Christmas 2017

In a nutshell has sucked.
Friday before Christmas, tinker got hit. She's still with us but kinda messed up. Stay under the bed mostly. May have already mentioned this.
May have already mentioned my daughter too, that's not really any better. I'm just backing off. Feels like a huge part of me has died and I'll never be the same.
Was happy to get Wes the dehydrater he wanted. That was expensive as hell.
I got my bibs that I love and new gloves that I love.
Still love my River horse.
My cats are the greatest! Such a great source of entertainment and love.
Hate winter. It's to damn cold. Wes is gone to work for the night.
I'm so tired, I can't deal with everything anymore right now and the meds really aren't helping. Well they kind of are but not like I'd like.
Got a call from Keith again tonight. I wish she'd pull her head out of her ass. He is a good guy and loves her and won't run because of her issues. He sticks by her side no matter what.
Well that's all for now. I need to dleep.

Nosey Person

Hate you the more I think about shit, insult my shit I no longer give a fuck. I realize down grading what I have is because you're jealous or some fucked up shit like that. Don't take this wrong, I don't like you at all. My dislike for you surpasses my dislike for literally ANYONE ELSE including N.A. and that's something. 
Have a good life....or not, I don't care either way.

Instagram

Blocked from that too now you really can't see what's going on in my life. Lmfao!!!

2017

As the year comes to an end very shortly,  I can't say I'm sad to see it go. Lots of things came and went this year. Some things near and dear some not so much. Friendships ended for whatever reason but apparently was meant to do so. Jobs came and went some because I got sick, still battling that and it's less than fun.
Wes' identity was stolen, to bad it was a family member that did it but hopefully that is over with but who knows.
One thing that is still as steady as a rock is my love for Wes and my family, well most of my family anyway.
This year, just recently as a matter of fact,   I got my dream horse River. His name was Maybe when he arrived but that was gone as soon as he stepped on our property.  Court case over Willow finally ended with a win for us and she is happily still part of our family despite someone else's desire to have her.
I got ripped off a few times this year and learned valuable lessons in helping people, as in, no more.
Had 3 cats join our family this year, which I love dearly.
I've gotten to watch my sweet Polly, Layla and Lola grow from little babies to such playful sweet loving parts of our family. It's been a very fun year for the most part.
I still miss my 2 girls so much but they have good lives in Arizona. Anj has grown into a beautiful young woman. Amanda is being taken care of in a manner which she should have been her whole life but wasn't.  She's  got 2 horses now and has turned into me about the animals. Does this mommas heart good to know she follows in my footsteps.  Lol.
I sold some horses that I wish I hadnt, bought one back, but keep in touch with the others. Everyone is doing great.
The barn is great. Doing better than I've ever done, it's improved my health some as well but I've also started using some natural stuff too.
I really don't think there is much more to report for the outgoing year other than see ya wouldn't wanna b a ya. I am every faith that 2018 will be much better, and I will be a lot more particular about who I pick as friends.  Those that down grade anyone are just not healthy positive people to be around. I'm no longer putting up with negativity and being around those that think they are so much better than anyone else. Material things don't make life better.
2018 is going to rock. I'm getting better, or trying and determined to succeed. 
So unless major shit happens in the next 11 days that's it for 2017. It's been real, it's been fun but it's not been real fun. Thanks for the burning memories. 
AGAIN.....can't wait for this year to be over. Paid $40 go what was advertised as a blanket (horse) like new only it had a huge rip in it and the buckle in front was broke or rather is broke so cant use it now till the buckle is fixed. The man offered to refund my money then made a smartass remark about how horse people are the hardest to deal with then blocked me. I told him to keep his damn money. Seriously I'm sick of dishonest people, liars, cheats and thieves. 
Off to walmart to get stuff to repair the blanket.
Oh and let's talk about the child that hit our jack Russell driving to fast. Didn't even stop, admitted he hit the dog and admitted he didn't stop. Seriously no I'm sorry, is your dog ok, nothing absolutely nothing, found his parent and thought it was getting taken care of in the way of talking to him about speeding, perhaps thinking of others and apologizing or even as much as asking how the dog was. Nothing just nothing. Total disregard.
Then there is a family member that refuses to seek medical help so guessing I'll be losing her and having to travel to a funeral. I can do nothing from here and no one there gives a shit. They've left her alone and so no telling what's going to happen now. She's dropped off fb now too. She said her goodbyes last night so I'm expecting a bad call any time. I hate being around people anymore. They aren't genuine anymore. They're dishonest. 
Christmas is going to suck this year. I hate it. I'm not looking forward to 2018 either. Not handling everything being thrown at me at once very well. I don't have the strength for this. I'm drained.
Year end letter is a bang up one huh?
If I lose my daughter it will do me in. Not sure I can even attend a funeral.
Let's see what else can go wrong before the 1st.

