Ok, my blog friend Kathy at of horses and art had a little contest on her blog awhile back called pay it forward. The premise was to be the first three to comment on the blog and win a little prize. The catch was that of course you then must pay it forward. If you have not seen the movie with Helen Hunt then go rent it. The world could use more of these selfless acts of kindness. I haven't recieved my little prize just yet, but that is the beauty of it I am paying it forward.
Here's the pitch..... Be the first three to comment on my blog and I will pay you with a little prize from my new leather shop. Then of course you must pay it forward on your blog. Think of all the happiness we are spreading in the new year! Ready, set..... go!
Monday, January 7, 2008
Forging ahead
Being it is a new year and everyone is into new year's resolutions, I guess I will put mine into motion. Not that I specifically make them, but I guess putting them in print makes them kinda real. One thing I decided to do this year was start my leather crafting business seriously. I have dabbled and made some projects for family and myself, but I really am gonna make and sell my wares this year. With that in mind, I went on a cleaning streak yesterday and prepared myself a studio. We have a loft room in the back of the house upstairs that was good for collecting junk wherever it landed. I decided for winter this was a good place to have my little studio. The room has two big windows for light and a bathroom nearby so no reason I cannot spend my days happily tooling away. I still am in the process of finding a job as well so things look busy this year.
Harley has a little set back in going off to boot camp, looks like Feb 1st will be his time. One of the trainers had a horse fall on him and fracture his ankle, so I am waiting a bit on sending him. Today is in the 60's so I am going to take advantage of this rare day and go for a ride on Harley!
Happy trails......
Harley has a little set back in going off to boot camp, looks like Feb 1st will be his time. One of the trainers had a horse fall on him and fracture his ankle, so I am waiting a bit on sending him. Today is in the 60's so I am going to take advantage of this rare day and go for a ride on Harley!
Happy trails......
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Blanket blues..
What is it about horses and blankets. My two horses could not be more different in their blanket sizes or preference to wearing them. Harley simply loves wearing his blankie and practically dives into it when I approach his head with it. Tank on the other hand, merely tolerates the whole process of putting it on, and at an 84 inch body it is a process.
Harley is a whopping 69 inches long and low to the ground, whereas Tank is 84 inches long and 16 hands tall. I let my horses hair up good for winter and usually do not blanket unless it is below 20 or raining/snowing. I have noticed in this past year that Tank is not getting as much hair and is more susceptible to the inclement weather now. I reasoned that at 27 he deserved a proper turnout blanket for this winter.
I bought him a mid weight turnout from Schneider saddlery and I swear the dang thing must weigh 15lbs. Most days it is all I can do to get it over his high head and on him without breaking a sweat myself. Then I turn him out and he immediately rolls to try and dislodge the evil thing from his back, thus making it shift and hang off to one side. I have tried tightening every possible strap and yet he still manages to get it skewed before lunch time, resulting in me schlepping out into the pasture to fix it. Harley on the other hand is quite content to wear his turnout when necessary (like today at 10 with wind) and never have I seen it twisted or skewed around him and he is much more active than Tank. I was pondering this and I guess I can equate it to their different personalities.
Like my two boys , one hates to wear socks or shoes and the other always has something on his feet. Praying for the warm spell so I can put the blankets away. Happy trails....... and Happy New Year!
Harley is a whopping 69 inches long and low to the ground, whereas Tank is 84 inches long and 16 hands tall. I let my horses hair up good for winter and usually do not blanket unless it is below 20 or raining/snowing. I have noticed in this past year that Tank is not getting as much hair and is more susceptible to the inclement weather now. I reasoned that at 27 he deserved a proper turnout blanket for this winter.
I bought him a mid weight turnout from Schneider saddlery and I swear the dang thing must weigh 15lbs. Most days it is all I can do to get it over his high head and on him without breaking a sweat myself. Then I turn him out and he immediately rolls to try and dislodge the evil thing from his back, thus making it shift and hang off to one side. I have tried tightening every possible strap and yet he still manages to get it skewed before lunch time, resulting in me schlepping out into the pasture to fix it. Harley on the other hand is quite content to wear his turnout when necessary (like today at 10 with wind) and never have I seen it twisted or skewed around him and he is much more active than Tank. I was pondering this and I guess I can equate it to their different personalities.
Like my two boys , one hates to wear socks or shoes and the other always has something on his feet. Praying for the warm spell so I can put the blankets away. Happy trails....... and Happy New Year!
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