Category: horse
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Jiggle bells and a history of Sleigh bells
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Happy Holidays “Jingle bells, jingles bells, jingle all the way….” is among my youngest girl’s (Amanda) favorite songs lately. She loves to sing and that’s one song she loves. I can’t help but feel some heart felt feelings since I love horses and have had the wonderful experience of going on a hayride around the…
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Turning a new Leaf
“Turning a new Leaf” Ah yes, September is here. September is a month of endings and new beginnings. The Summer is over. The girls had a great time this summer learning to swim and enjoying the warm days of summer. But as the seasons change so does our routine. Schools are opening once again for…
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Happy Trails: horseback riding on vacation
“Happy Trails: horseback riding on vacation” One great way to explore nature and a surrounding area is by horseback.There are many places that offer horseback riding for vacationers. Horseback riding is an ideal way of getting closer to nature and seeing the natural floral/fauna of a country or region. Some of my own wonderful experiences…
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Inspiring horse
Kentucky Derky Day proved to be a trying day. Tho we could cheer for Big Brown as he crossed the wire, we were dis-hearted by Belle’s injury and passing. Brought to the attention of many since Barbaro’s wins and injuries there has been some medical improvement for equines. It was inspiring and hopeful to receive…
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day…. Do you feel Lucky?
St. Patrick’s Day is March 17 Do you feel your Lucky? What is Luck? Being “Lucky” or having “Luck” isn’t for just some people. Some people may think that “Luck” is only for some people but they are misled. True Luck is within everyone’s reach. The power is within us all. Here’s a wonderful articles…
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Wonderous New Year
Happy New Year “Wonderous New Year” A year is filled with many things, challenges as well as gifts. This past Fall Our oldest daughter entered Kindergarten while her younger sister entered preschool. They both are enjoying school and learning. For them it’s been an adventure in learning new things and meeting other children. In the…
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Happy Halloween
Happy Halloween Halloween has always been a fun holiday for us. Our first Halloween as a family was in Oct. 2002. We dressed Emily up in a pumpkin outfit and went around to saying “Hi” to the neighbors. We took pictures of her in her costume. In 2003, we were “cats” and met with the…
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The Black Stallion and my memories
The Black Stallion and my memories I’m told that little girls love horses. Then when they get older other things, perhaps boys (LOL) take their place. Well not for some girls and woman. I’m one of them. I’ve loved horses from the first time I was near them. The first time I was near them…
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Thoughts on Motherhood
Thoughts on Motherhood Just over 5 years ago, I gave birth to my oldest daughter Emily. In the moment my first daughter was born, I became a mother. I remember the first time I saw that little face of hers. It was the most beautiful face. It was then that I felt like a “MOM”.…
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March: Celebrate Women’s History Month
March: Celebrate Women’s History In 1978, “Women’s History Week” was formed by a group of women in California to generate public consciousness of all women in history. As word spread rapidly across the nation, state departments of education encouraged celebrations of National Women’s History Week as an effective means to achieving equity goals within classrooms.…
