Monthly Archives: June 2011

Son of a Chewie!

Posted on June 28, 2011 by KShai1715

I went out to the barn to work Chewie tonight (back to his old routine now that he’s home and happy). I did get my new harness, which incidentally is gorgeous and I love it!  (Pictures soon) Anyway, so after … Continue reading →

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O M F G

Posted on June 28, 2011 by KShai1715

  You know, there really comes a time in every horse person’s life where they have to evaluate where they are at and if they should continue.  Do I show at the A show?  Do I jump the 4′ course?  … Continue reading →

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Bienenstich

Posted on June 27, 2011 by KShai1715

Brief horse update:  Luke and Dixie went for good long drives both days this past weekend.  After a week of rain, it was nice to get out and do something constructive.  They were great.  Dixie was awesome by herself out … Continue reading →

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Chewbacca and the trainer

Posted on June 22, 2011 by KShai1715

Quick update merely to say that Chewbacca has been moved to a trainer’s barn.  For 30 days we will see if there will be any progress.  I’m nervous and stressed, and I feel really bad for Luke who is all … Continue reading →

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Driving Fun!

Posted on June 19, 2011 by KShai1715

  Well, the weather over the last few days has been gorgeous.  Between the 100 degree temps and the torrential downpours, I never thought we’d see a sunny day and nice temperatures.  We’ve been lucky to have 5 in a … Continue reading →

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Finally Hit 30! And Luke is Famous!

Posted on June 15, 2011 by KShai1715

It’s a little weird in the house these days without the 5 foot tall ferret condo.  There’s literally a big empty space in our home.  Although, after losing a total of 4 ferrets over the last 7 years, my husband … Continue reading →

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RIP ARIEL

Posted on June 13, 2011 by KShai1715

  Monday was a bad day.  Poor little Ariel (middle) went on to meet her sisters, Willow (left) who left us last year, and LeeLoo (right) who moved on to ferret heaven back in 2009. LeeLoo died suddenly just days … Continue reading →

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Body Clipping Part 2 and Luke’s New Doo

Posted on June 11, 2011 by KShai1715

Today was a long, but yet constructive day at the barn.  I spent a little over 6 hours there, but I had lots to do. (And, thus… lots of pictures). First on the agenda was a little (MUCH NEEDED) play … Continue reading →

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Bad First Impressions!

Posted on June 10, 2011 by KShai1715

Well, my never ending quest to find a local, affordable, and capable driving trainer continued on yesterday when I met with a new trainer.  He seems very nice and capable and is local.  Still working on the affordability part. The … Continue reading →

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Heat Wave!

Posted on June 8, 2011 by KShai1715

I don’t know how it’s been in the rest of the world, but in my little nook, it has been pretty brutal. I used to have a really high heat tolerance.  I really don’t anymore.  I actually find it hard … Continue reading →

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