WOW... ALREADY 3 MONTHS OLD

It sure is hard to believe that "CHASE" is 3 months old today!!

The photos make me look like a little ghost...I'm actually a "GOLDEN" !!

Mom took these with her cell phone. :-(

Can you tell that this is my "favorite" toy?? Thanks Chet!! :-)

I'm becoming a "Real Retriever" !! Thanks for my lesson Dale !!

A basket full of trouble and a little running over !!

Should of taken this the day we brought him home !!


A few bad habits...we are working on "just a few" !! LOL!!

It sure is hard to get some good pictures of a puppy that loves you !!

Quality is definitely a challenge !!

He is a little love...lots of fun and a great early Christmas gift !!

Looking forward to the next 3 months and beyond !!

LET'S MEET "CHASE"...

YES !! THIS IS MY NEW PUPPY "CHASE" !! ISN'T "HE" THE MOST CUTEST THING YOU HAVE SEEN LATELY??
SPECIAL DELIVERY !! ALL THE WAY FROM NEWPORT, WA !! SHE WAS ON HER (LISA) WAY TO TO DELIVER SOME PUPPIES TO SEATTLE...SO SHE MET US IN RITZVILLE. SHE WAS HAULING (5) PUPPIES AND OUT OF THE (5) SHE HAD (3) MALES LEFT TO PICK FROM. WHEN WE WERE PULLING INTO THE PARKING LOT BY Mc DONALD'S WE NOTICED ALL (5) PUPPIES PLAYING IN THE SNOW BANK. CHASE WAS THE FIRST ONE UP AND OVER THE SNOW BANK AND IT WAS DEFINITELY LOVE AT FIRST SITE! I TOLD STEVE THIS IS THE ONE! HE WAS IN SHOCK AT HOW QUICK THIS DECISION WAS MADE...ALL I CAN SAY IS WHEN YOU KNOW YOU KNOW!!

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DOESN'T HE LOOK CONTENT WITH HIS NEW FAMILY?

STEVE ALWAYS SAID AND STILL SAYS...THAT IF HE BELIEVED IN REINCARNATION HE WOULD LOVE TO COME BACK AS "ONE" OF "MY" PETS!! LOL!!

WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO MAKING MANY GREAT MEMORIES WITH OUR NEWEST FAMILY MEMBER !! :0) :0)

Tigger's 2nd USR Trail Challenge...

UMATILLA SAGE RIDER'S SPOOKTACULAR TRAIL CHALLENGE....

In spite of the rain and my feet being soaked we finished our 3rd Trail Challenge!! I wanted to explain a few of the obstacles that Tigger and I had to maneuver through. The first one was "LOG JAM"...please pay attention how careful Tigger places his feet. I think he did a better job than his trainer!! LOL!! The second one was "LEADING HIM ON THE OFF SIDE" (which we have never trained for!!) Doesn't he look like he is scared "almost" to death having me drag the tarp by his side walking around those spooky poles?? Now you need to remember that Tigger is only "2 " !! The third was "TROTTING AROUND THE BLACKBERRY BUSH". He was suppose to trot...but I think he didn't like me asking him to trot on the "off" side. He does an awesome job from the "CORRECT" side!! :( The forth was going through the "CAR WASH" and then right "OVER THE BRIDGE"...now he loved doing that!! He was such a "GOOD BOY" !!! You're kidding "MORE" tarps ?? He was sure hoping to have a little break and morning snack while transferring the hay nets from one barrel to the other. I think "THE TUNNEL" is his favorite thing to do!! We put it up and we tried really hard to make it scary for him and all the other horses. Some of the other horses did have a few issues with passing through. One of last obstacles is "BACKING THROUGH POLES" laying on the ground. Backing is one of Tigger's great qualities for a "YOUNG" horse!! :) The judges just loved him and it looks like he loved them back!! Hope you enjoyed our video and we hope to be making some more very soon. :) MAYBE THE NEXT ONE WILL BE A LITTLE SHORTER...IT HAS TAKEN WAY TOOOOO LONG TO DOWNLOAD THIS ONE !!!

THEN AND NOW...

THEN AND NOW !!!

SPRING AND FALL!!!
As you can see things have changed a little at our ranch!! :)
" Yes "... this is a good thing!!Tigger and I are doing "GREAT"!!
It seems like he enjoys going over the bridge even more !! LOL!!!


Tigger and I are doing lots more together than just crossing over bridges!!
You will have to stay tunned and hopefully we will be showing a short video of our best performance yet !! Do I have your attention!!..??
Thanks for visiting and checking up on our progress from time to time. :)

A "SPECIAL" GUY'S MEMORIAL...

