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 !!