River

Ok so it's Bryer River in miniature form. It's out of a Bryer kit you can buy and paint the little horses the way you want. I did one of them like River. Don't know how I'll do the other 2 yet. Not bad if I do say so myself.

Never again

Not exactly in my job description at the barn I work at and I usually don't mind but this one was a horrible little shit. The first one was great, this one not so much. Relocation after speaking with conservation was not fun.

My Baby

I love this boy so much.

Still can't believe he is mine. 

So beautiful,  so smart and so wonderful. 

I'm so happy he is mine. 

My pretty kitty's

Our Maine coon kitten, Mimzie. 

Mimzie

Peek a boo Mimzie style

Actually keeping claws covered, getting use to dogs

Sebastian and Mischief who are not happy to meet Mimzie at all.

Sebastian is being big spoiled baby

What a freaking day

Went to feed this morning only to find no bull in the pen, looked in josies pen where he usually goes when he escapes, nope. He decided to join the herd of 12 out on the 20 acre pasture. Asshole!! In his defense he thinks he is a horse and well they don't mind him at all. They've adopted him. I managed to get him back in. He isn't friendly but him thinking he is a horse helps. Good grief I'll be glad when he's gone!

Such a relief

8/31/2017
It's such a relief and different feeling when I go our to feed willow and ice now. It's like they are completely mine for the first time. Ice always was but Willow was in question.  I mean really she wasn't because there was nothing to go on but now it's different.  I'm very thankful that Willow is a permanent part of out family now and now we can be left ALONE.
Welcome home for real now Willow my beautiful buckskin.

It's Been A Long Year

8/29/2017
Well it's almost over. I believe there has been an  agreement reached and this whole ridiculous mess will finally be over. Willow baby you are all mine and no one will bother you again or me. That's the agreement.  As soon as papers are signed it's the end of the frigging nightmare.  Both parties agree that neither will bash the other or give negative reviews. I can live with that I just hope that the one person that was on the board follows the rules or she will be personally sued like no other among other things. I've received statements from others that she is dragging my name through the mud. It will stop now. I've also received reliable information that she follows this blog. So G.P. S. My name is no longer to be spoken out of your mouth.
Anyway I'm glad this will be over with. I will now be able to share pics and stuff any buckskin Willow soon.

Texas Flood

I'm just sick about the flooding in my home state and wish I could go and help. So much devastation.  What people don't realize is the river rot they will be faced with on the horses that were in the water 10 or more hours. Their skin will start to fall off....yes that's a real thing and it's aweful. 
May God bless everyone is my beautiful state of Texas.

Bay Willow

Bay Willow is called that because we have 2 horses named Willow. Bay Willow will be the only one talked about for the time being. Well she has buddied up with Peaches. She will be trained to ride, has already had a handful of rides, and is just an all around wonderful mare. When Kimber and Bo-D leave training will resume. They will be easy.
I can't wait.

Signs

My brother in law makes these now. These are 2 he created for me that will be don't on wood. There are a couple changes I'll make but these are just blue prints of the product to come. It's 3D. I think they are awesome. 
Ok on to other news. Certain things are fixing to be settled and I will be agreeing to a non-disclosure agreement so with that certain people better be aware that it is binding by both parties and anyone affiliated with said business party and board members, so unless a certain person wishes to be sued personally, which I do have grounds and witnesses and people that would be subpoenaed, I suggest you shut your mouth and stop telling people I have to many horses, which I dont, and that I can't care for them, which I do and that's why I have a fucking job. So keep it up if you have nothing better to do than find yourself in court, because that's where you're headed.
Forget my name as I will forget yours as well as the organization that you lie for.
This has been an absolutely ridiculous ordeal and because of this I will no longer be doing rescues of any kind.
I have reduced numbers and actually what I have is no one's concern. I'm tired of the false accusations regarding our horses and they are false. I have NEVER been under investigation for anything regarding the horses and the one time a former friend got mad and turned me in for 30 dogs and I was paid a visit by the state it was unfounded and it was never pursued.  I was not even required to change anything.  It was discovered to be a retaliation and therefore wasted a lot of people's time. A lot of wasted resources. 
My veterinarian actually said recently where would a horse go and have it better than it has it right here? They have 21 beautiful acres to run on, to graze on and to live their lives on. I don't need anyone's approval.
End of rant. Have a great night.