CHIPS CAME INTO OUR LIVES ON FEBRUARY 3, 1998 ...

AFTER MANY YEARS...

BEING A "GREAT" COMPANION AND MAKING SPECIAL MEMORIES...

HE WENT TO DOGIE HEAVEN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2010...

HE WAS JUST "THREE MONTHS" SHY OF BEING "13" YEARS OLD!!!

HE WAS LAID TO REST TODAY IN MY MEMORY GARDEN...

AFTER STEVE & I HAD LAID HIM TO REST...THE LORD WELCOMED HIM HOME WITH A "RAINBOW" CARPET TO HEAVEN!!! :)

THANKS "CHIPS" FOR ALL YOUR UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND AFFECTION !!!

YOU WILL BE DEARLY MISSED !!!

OUT OF THE ROUND PEN...

FINALLY OUT OF THE ROUND PEN AND INTO THE "BIG" ROCK'N S ARENA !!!

FIGURING OUT IT REALLY IS FUN HAVING MOM ON MY BACK WHILE WE ARE "TROTTING" !!!COME ON YOU GUY'S WE HAVE WORK TO DO !!!
WORK IS DONE AND NOW WE CAN JUST REST A WHILE!!!
TWISTER AND TIGGER REALLY DO ENJOY WORKING WITH US !!!

MAYBE NEXT TIME WE GO OUT TO WORK ...WE WILL BE LOPING AROUND THE ARENA TOGETHER!!! :) :)

BRASADA RANCH...POWELL BUTTE, OREGON

OREGON FOUNDATION QUARTER HORSE CLUB... WESTERN REGIONALS... POWELL BUTTE, OREGON...AUGUST 13, 2010WHATS YOUR FAVORITE BRAND OF JEANS??

Just click to enlarge and you can see what "my" favorite jeans are!!

HOPE THIS DOESN'T TAKE VERY LONG...I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF MY BREAKFAST !!

LOOKING GOOD!!

YOU KNOW THAT I'M THE MOST HANDSOME "DUN" AT THE SHOW THIS WEEKEND!!

JUDGING!!

JUST HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO WRITE DOWN FIRST PLACE??

ARE YOU SURE MY "WHITE" SOCKS COST ME -- 12 POINTS??

I'M SURE GOD THOUGHT THEY LOOKED PERFECT WHEN HE CREATED ME!!

HERE ARE SOME PICTURES OF "TIGGER'S" FIRST COLOR CLASS. WE ALSO COMPETED IN THE "IN HAND TRAIL" AND DAD TOOK A GREAT MOVIE OF ME...PICTURES OF THAT WILL BE ON OUR NEXT POST!!

(Nedra)... I have to share a little secret!! Today (8/16/2010) was my first time back in the saddle after my accident and yes it was on my Tigger!! :) Shhhh...remember its a secret and you can't tell "JANE" !!

PRECIOUS MIRACLE...

PRECIOUS MIRACLES & ETC...

It has been almost a couple of months since I have worked on my blog. I think that I have a pretty good reason...not an excuse for taking some time off.

A couple of months ago on (6/03/10) I was in a very serious "HORSE ACCIDENT" !! That date will be one that we will probably never ever be forgotten... by myself...my sweet hubby and many family members and of course my dear friends. It may still be a couple of months before I can work with my horses and ride again but... I'm very fortunate to still be here to share some great things "to come" on my blog. :)

I want everyone to know that my "TIGGER" was not responsible. Most people would assume that since he is only a "TWO" year old!! ...But thank goodness it was not the case!! It was just one of those "FREAK ACCIDENTS" that every cowgirl or cowboy "NEVER" wants to experience!

Lets move on to something more positive and rewarding !!!

We just recently retired one of our performance horses (LUCY) !!
She let us know one day after being so loving and patient with one of our granddaughter's...(CASSIDY). Our granddaughter did many miles in the arena with her without even one complaint. Interesting enough that was the 1st time she ever had a child put on her back for a ride. So needless to say because of that experience and many more...Steve and I made a decision to donate her to a wonderful facility in Yakima...called "PEGASUS PROJECT". It is a beautiful ~ wonderful ~ loving ~ caring ranch that helps "many special needs" with children and even some adult disabilities. Coincidentally, one of out adult friends is benefiting each week with his therapy sessions... our hope is that he will be able to ride our Lucy very soon!!

Our "great" veterinarian "KALIE MERCER" was the one that suggested this place for our precious Lucy. We then decided to go for a visit/tour of the facility/ranch. At the end of our visit/tour we couldn't think of a better place for our Lucy to live out the rest of her years. She is only 11 years old and most of the horses that they purchase or that are donated are usually closer to their twenties. So once Lucy passes "all" her tests/training and is finished with her 8 weeks trial period...she will graduate and become of the "BEST" Pegasus therapy horse's ever !!!

