Christy and Shane: June 2008

New Hair Cut

I cut my hair and I love it. I think I will keep it short for a while

We traded in our 2007 horse trailer for a new 2008. We looked into it and decided to trade it in while it still had value. We got one that has a seperate tack room from where you sleep. It is so nice.

You can get into the tack room from both sides of the trailer

Our bed, its so comfortable. I ask Shane all the time if we can go and take a nap in the trailer.

The other tack room door and the door into the dressing room. There is a battery on the front so you can have the lights on without it being plugged into the truck.

Maybe A Little Training Will Help

SR Little Sister has been having some problems. It seems like we have hit a wall. She has been spinning on me and I just dont know how to fix it. If she doesnt want to go in the direction she just wont. I was tired of fighting with her. I told Shane that we need to either sell her, keep trying, or find a professional to work with her. We chose to find a pro. I called several barns and researched to try to find the best person. I found Preston Kent at the Coyote Creek Barn in Saratoga Springs. I talked to him on the phone first. He actually called me after a few days to check on where we were at in the process. We scheduled a time to go down and meet with him. We were there talking for over an hour. He specializes in breaking colts. He has done many of them for his dad on their ranch in Malad, ID. Usually he deals with Arabians - he said they are hot blooded and need a lot of patience. I told him she must have an identity crisis cuz that is the definition of her. I told him everything that was going on with her all of the bad, and he just said you know I think we can get through that just fine. She has been there for a week - I cant wait to get to the 30 day mark to see the progress. I can see it already from working with her on the ground, but with riding her that may be a different story -- we will see. I am very optimistic.

The above picture is the gate over the entrance to the barn

The barn

Sister's bridle next to her name card

Sister in her stall

Her name card - I just love that it shows I have a trainer.

Little Patch of Heaven

I got a wild hair and decided I wanted to plant a garden in the back yard. I find it theraputic to dig in the soil and plant. I planted Carrots, Squash, Radishes, Cantelope, and Pumpkins. I am hoping that it will all grow. My radishes, pumpkins and squash are growing like crazy. I also planted a variety of sunflowers around the perimeter, they are doing well also. I cant wait to eat it all. Next year I might expand and have it be bigger and plant more items like corn, peas and cucumbers. Shane even custom made a sprinkler so I could make sure it gets plenty of water.

Squash starting to pop up

Sunflowers growing

Radishes - grow baby grow

We put up a little fence to try to keep big yellow (Jake) out. His one paw could easily crush all of the plants.. ha ha

Proof that big yellow has been in the garden -- Very Naughty, thankfully there have been no casualties. He is actually pretty good about staying out of it.

The Best Vacation Ever!

I was lucky enough to be included in Shane's family vacation. We went on a 7 day cruise in the Eastern Carribean. It was so amazing. We had a blast ~ I took over 200 pictures so I will just post some of my favorite. I want to go back already.

Shane waiting for the shuttle at the SL airport - Happy to go on vacation!!

r Flight was over night. Needless to say everyone passed out as soon as we got into the room.

Our Cruise ship - It was huge! Carnival Triumph.

Standing on the boat in Miami waiting to leave.

TUG BOAT!!!

I could not believe how big that boat was. We were right up with the birds.

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas - The first stop. I was just amazed at the color of the water.

Some people riding the horses on the beach.

Half Moon Cay

Shane and I walked down to see the horses. I am surprised they are alive - there does not seem to be much to eat. Shane fell in love with this horse. One of the guys running the excursion said that he would put this horse on the ferry and take it to the ship. He told us that we could keep it in our room and feed it apples until we got home. It was really funny

St. Thomas, USVI. Second stop. I loved this stop, it was my favorite of the entire trip. This guy was asking for donations for the Ass foundation. The little donkey was so cute, he had lipstick on her muzzle and everything. It was pretty entertaining.