Ukiah Oregon Cutting Practice...

Our horse trainer Nina invited us to a cutting practice in Ukiah, Oregon.

Here are some of the fun shots of our 4 days in Ukiah!!

They had to bring is separate herds of cattle off the range and across the road every day. All the cutters love to have really fresh cattle to practice with.

It was a beautiful place to ride our horses and help out our Trainer. :-)

We even had a couple passing by from Ohio and wanted to know what Steve and the guy's were doing. Steve thought it was pretty obvious that they were bringing the cattle across the road. Steve is so polite and explained what they were doing...then the Ohio couple got really excited...said they have never seen "REAL COWBOY'S" herd cattle before!! Then they asked can we stay and watch??? Who knew that we would be entertaining a couple from Ohio out in the middle of Oregon !!

Need a Tractor Tire ??

As you can see Steve and I have been working hard at making some obstacles for our horses !!

This is just one part...the "HUGE" tractor tire one !!

It took many shovels of dirt to fill these "BIG BOY'S" !!

So far...Steve's horse Twister is the pro... He has already climbed over the mountain of "3" multiple times !!

But... Tigger is coming "fast" up the back side !! LOL!

Hopefully I will be able to prove my story very soon...with some awesome pictures of the "2" !!

So stay tuned... you won't want to miss a thing this Summer !!

P.S. I'm having fun using some "new" software !

The best part it's free !!

Great Day 4 "TWO" 2 Celebrate

Before I get started on my post for the day...I need to share about my evening out last night !!

Quite a few of my very dear, sweet, loving and caring friends "SURPRISED" me with a dinner party at a favorite restaurant in town.

THE REASON...
They wanted to celebrate my 1 year anniversary of the Lord sparing my life !!

It is sometimes hard to be reminded about such an awful day...

but then you are made to realize how much you are loved by everyone !!

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I also want to thank my sweet husband of 41 years ....

for being there thru the "worst & the best" of 2010 !!

He continues to be brave...support & love me everyday !!

There is no question about it...when each day is done & before the sun goes down...

I'm reminded how truly blessed I am !!

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ON MY WAY HOME !!

AM I REALLY ON MY WAY HOME ??
DAD DID I TELL YOU "THANK YOU" FOR BRINGING ME BACK HOME ??

MOM IT SURE FEELS GOOD TO BE HOME !!

OH MOM !! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH !!

CHASE !! ARE YOU HAPPY I'M HOME ??

I JUST CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENED TO MY GORGEOUS MANE !!

CLOSE UP IT LOOKS EVEN WORSE !!

DOES "RANCH & HOME" SELL ANYTHING TO HELP MY MANE GROW BACK "QUICK" ?? I REALLY NEED A SMALL MIRACLE TO HAPPEN... I'M SUPPOSE TO BE IN A HORSE SHOW AT THE END OF JUNE !!

THIS VIEW LOOKS EVEN WORSE !!

I JUST WANT TO TELL YOU "ONE" MORE THING BEFORE YOU LEAVE ME IN QUARANTINE...

I FORGIVE YOU AND I ALSO DON'T WANT TO BRING ANY BAD VIRUS IN THE BARN AND EXPOSE MY BUDDIES !!

IT SURE IS A BUMMER BEING GONE FOR TWO MONTHS !!

BUT...GOOD NEWS YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED IN WHAT I HAVE LEARNED !!

I JUST WANT TO TELL YOU AGAIN...

THANKS FOR BRINGING ME BACK HOME TODAY !! :-)

LOVE... WYATT

FIRST OF THE SEASON... 2011

First Cutting...Almost Not !!

Let's just say "Mother Nature's" sense of humor made it a little "extra" challenging !!

But...Yes there is always a "BUT" !!

Things worked out "once again" in our favor !!

Nothing is gained by worrying...except a good dose of stomach ulcers !!

"LOOK" @ that straight line!!
You would think that the person that cut that was a machinist or something !! LOL!! I just love our long row of Plum trees !

All dry and ready to bale !!

PEPSI ATTACK !!

IT WAS 80+ degrees on BALING DAY !!

Just like a "Good Neighbor"...he's there when you need one !!

That ice cold PEPSI sure hit the spot !!

Lots of quality grass hay bales !! :-)

On the way to the hay stack !!

Can I (Chase) help pick-up bales ?

Isn't our classic harrow bed cute ??

Almost as cute as the operator !! :-)

Hope you enjoyed our story from "behind the scenes" !!
I know that we left out a few steps...but I didn't want to bore you all with to many details !!

I want "all" of you to stay interested and stop by once in awhile !! :-)

"RANCH SORTING CLINIC"

Warm Up !!

We had "WHITE" horses !!We had "SPOTTED" horses !!

We even had a few "BROWN" horses !!


We had a huge crowd of riders and auditors.

We were really surprised at the huge turn out !!

There definitely is a huge interest in the area to learn this sport !!



We found "OLD GLORY" tucked away and decided that she needed to shine for the day !!


Steve on foot demonstrating the correct way to sort the cattle.
He really does do a good job even if he's not riding his horse Rocky !!

I don't think he could put on a Clinic "without" his hands !! LOL!!

Steve and Rocky showing everyone how it's done right !!

Amber finally getting one to go thru the opening (the whole) !!

Good Job !!

Steve and Amber showing the crowd how having a team member makes it more fun !!

Steve's "Ranch Sorting Clinic" that he put on last weekend ( 4/23/11) was a huge success!

We had 20 people on horse back and a lot more just leaning on the rails.

The class was especially put on for beginner/novice riders.

There was a lot of interest in learning a new game for them and their horses.

Steve did a awesome job !!

I wish you all could of been there !!

I (Nedra)was able to video tape most of the Clinic...who knows we might even ad another video on... "YOU TUBE" !!
Now I can say that I live and sleep with a "FAMOUS CLINICIAN" !!

Stay tuned...there just might be another one around the corner !!

TRAILER ENHANCEMENT...

YOU'RE KIDDING!! ...RIGHT?? YOU WANT ME TO MOVE IT DOWN (4) INCHES!!

I'LL TRY TO DO THE BEST "I" CAN!! SOMETIMES MIRACLES DO HAPPEN!!I GUESS YOU GOT REAL LUCKY THIS TIME !! LOL!!

"ANOTHER" FINISHED PROJECT!! NOW ALL WE HAVE TO DO IS LOAD AND GO!

STEVE "ALWAYS" DOES A SUPER GREAT JOB & ONCE AGAIN HE MADE "ME" SMILE !! :-)

TIGGER TIME...

I was very lucky to be able to attend a clinic this weekend at BONINA RANCH in ELTOPIA.

The Clinician was Keith Danielson. He has won many Trail Challenges over the past years.

His most current win was this year in February...winning "first" place at the "Craig Cameron Extreme Trail Challenge" on his horse "Chili"! I hope to be able to attend another Clinic this Fall.Just another "Bridge" !! No big deal!! Getting in position to start learning how to side pass over logs & etc. We are trying to accomplish side passing to the right. We have a little room for some improvement! LOL!! My goal is to win the next "In Hand Trail Challenge" with flying colors!!

Until the next Clinic...stay tuned in!!