Jo and the gang

Well gotta try something different.  Easy cover is giving jo the shits and sentinel isn't cutting it. Going to try Dynasty XT. A friend uses it for her show horses. Pistol could benefit from it as well. I'm going to put Molly on it too. No one looks terrible or even bad, they just need something different. 
I really want to work Molly and Peach right now. I think molly will be ready by fall. It's a bit early but if we just walk it will be fine. I think I might breed Molly to Pistol if he stays a stud for the next year. God he is a good boy.
I think I've gotten as far down in numbers as I'm gonna get. I do have a mare I'd sell to a show home but I doubt that will happen. She is attached here. She doesn't do well away from here now.
Ok so on to a few others that aren't of the horse variety.......my 2 kittens are so great. I didn't realize how much I missed having a cat. I love them. I thought I'd lost interest in them but no.
I do have a chance to get a ring tail lemur baby and god knows I'd love to have one but I doubt it's going to happen. They run about $2000. I also don't have the proper cage for one. So it will wait. Besides I have my 2 cat like girls that I love with all my heart. They are a mess and love to be cuddled and played with. I play in the water with them daily and they keep me laughing. Layla is smaller than Lola and the sweeter of the 2. They are my mess children. My sweet babies. I have such a wonderful husband that indulges my need to have my babies.
Of course vacations are out of the question anymore since we have so many of everything. 
Life is good and we are still very happy.
God blessed me with this man and many other things. I love my life.

Molly

I swear nothing bothers that filly. She is the sweetest most wonderful little mare. I swear kimber really needs to stop beating her up, but then Molly needs to learn boundaries.  She is just sweet. This fall I'll be starting her under saddle I think. I'm tired of this heat. I guess I'm pretty much down to what I'm gonna be. I have 1 more mare to sell but I'm not really trying. She needs to go to a show home. Molly will always be here. I'm so glad she came out of a horrid situation.  She'll make a wonderful horse to trail ride for adult or child.
The mare beating her up leaves in about 2 weeks.

Leg all better

Peaches Leg is healing nicely. The sore is very small now and it's looking great. I did change antibiotics and that seemed to do the trick.
I so enjoy that mare. I really just wish it would cool off so I can work her. It's just to hot. She sure has a huge personality. She is very happy to be home. She was acting out at jenns. They couldn't catch her deal with her leg, pretty much made it clear she wasn't happy. Here at home she has been completely normal like she was before she left. Her buddy is, of course, Josie.  No surprise there. They hang out together. Sure love that mare.

Ms. Magnolia aka Peaches

Ms thing decided she was going to throw a fit because I wouldn't let her have Josies food too. She barely kicked her leg out but the 2nd time she actually did kick and got my arm so lead rope and the Clinton Anderson training stick came out and we had a move your feet and disengage your ass away from me moment.....actually several moments. It did some good. I sent her away from josies again afterwards and she thought about it but did not do anything.  Smart girl. She's an easy one to work with. She came up for love afterwards. 

Peaches Leg

Peaches has been having issues with a spot on her leg, almost thinking there is a thorn in there. I'm using Epsom salts poultice on it and it's helping a lot. No puss or anything. I've got her on antibiotics and bute and the swelling is mostly gone and actually is at normal size now or real close. She's very happy to be home and it shows. She is back 100% to being so loving and sweet but then she and I always did have a special bond. Will make a trip to the vet if this spot doesn't start healing better within the next week. I'm going to give it a week to show improvement and then we will see. If it's not showing vast improvements in the next 7 days then we will be hauling to the vet and I'm guessing digging around in it to find the issue. In the meantime I did start hydro therapy today which she seemed to enjoy a lot. She's such a good girl. Just love that mare.

