half_a_cider

New Job and a Move (hopefully)

2008-07-20T14:09:39Z

It has been a whirlwind month. I took three weeks off after I finished working my two-week notice at my previous job. I spent the first week visiting friends and family. The final two weeks I spent with the horse and did things around the house that I had previously neglected. Of course, I did not get nearly a fraction of the things I wanted to do done, but I did accomplish a few things.

In other news, the barn situation has gone down from mediocre to worse. It has never been much of an issue as I am there most every day, but now it is. I had really started looking for a new place for the last few months, but I was having no luck.

Things may get back to normal (mediocre) at some point, but I am not impressed by how uninterested and involved BO is. BM has been out for many weeks now and BO has not been doing anything (as usual). She has someone doing mornings and she is great, but there was also a boy and her son (12 year olds) doing evenings and weekend. The combination of two young boys was not a good idea. Apparently they left the horses out when they could not bring them in. HUH??? They claimed they could not bring in my boy among others (all the rest. I find this very hard to believe, but a night out was probably fun for them all). I asked BO about it and she said yes they had some trouble. I told her the she must call me if anyone ever has any trouble with him and I will come bring him in. Of course, no one has had any trouble since I said that. I am sure that is just plain laziness and of course it takes a stink by the boarders to get them to get on the boys. This is still not enough to get BO to keep a closer eye on them regularly. Anyway, 5 boarders left in one week due to the helper boy (mainly, but of course there are other reasons). They were some of the ones who do not come every day (and are friends).

BO said she fired the boy, but I heard that he was only there for part of the summer. Who know? Now there is a young man who is better. He is more like farm help, but he is helping out at night and weekends until BM gets back. So since he has come, things have quieted down. I think his presence has calmed down and made the son act more mature. Of course, he is not a horse person so he is learning. He is very nice and respectful, so far.

Soooooooo, about a month or two ago, I started looking for a new place. I was having no luck. I did go look one place that was nice and very big (loads of trails), but it was too far from my house. I might have been a good interim place. I will keep it in mind in case I need a place quick at some point in the future.

Anyway, a place down the road opened up at just the right time. The boarder is leaving next week and I am going to take my little man there next Saturday. *sigh* I can’t wait. I can even walk there, not that I will until it cools off considerably.

I have not ridden all week. I am fried by the time I leave work. Sitting on my butt all day is tiring, ya’ know? Of course, he loves it when I am too tired to do anything but love on him.

If you are interested...

2008-04-15T13:53:39Z

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14) Worst thing to ever happen to you?

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Handsome Gelding Needs Home ASAP!

2008-04-12T02:15:19Z

I received this via email. I have no more information.
~S

Handsome Gelding Needs Home ASAP!

Located at Sam Houston Race Park

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LOPE has just received word of a good looking gray gelding at Sam Houston Race Park that needs a new home by this Friday:

Seattle Groom is a 4-year-old @16H gray gelding. Super athletic and eye-catching! He chipped his knee during his last race and needs some rest time. Trainer says he could be a great riding horse after that -- wouldn't need surgery to do trail riding, flat work, etc. The trainer's vet told her that if someone wanted to do the chip surgery, Seattle could do any career, even jumping. Excellent pedigree on this boy -- he is by Runaway Groom and has Icecapade on his dam's side. Click here to see his pedigree.

Located at Sam Houston Race Park. His trainer and owner are fond of this horse -- he would be free to a good home only. He must find a home by this Friday.

Please contact Elizabeth at 832-418-0370 if you are able to give Seattle Groom a good home.

The LOPE Ranch is full at the moment, and we appreciate all of your help in networking for these horses in need. Thank you!

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LoneStar Outreach to Place Ex-Racers (LOPE) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit devoted to providing new careers for retiring racehorses of all breeds in Texas. Through its online services and ranch adoption center, LOPE has transitioned over 600 Texas ex-racehorses into new homes since 2003.

2008 Second Annual LOPE Benefit Horse Show is May 31st

Texas Horse Enthusiasts Forum Board members are sponsoring a benefit horse show for LOPE on May 31 at Diamond F Arena in Seguin, TX. It is a fun show for all levels of riders - a great event for families especially. There are many types of classes for English and Western riders of all levels.The show will also include a silent auction fundraiser for LOPE. Click here for class schedules, registration forms, and more.

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Let me introduce myself.

2008-01-26T04:25:31Z

Well, I have been lurking for a while and I have posted a few times, so I guess I should introduce myself. I have been riding since I was small, mainly English, but I have done some western pleasure as well. At the moment in my life I do not own a horse. I usually am riding one of my aunt’s young ones, but at the moment I am riding a horse that is being rehabbed in a rescue program. I have not shown in years (not that I am against it…just too old and out of shape). So mainly I just ride young horses, but perhaps once our lifestyle changes and we don’t move so much I will delve back into ownership.

~~Sharon

I have included some pics from a hundred years ago.

This is me and Sedge (school horse) in a costume class.

It was my birthday and my mom made the costume. She was upset because the little, snotty, spoiled, brat, princess in my lesson (and also in the class) said "you have the ride in the class". Boy, was the princess mad when we won! :)

Here I am with my first love Bogie. He was a school horse at the barn I rode at for years (don't you just love the hair?).