The gal that has been working very closely with Lucy is Caitlin..it sounds like they are making a great team...even if I feel just a little heart broken & jealous. I have a note from her that I would like to share with you all. ~~I just received this today (07/29/10)~~

I just wanted to let you both know that Lucy had a "AWESOME" training session yesterday. A volunteer led her and I was on her. We were doing rider movement and noise, and nothing I did fazed her! She put up with me screaming, bouncing, hugging her, getting off balance, turning around backwards, touching her croup (under her tail) and ears and squeezing my legs. She continued to pay attention to her leader and not once did she seriously object to anything I was doing. Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to work with such a cool mare.
Caitlin

I think that says quite a bit and is a great ending to my story!! Since I feel I have probably written way to much for one post...I would like to share some pictures of ...
~ "Pegasus Project" ~ Tumbleweed Ranch ~

~ A Few Lake Views ~

~ Who wouldn't want to live here? ~

~ Indoor Arena ~~ Indoor Arena ~

~ Loading area for patients ~

~ Wash Rack ~

~ Viewing Area ~

Welcome Sign!!Steve & Lucy checking out here new home !!

Nedra dreaming ~ Indoor arena behind me !!

~ Caitlin and Lucy ~

Sorry the pictures are out of order but at least you got pictures!!

How Many Rides?

One of "MANY RIDES" !!! Tigger and I are becoming a great team!!!

He is such a quick learner and tons of fun to teach and ride.

He has such a willing spirit and great work attitude!!!

Our actual first ride was on...April 28th!! :)

I felt as if "HE" was looking forward to that "SPECIAL EVENT" and there was "NOT" even any little hint of "BUCKING"!!

WHAT A "GOOD BOY" !!!

I say that so often... I'm wondering if he thinks I've changed his name??

I feel even more blessed "every time" I have the opportunity to play and ride.

We are up to trotting and roll backs...next time we will be cantering/loping.

That is if this crazy weather (RAIN.. RAIN.. & MORE RAIN) will allow us to continue on a regular basis.

I guess one good thing about "rainy days" it gives me a chance to catch up on my blogging. LOL!!!

I'm hoping to post a video of us loping in the arena real soon!!! :)

TIGGER'S BIRTHDAY

TIGGER IS TWO YEARS OLD !!Tigger is officially two years old!!

His birthday was on Saturday... DOB ~05/08/08 ~
Dad (Steve) figured he would give him a few extra "berry goods" (treats) to help celebrate. :)
I'm not the only one that wants to spoil him once in awhile!! LOL!!

Big Brother...Little Brother

It's so much fun having a big brother to hang around with !!

I'm (Tigger) really lucky to have been adopted by such a loving family !! :)

We both really love working with our Dad (Steve) !!"TWISTER & TIGGER"... Working in the arena !!

PRACTICE AND TRAIL CHALLENGE

Practice Makes Perfect!! :)

There will be 10 obstacles that I (Tigger) need to practice for and here are a few.

Down the bank & up again.Log jam...trying to figure out just where

"I" need to put my little hoofs.
The bridge obstacle is my favorite!!
Can you see the smile on my face??


At the end of a long day every horse deserves
a little drink from the irrigation weir box.
Don't you think?



Mom's are good about making sure you stay
hydrated and of course loved. :)

TRAIL CHALLENGE...BEGINS !!

The wind never ends!! ... & makes the trail challenge 10 times more difficult !!

First obstacle...log jam. Good thing Mom made me practice!

Crossing the bridge...I loved this one!!

"Z" obstacle...I had to back thru and I'm not piratically fond of this one.

Now you can see why I don't really care for this obstacle !!

Here is proof that we competed and placed 2nd place!! :)

Tigger did such an awesome job with the "TRAIL CHALLENGE" !!

He exceeded "ALL" my expectations and then some!!

He didn't refuse any obstacles and was a good sport the whole weekend!!

We are both looking forward to the next competition and the next and the next !!!

I'm sure you really want a "Tigger" in your barn...now more than ever. :)

I'm not sure if I ever told any one what Tigger's registered name was...we'll now you know!!

Tails and Trailers...

Did you forget that I'm a "BOY"??

Do you really need to "braid" my tail?? Did you say get in?

Look Out!! ~ I'm comin in!!
Tigger did such a great job learning to load in the "BIG BOY" horse trailer this week.
I'm convinced that it even helped improve his backing up skills. :)
We will see how he does this weekend backing up on the "Trail Challenge" course.