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Sweet_Tea
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tara
Newberry
SC
USA
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 Posted - May 14 2011 : 08:53:16 AM
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There is not much that fills my heart with joy more than horses. They amaze me all the time.
The ranch down the street is hosting a big trail ride, and they were having a Fun night last night. So after I got most of my chores done, I told my cowboy I wanted to go run Lebo (his horse) around barrels.
So he said let's go. I went and Got Lebo out of the pasture put him on our stock trailer and loaded up my saddle and we headed out.
They asked what events I wanted to sign up for, so I signed up for some flag race, pole bending, barrel race and the arena race.
First one was the pole bending, I was really excited about this one. and when they called our name we went out and that roany pony launched and I set him up for the first pole and he did it in 18 seconds. we totally won.. Then the barrel race we were like second (i never ran barrels before) I learned a lesson from that.... you probably should check and set up before the first barrel :). But the flag race was kinda stupid.. but then came the arena race. and Lebo was dancing and excited before we entered the arena. My cowboy said don't you dare check him. So I screamed a big ye-haw and kicked lebo, and boy oh boy he went flying. That horse runs so fast he makes my eyes water.. and we came up to the barrel and I closed my eyes and sat deep in the seat. then I opened my eyes and we were on our way back.
They tallied up the scores.. and I wound up being an overall winner :)
I was so excited. I love that horse. I've ridden him in two competitions now and won both times on him.
People were asking me where I learned to ride and one lady even said she saw me in a shooting magazine. I was shocked to hear that.
Tomorrow I was asked to come give a demo of shooting at the trail ride, so I'm gonna do that tomorrow.
But here is Lebo and I after the race.
Farmgirl Sister #2974
~ http://notsosweettea.blogspot.com/
"The air of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears"
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
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Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
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Posted - May 14 2011 : 09:14:51 AM
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That is wonderful! I totally understand how you feel! And what an awesome picture! He's a beautiful horse and you look great with him. Congratulations, Tara!
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Shi-anne
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cheryl
Ada
OK
USA
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Posted - May 14 2011 : 09:20:49 AM
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Tara, you look like one happy camper. Congratulations on the win! You and Lebo make a nice pair and take a great picture! What fun!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - May 14 2011 : 09:43:51 AM
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That is great! It sounds like so much fun! I can't wait to do some of those competitions when Tala is a bit less green. I went riding on Thursday and that crazy horse sprinted for about half a mile before I was able to check her!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - May 14 2011 : 10:39:48 AM
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Woot! Awesome for you and Lebo! What fun!
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farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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Sweet_Tea
True Blue Farmgirl
194 Posts
Tara
Newberry
SC
USA
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Posted - May 14 2011 : 1:38:01 PM
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Alee, Now is the time to imprint on Tala.. the horse in the background picture is titan he turned 4 this past april. He has been on trails that he had to slide on his butt down to the bottom and crossed rivers, and he just gets miles put on him.. and He's turning into a good horse. We've had those runaway bouts and rearing. and last month he bucked the whole length of the arena. But the best thing for green horses is miles. And putting the miles on them helps the bond between the two of you. :)
Farmgirl Sister #2974
~ http://notsosweettea.blogspot.com/
"The air of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears"
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - May 14 2011 : 4:12:56 PM
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Tara- Oh it wasn't a run away! We both just wanted to run! I wasn't going to let her open up just to tamp her back down. She wanted to keep running but I thought I should let her run. Tala has never bucked at all. She doesn't hardly ever even buck in play! Tala and I have a really good bond- but you are right- the rides and miles are a great bonding experience. We have come a long way and still have a long way left to go. She just barely turned 4 as well and I only really started her saddle training last fall.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
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Posted - May 14 2011 : 5:39:36 PM
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What a great pic and story!
Takes me back...I was once 8th in the nation in barrels in ammy standings.
If you'd like a seious, no holds barred horse board, check out Chronicle of the Horse Forums. It's mainly english but us westerners are making inroads. There are olympians and world class folks on there. People from around the world. But you have to be tough skinned to survive the place. Those people are the serious horsemen of the world and tell you straight. It's the best horse board I've had to pleasure of joining. Just an FYI.
For some 'venting'-type of entertainment, please read my blog, http://lostadventuresintrucking.blogspot.com . Now with pictures!!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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