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St. Francis-tide means it’s time for the Blessing of the Animals!

It’s been two days since I got out to the barn, and there was quite the dust-up going on when I got there this afternoon after church. A gate that keeps two of the bands of horses separated got left … Continue reading

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He really likes me!

Boulder was an awesome horse today. It was drippy and grey, so Jenn had kept everybody in today, which meant we didn’t have to hunt down the boys. After oohing and ahhing over Wylene’s beautiful little Peruvian Paso longeing in … Continue reading

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Mom meets Bob; Bob becomes Boob

Today was Boob day. I took my mom out to meet him, and she was rather taken with him. He was sweet and personable—until I asked him to longe. He was still good tempered, but he absolutely refused to longe. … Continue reading

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A long(e)ing in my heart

Kim and I have decided that Bob actually has three names: When he’s just being his normal self: Bob. When he’s being exceptionally good: Roberto (making sure to trill the Rs) When he’s being a dork: Boob Today he was … Continue reading

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Kim’s home!

Hurray! Kim came home today from her vacation, full of stories from Alaska. After getting caught up a bit and taking care of some chores, we headed out to the barn to see Bob. I took along the 30# bucket … Continue reading

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