Car Wreck

Amanda and Anje were in a car Wreck yesterday evening. Some kid blew a stop sign and hit Anje hard.  Anje was driving, thinks she failed to protect her mom and never wants to drive again. Both girls are ok but they are extremely sore today. Anjes car that she just got is totaled. This is not that boys first wreck and he had to many people in the vehicle. Justice better be done!

Peach Pics

Peaches...Welcome Home Baby

Welcomed home my Peaches this evrning. I missed her a lot more than I thought. Kept trying to convince myself it was ok but no....I really wanted her to be a keeper. Well now she's back and now we are a keeper. My sweet baby. Went and had some love time in the stall this evening. She is my sweet girl. She just wasn't easily accepting things but is fine back at home. She was at a good friends house and it was always known she'd return here if it didn't work out. I do love that mare.

Blood Draw

Yesterday I had to have my blood drawn at the lab at the hospital. 
The guy was really good and looked like Sam Elliott and talked like him too. He is Sam's doppelganger.

Daughter Update

She is still at home, going to be layed up for a while. She is still in a lot of pain. She is stressing about how to pay bills which is not helping her heal at all. Anje is helping her around the house and Anje got her learners permit yesterday so she can drive Manda to the dr and such. Right now Manda is restricted from driving. 
I'm totally tired.

Unexpected Training

Ok so the farrier came yestersay. He was working with / trimming the boarders mare at the time. I guess she did real good 3 out of 4 feet. I walked out there on the 4th foot and she was kicking at him every time he tried to pick it up. He popped her side with the rasp (in my book that's a huge no no) and straight up she went twice. Well I got him my Clinton Anderson stick and he was trying to work with her, (to no avail). I stepped in and said ok so there is one thing I'll take to my grave that I learned from all my Clinton seminars and that is if she wants to move her feet let's get them moving. I tried to tell him this prior to me going into the roundpen but he wasn't getting it. I took the stick and put the string back on it and said this is what I mean, and started working with her. He handed me the lead rope and said here you take her. So every time she kicked at the stick or string boy did she ever get to move those feet. After about 10 minutes she was no longer kicking the stick or string or anyone that touched her leg. So I picked up her back leg a few times with no issues, praised her for the correct behavior and asked the farrier I'd he wanted to try it again. He hesitated but did and there was no issue, she got trimmed and was then rewarded.
I talked with the farrier and boarder a while, talked horses and bloodlines and I went inside because everyone was done. Later, at feeding time, the boarder and I discussed the earlier events and about the farrier. Hr said he was very impressed with my performance and getting the horse to do what she was suppose to do. I told him that if his wifey, who is a dear friend,  didn't get a grip on being the alpha with yhese two horses (especially that colt) and put her foot down she was on the road to getting very hurt by one of thrm if not both. Bless her heart she loves to baby them and talk sweetly to them and that is not going to go far with teaching them manners or respect.  I told him that I know she thinks I'm mean when I correct them, and I do not hit them, but if they are not tsught then they are going to be horrible acting horses. He was in agreement. I will say that they have come a long way with those 2 horses. They behave much better. They are at my place working with them every single day.
They are good people and these 2 horses will never go anywhere else. All in all yesterday went pretty well.

My Beautiful Daughter

Well got the shit scared out of me last night. Got a call at 10:30 p.m.  from my darling daughter crying telling me she's in the ER and waiting to be taken to surgery. She had severe appendicitis.  They thought it had burst. Luckily it didnt. She still isn't out of the woods completely,  they said the infection is real bad and still needs to watch it. So she is on major antibiotics and pain meds. I wish I was with her to take care of her. She was in surgery most of the night. I'm tired so early night for me.
She'll be ok.

