On Sunday we had a visit from my college roommate and long time friend and her family. It was the first time meeting her 2 girls and we had a blast! We did everything we could on the farm in a few hours time: Met the horses, climbed on the hay, met the goats and donkeys, gave the donkey’s carrots, brought the donkeys back to the barn from the goat’s pasture, tacked up Heather for a pony ride, rode Heather around the riding ring, gave the horses and donkeys treats, gave the goats stale crackers, played hide and seek and scavenger hunt in the house, had tuna fish sandwiches for lunch, colored in the coloring book, went on an ATV ride and collected rocks. Phew busy day but we had so much fun and the girls loved every minute of it.
Sunday Farm-Fun day
September 15, 2014
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Day 11: No News
November 28, 2013
Farm Animals donkey, equine, Fall, farm horse, horse farm, surgery, Thanksgiving 2 Comments
I was speaking to a friend about not having yet received a call from the vet. She said the old phrase no news is good news. Well I corrected her and said in Nash’s case no news is not bad news, because I am sure they would call if he had any significant negative changes.
That being said it is Thanksgiving and I did not receive a call from the hospital. Dr P. is off today, he said that another vet would call me with an update on Nash’s temperature but I didn’t hear from them today.
I am going to visit Nash tomorrow and finally meet Dr P. So I will have a full update after that.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. A couple of pictures of me this morning with my “kids”. Took a break from doing stall for to take some selfies,
Apple is not amused
Me and Bilbo with a Frodo photo bomb.
Sunset Trail Ride
November 17, 2013
Horseback riding equine, Fall, farm, field, Golden Spike Farm, horseback, horseback riding, horses, lessons, nature, sunset, trail ride, trail rides Leave a comment
What a great way to end a long Saturday of lessons.
Lessons outside of the box
November 8, 2013
Horseback riding equine, Fall, farm, farm horse, horse farm, horseback, horseback riding, horses, lessons, nature, pasture, riding, trail ride, trail rides Leave a comment
I still can’t believe and am very grateful for how strong the lesson program is going even though the temperatures are dropping my students are still hanging in there and I am starting new ones almost every week. With it getting dark at 5 pm I am even contemplating having lights installed around the riding arena. BUT lets find out how much it costs first.
I have started doing Gymkhana exercises with some of my lesson girls. They love it! I get on Apple and do it with them. Then I discovered how much Apple loves to do it too. It is a lot of fun and teaches them balance, quick reactions and confidence.
Sometimes at the end of lessons we go on “trail rides”. It is just a walk around the front pasture but the kids love it. They can relax. Not have to go in constant circles and enjoy a bit of nature from the back of a horse. The parents and dogs enjoy the walk as well.
Another week. Another post
October 30, 2013
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Fall Riding
This is the only season we can see those 2 words in a statement with out thinking: Oh No!
It sure is beautiful though. The fresh crisp air, the beautiful colors all around you. Even the horses like it and have a spring in their step.
Yes another shot of me while riding. Trying to capture my trial mate and myself.
I can’t believe I am still gaining new lessons. This is our first mother daughter team!
Falling for Fall
October 7, 2013
Farm Horses, Horseback riding Autumn, equine, Fall, farm, horseback, horseback riding, horses, nature, trail ride, trail rides Leave a comment
Autumn is truly beautiful here. I am trying to enjoy it with out thinking of the impending doom of winter.
It was a great weekend for road rides. Since it is hunting season we are back to using the roads for our rides but my horses are “bomb proof”. Nothing seems to bother or spook them, well except for the falling leaves.
It was surprisingly warm on Saturday but Sunday evening was cool. Well, cold when we got caught in the passing rain shower.
Golden Spike Farm's Plog 
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