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First Time Saddled!

Feb 08, 2012 No Comments by

Watch the video: Chip is saddled for the first time, and I get on him!

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Remington Carriage Museum

Feb 01, 2012 No Comments by

We did a road trip to Cardston to see the Remington Carriage Museum. Wow! were we impressed. It is a lovely museum with a life size bronze of Seabiscuit because one of his jockey’s, George Woolf was born in Cardston. He had ridden Seabiscuit when Red was hurt. The museum itself would appeal to anyone [...]

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Arizona is warmer.

Jan 27, 2012 No Comments by

The author bails out of the country to warm Arizona as the Alberta temperature plummets.

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Ready to Learn Something New?

Jan 06, 2012 No Comments by

What a variety of courses! Along with Hoof Care and Anatomy they have Foaling 101 and Horse Photography. Wilderness Wrangler and Equine Driving School are not just your run-of-the-mill courses. There are courses here that could help you discover activities that could become lifetime passions.

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New Year’s Ride and Drive

Jan 02, 2012 2 Comments

I set my alarm to 0730 to wake up New Year’s Day.  Sound crazy?  Yep.  But we had a great day planned and I wasn’t going to be late.  I had to drive a ways to pick up my trailer, and then go pick up my mare.  I stepped out of my door to -14C [...]

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The Girls Have Gone To Town

Jan 02, 2012 No Comments

Although cattle prices picked up this year I think this poem by Ted Nibourg is still an interesting reminder of the past few years of raising cattle.

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From Strange to Inspiring

Jan 01, 2012 No Comments

The web is full of fun, entertaining time sinks and I thought I would share a few of them with you for New Years. If you have some others you like please do send us the link so we can share them too.

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The Budweiser Commercials

Dec 27, 2011 1 Comment

Some fun videos for your Christmas enjoyment.

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What did you get for Christmas?

Dec 26, 2011 No Comments

Christmas presents can still be surprises!

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Merry Christmas!

Dec 24, 2011 1 Comment

Reflecting over the last 12 months and enjoying the season!

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AQHA Launches Trail Challenges

Dec 24, 2011 No Comments

Next  year, the American Quarter Horse Association is proud to host new Trail Challenges for all equine breeds. A Trail Challenge is a judged course that tests a horse and rider’s ability to work as a team and navigate through natural obstacles they might experience on a trail. The purpose of a Trail Challenge is to enhance the horsemanship [...]

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