Dog Days of Summer

So it's the dog days of summer and guess whst? I'm over it!!
It's to hot to do a damn thing. To hot to ride,
Althought, I did hose down the horses. I soaked Josie fown. Old girl is holding up well.
My favorite filly managed to cut herself yesterday.  I found where and I cleaned and doctored it. It's not gaping open and she's stopped limping or moving around on 3 legs instead of four. Tough girl. I'm still medicating it though and continue to watch it carefully.  Weaning time is fast approaching and I'll be glad when that's over with. I'll be glad when fall gets here too. This heat is so oppressive. 
Rebel has his own herd in the pasture and Trick has his own. It's funny because both are geldings. Kai is a gelding but he is loyal to Trick. Trick has always liked Kai though. When Kai was first here Trick would come over and play with Kai over the fence. I'm glad Kai is staying here. He is too. He loves to be antagonist to Trick. It's rather funny.
It's been nice to have not do many horses. I'm burnt out.......and no Trick is not for sale and neither are most of the others I've had for YEARS.
I have to admit I love my mini and my micro mini baby. They are so damn sweet and funny. I probably won't get any more but I'll keep these 2.
The boarders will be gone in a couple months. I'm not sure Pasha is leaving since circumstances have changed over at a friends.
Cat.........well she is my special case. I imagine she'll be my pet around the place. I don't foresee her going anywhere like trail riding. I mean she might but people, and I use thst term loosly, really terrified her. It's taken 2 years to get her where she is now. I love her though and she'll spend her life here. No one is allowed to touch her, with the exception of 1 person.
I love my goats. They think they're dogs. It's halarious. I picked out a kitten today. Can't wait till it can come home. She is adorable. 
I guess it's going to thunderstorm tonight. Hmmm. I just wish it would cool off so we can go ride.  Oh we actually found 2 pair of western boots for Wes! I also found another pair of fat baby boots. We will see how long these last. If these fall apart I'm going to Justin boots.
Well its late, going to bed.
Try to stay cool.

More Progress

More trailer progress

Project 2 Horse Trailer

Project 2 Horse is up and running. Applied paint stripper today to get rid of hideous pinkish/purple color. Need more citrus stripper. The old girl is in good shape really for a 1971 trailer. It's reliable and sturdy.  Original factory color was gold, then it was painted a,dark red and then I'm not sure what the pink was all about. It will look a lot better when it's done. It's just sooo much quicker and easier than my huge trailer. Still keeping the gooseneck though. It needs work cranking it up and down ugh. It's heavy. All in good time.

Stripping time

Tomorrow I'll start stripping the pink paint off the 2 horse trailer. OMG having a 2 horse is nice. It hooks up so much easier so much quicker and so much less effort. I'm going to look it over closer tomorrow.  I know it needs a new tail light lense. It pulls really nice. Can't even tell it's back there. Angus was the first horse I hauled in it. I'm super excited about using it more than my big 3 horse gooseneck although I do love that trailer too. I'm excited. :)

My Killer Pistol

Just don't know what to do with such a dangerous horse. LOL. Sarcasm of course. I swear he is the biggest puppy dog here. Went to him, slipped on his halter and stuck the dewormer in his mouth and didn't even fight me. I've raised a few foals in my life and he is by far the best ever. He never fails to amaze me. He is 3 this year and started under saddle. He is Soooo easy.

Ha ha

Electric fence extended because as I stated in a previous entry Ms. Angel kept stepping the fence down and over she'd go into the yard. Not now!! Some of the others would push on the fence too so it was needed for everyone! They have discovered it is on.

Angus went to my neighbors today. She is pleased as punch. I'm sure she spent all afternoon with him. I went and picked up the 2 horse trailer and she and I came back to get Angus and he loaded right up and I took him to her house. He is a good boy.

Took Amanda to dinner. Had a good time.

Angus

Sweet Angus goes to his new home at the neighbors tomorrow.  Bitter sweet. He is 2 years old won't be ready to do anything with till he is 5 because of his breed. With me being I'll I really don't see me training him in 3 years and oh does he love the neighbor so much. I'm super happy for him. I'll go get my 2 horse trailer and then take him to them. They have the trailer. After tomorrow the trailer will go to be painted to match my red pickup. Woohoo!!! Finally a matching trailer.

Mustang Angel

Well yall might recall that last year in August I got a young mustang from BLM that was out of Wyoming.  Well it seems like it's been so much longer than almost a year but boy has she changed. She went from a dark bay to a bay roan. She is way to smart for her own good but is such a puppy dog. She has really grown.
Here are some pics from today with one from a year ago when she was in the TIP training program.  Picture quality sucks but that will change as soon as I get my new phone.