and feed them three meals a day, so I do spend time with them..but its not time ON them so much. I agree that the hanging out time can be good enough this time of year, and for me, it just seems natural. Spring will be here soon and we'll all be riding more.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-76261753674389643522012-12-17T15:51:18.462-05:002012-12-17T15:51:18.462-05:00It seems with the holidays and everything else I&#...It seems with the holidays and everything else I've only been riding once a week too. Now, I'm sure Dusty hasn't missed me but I like to think that she does just a little. There's no stopping her appetite though she'd eat anything anywhere anytime. Harley is so cute I'm sure he missed you and just wanted to let you know he was a little lonely and figured out a way to get you to visit. Glad you had a good ride. Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-4841629624880184922012-12-17T07:52:37.754-05:002012-12-17T07:52:37.754-05:00Well good news that him missing his time with you ...Well good news that him missing his time with you was the only thing wrong! ;-) This time of year + work makes things tough. I'm feeling it too. Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01736592362765508427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-38582159416483702932012-12-16T22:18:55.481-05:002012-12-16T22:18:55.481-05:00Ps-I'm so glad to find your blog!Ps-I'm so glad to find your blog!shadowlake2005https://www.blogger.com/profile/04750706170718003186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-36931023863991527082012-12-16T22:14:47.107-05:002012-12-16T22:14:47.107-05:00I too am introverted and get my solace from time s...I too am introverted and get my solace from time spent with my wonderful husband or animals. I think it is very interesting that Harley found a way to pull your focus back to you. Clearly being with you is the atmosphere HE needs. shadowlake2005https://www.blogger.com/profile/04750706170718003186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-18703624412580954382012-12-16T20:29:38.684-05:002012-12-16T20:29:38.684-05:00I didn't manage to ride this weekend and I rea...I didn't manage to ride this weekend and I really missed it, and missed my horse. I keep them at home and feed twice a day too! I'm not looking forward to putting them back on agistment.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15121469297442797836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-67932537497092463252012-12-16T20:19:47.198-05:002012-12-16T20:19:47.198-05:00They sure have their ways to tell us how they feel...They sure have their ways to tell us how they feel! At my old barn, Shy would know about the time when I would get there. She would make her way to the very back of the pasture (if she was out). If I got there earlier, she was always up front. . .but now that she is out 24/7, she has no problem with me catching her. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02168070368360018750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-50979605386357127892012-12-16T18:05:34.769-05:002012-12-16T18:05:34.769-05:00That first photo is great. It looks like he's ...That first photo is great. It looks like he's saying "where the heck is my girl??" Soon we will be crawling out of the darkness and into spring, it can't happen soon enough for me. <br />Did they manage to get rid of the skunk? Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04068684611506771719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-48281781201588900932012-12-16T17:21:25.938-05:002012-12-16T17:21:25.938-05:00Harley is a smart horse. He knew just the right th...Harley is a smart horse. He knew just the right thing to get you out there. :)TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-49668724336663391162012-12-16T13:32:28.841-05:002012-12-16T13:32:28.841-05:00I agree. I need to make time to hang out even if ...I agree. I need to make time to hang out even if I do not have time to ride. Today it was raining here, so I trimmed Harley's feet and he seemed pleased with this arrangement. Attention is always good in his book. :)Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-77767908656353592592012-12-16T13:30:02.831-05:002012-12-16T13:30:02.831-05:00I have only been riding once a week too. Rain, la...I have only been riding once a week too. Rain, late nights at work, and short days make it impossible to ride more. I want to improve and progress, of course, but I think some down time is good too. Hanging out is enough on cold wet days.Oak Creek Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02875705582058188289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-86644779389727774142012-12-16T13:29:46.750-05:002012-12-16T13:29:46.750-05:00I remember a story which you posted about Speedy b...I remember a story which you posted about Speedy being upset that you were not there and not wanting to eat his dinner. It is nice to be needed and to be reminded not to neglect barn time because it definitely is important for horse and girl!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-24558481931387258112012-12-16T13:28:14.338-05:002012-12-16T13:28:14.338-05:00And that means chores in the dark. I wish we didn...And that means chores in the dark. I wish we didn't employ daylights savings.<br /><br />The solstice is also the beginning of my winter break, so I looking forward to enjoying some more daylight hours with Harley. And then the days will get longer again!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.com