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Did I leave us out???

Ghee, I can't believe I left us out of the show results from Tyler!!!

Jim showed and Lady in Jr Mare and Dede in Sr. Mare twice each (once Open and once Amateur) and then we both showed them in multi color.  We did pretty good and Dede actually brought home a first place ribbon!  It was with me and my first time to show so naturally I was excited - okay so I teared up.  :)

Another delight to us!!!

Little Miss Gracie :) Her presence is sure to put a smile on your face. She is only three but such a big helper - if she keeps this great attitude she is sure to excel in life. We are so glad we have such great neighbors with such wonderful and loving children. This week she came over and helped me and Ben with planting the last three trees ... and then she did a most precious thing - she said "Grammy, I have to pick some flowers for mama!" and off she went picking Indian Blankets that grow wild in our pasture. She was more than willing to share her discoveries with Dede and Lady and they were all to ready to see what she had to share. Gracie - you are a true blessing to your parents, us and all who know you.

ABBIE'S RIBBONS at her first Miniature Horse Show!

We were so proud of Abbie - she is a quick learner and is so willing. Her plans were to have a "big" horse but since being introduced to the mini's she has changed her mind - at least for now, so hopefully soon Abbie will have one of her very own. But back to the show in Tyler --- Abbie placed fourth showing Lady in Jr Mares and second showing Dede in Sr Mares. We still are working on getting the horses in better shape for show but they did pretty good ... and let me say again, "Abbie, you did great"! We are so excited about sharing this experience with you and your mom, Lisa. Next show coming up is in San Antonio. Wish her luck!!!!

Our New Novice

Our new neighbor, Abby, who is eight loves horses. She has volunteered to help in the barn several times and has taken to helping with the mini's. So much so that this Saturday she will go with us to our Tyler show and join in the youth competition showing both Dede and Lady! Below are some pictures of her working the mini's but of her playing and controlling the new addition to the barn. Abby is doing a wonderful job and is a quick learner. We are glad to have her to share the horses with. We may just have to adopt her! LOL

Little Bit at 24 hours old trying to buck!!!

This is so cute - I hope I can upload this video ...

OUR NEW ARRIVAL FINALLY MADE IT!!!

Eleven months is a long time to wait for something - and spending the past two weeks at night in the barn for the occasion made it even more intense ... then naturally as soon as I step away to go to work ... Carmel has the foal!!!

World meet LITTLE BIT IMPRESSIVE ... J-BAR-L's first foal ... you must come see him ...

The pictures are in reverse order but hey, I got them posted :)

OUR FIRST SHOWS

Both our shows were held in Glen Rose.

Jim showed Lady in March and brought home a total of 13 ribbons!!! Great going as there was a lot of competition.





Then it was Linda's turn in April showing Bambi ... bringing home 4 ribbons.

Our hearts are heavy but we know it's for the best...

The decision to break up our horses was not easy - it was heart breaking in fact. We've had them all three since they were weanlings - just 4 1/2, 5 1/2 and 7 months old ... they are all three now. But they were herd bound and would not allow another horse into the group. After realizing that I was not going to be capable of handling Rascal and Belle not being rideable we knew what must be done. So, after talking with a wonderful lady, Krysta and her husband - we made a deal for them to take both of them so at least they could remain together somewhat. Belle will become pasture mate to a 23 yr old mare and Rascal will get to do something we wanted him to be trained for all along - barrels. Yep, Krysta rides barrels. They have promised to stay in touch and said we are welcome to come visit them anytime. So, even though we were sad to let them leave we are happy for them to have a place where their presence can mean something. We've posted a few pictures of them leaving and at their new home - oh and of Krysta on Rascal before they left our home.
Congratulations Krysta and Brad - enjoy and take good care of our babies - we know you will.

Spring has brought other first moments ...

This week has hosted some really pretty weather and being it was spring break - the Roots made their way out to the country and the kids got to ride Buck ... it was his first time to have children ride him - we were so proud of him - he did great like he'd done it lot's of times before!!!! For safety reasons since it was Buck's first time with children we wanted to take precautions so Jim used a lunge line with him except Brooklyn quickly showed her skills (since she has had riding lessons) and she rode Buck on her own! Nathan and Corban did great as well and it won't be long till they are pros at it too!!! Great going kids - hope you come back to ride him again soon.

Show Season is gearing up ....

As spring is popping out all around - the horses began to blow their coats ... and suddenly it's time to clip the mini's in preparation for show season. It is amazing how different a horse looks with their winter coat and when they are first clipped - the difference is almost like different horses! After a few weeks of re-growth the normal color reappears. I'll give you, as best as I can since we didn't think of before and after pictures - starting first with Dede now and before, then Lady now and before, - then here's a picture of our little "mama to be" Carmel - will she make it to July??? I'm thinking a June baby! Last but not least is Bambi now and before.