Tag Archives: Mary

An eyesore

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Mike

Well, today was an interesting day. It started with a 7:30 a.m. phone call from Jenn at the barn. I slept through that. When she called again at 8:00, I woke up and answered. It seems Bob had some kind … Continue reading →

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Boulder’s first trail ride (sort of)

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Mike

It really was a trail ride; the “first” part is that it was that first one since I officially became Boulder’s new owner. But first, the boot report…. The Boa boots went on much more easily today. I decided to … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Mike

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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Keeping a one-ton animal happy while you poke him with needles

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Mike

Today was vaccination day for Boulder. Mary agreed to come over after she got off work to do the honors. This was also my day off, and I had horsey Things To Do. First off was a stop at Double … Continue reading →

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A Boulder comes to rest at Abiding Acres

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Mike

It’s official: I now own a horse (or does he own me?)! I have had Boulder on trial this week, and today was the last day of the trial. He didn’t have a perfect trial, by any means, but there … Continue reading →

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Do I really have a horse??

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Mike

So the last three days have been a serious rodeo. This is part one of three…. On Sunday, Mary called me and said, “Hey, if you wanna go look at this horse that’s a four-hour drive away, today is the … Continue reading →

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Cookies and Crazies

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Mike

Well, today was an interesting installment in the continuing saga of the Quest for Shire. Mary and I went to check out a Shire-Clydesdale cross mare. We spent quite a bit of time there and came away with the following … Continue reading →

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The three amigos, a bareback ride for Kim, good beer, and Emma preparations

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Mike

Jenn told me that “the three amigos” (Bob, Beau, and Jamocha) had been playing all kinds of horsey games with each other this morning, including kicking up their heels and chasing each other around the round pen—the inside! So, the … Continue reading →

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“I am smarter than you!” and a decision is made

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Mike

Bob-wise, today was a repeat of yesterday—an easy day—except that I ended up in a minor rodeo. And Bob wasn’t the bronco. I went down to Bob’s pasture. Jamocha and Beau were grazing on the track and Bob was in … Continue reading →

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Transmission received from Michigan

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Mike

Mike and Emma Neither of us got out to see Bob today. Kim was hammered with catch-up stuff from her vacation, and I had my hands full, too. However, I did hear back from the owner of Emma, a beautiful, … Continue reading →

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