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Pony Infirmary and Other Happenings
Poco is home! After six days in the clinic Poco came home on Thursday afternoon. He still isn’t back to 100% yet. Most of the time his...
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Apr 30, 20092 min read
The Thermoneutral Zone – Another Guest Post By Jason
A number of Melissa’s blog post readers have asked that I do an occasional question and answer series regarding equine nutrition/equine...
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Apr 28, 20093 min read


A Day in PIctures
It has been a pretty typical week around the farm so far. No lost (and found) phones, no new horses, no new pieces of equipment . . ....
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Apr 21, 20091 min read


Lost and Found
I mentioned in my last post that I lost my cell phone. How annoying is that? I decided to ride out in the pastures while I had the...
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Apr 19, 20092 min read


Something New and a Lot of Aggravation
This will have to be a short update (the crowd stands and roars in approval) as it is late and I’ve not yet made out my farrier list for...
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Apr 16, 20093 min read


Happy Birthday Faune!
Today we had another birthday on the farm. It was Faune’s birthday and of course we celebrated. I don’t know if it is a blessing or a...
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Apr 15, 20091 min read


We’re Back!
I apologize for not updating my blog since last week. Jason and I had a brief getaway over Easter weekend. My parents have a beautiful...
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Apr 13, 20093 min read


Happy Birthday Apollo and A Gorgeous Day
Today truly made up for our last two days of yucky weather. A high right at 70 degrees, bright sunshine, and a gentle, warm breeze. ...
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Apr 8, 20091 min read
The Very, Very Basics of Feeding Horses – Jason’s Post
After an early morning today and a busy week leading up to what we hope is a relaxing Easter Sunday, Melissa, in a rare moment of...
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Apr 7, 20094 min read


Birthday Cake, Napping, and Playful Ponies
We had a nice weekend around the farm. Jason and I were really busy but the horses seemed to mostly nap! There were a few playful...
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Apr 5, 20091 min read


Pictures
These pictures were all taken in mid to late December. Enjoy these scenes from around the farm and everyone have a wonderful weekend!...
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Apr 2, 20091 min read


Interesting Weekend
The weekend could not have had a better start. We greeted a new arrival on Friday evening! he arrived at about 8:15 pm from California....
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Mar 29, 20091 min read


Pictures + Status Change
We had a big event today! Jason received his U.S. Citizenship today and we attended his citizenship ceremony. For those of you who...
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Mar 26, 20091 min read


Another Day In Pictures And Video
Below are some scenes from around the retirement farm on Tuesday. It was another beautiful day, sunny and 77 for the high. The horses...
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Mar 24, 20091 min read


Working and Resting
The people on the farm worked very hard this weekend. On the other hand the horses mostly seemed to be lounging around while watching...
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Mar 23, 20092 min read


Let The Fur Fly
The fur is flying everywhere these days as we enter shedding season. I walk around with horse hair on my clothes, in my hair, in my...
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Mar 19, 20092 min read


Weekend Report + Pictures
It was a pretty quiet weekend around here. Friday was a busy day as our Lucky, Chili, Baby and Snappy #bear #jason #pictures
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Mar 15, 20091 min read


SWAT Team
The morning started off in a very typical fashion this morning. I did the barn chores and fed the first couple of pastures and it was...
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Mar 5, 20092 min read


Pictures
I’m sure there is no need for me to mention that I am way behind on sharing pictures! All of these pictures are from November. Jason and...
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Mar 3, 20091 min read


The Weekend Update
Just as it did a few weekends ago this weekend got off to an auspicious start. On Friday morning my horse Lexi decided to put herself in...
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Mar 1, 20094 min read
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