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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 17 2012 : 8:43:34 PM
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Well, here is the newest member to our family,,,,
actually she is still down in Portland, OR. living with the trainer but should be home to us in May....
This is my girl, Duster, a 20yr old Quarter Horse... and a real sweety.
A really good friend of mine is a horse trainer in Oregon and she is boarding and working with Duster till Duster comes home to me.
I can hardly wait. 
I am going on a 4-day trail ride (Lewis & Clark trail) in Sept...I wish I could take Duster, but I will be with 7 other ladies on this trek, in fact, the outfitters is "Triple O" Outfitters... highly recommended & they provide the trail horses, tents, meals & morning coffee lol! we provide the 'saddle butt', chaps & our cameras...
Horse & Rider magazine did an article (in this Feb. issue) about 'Triple O Outfitters'.... so I am really looking forward to this trek with my gal pals, 4 of which are also my trailer glamping gal pals.... ahhh life is good 
Happy Trails!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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MEWolf
True Blue Farmgirl
358 Posts
Margaret
Byers
Colorado
USA
358 Posts |
Posted - Jan 17 2012 : 8:54:20 PM
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She is a beauty! I love bays
Margaret
“Kind hearts are the gardens, kind thoughts are the roots, kind words are the flowers, kind deeds are the fruits. Take care of your garden and keep out the weeds, fill it with sunshine, kind words and kind deeds.” ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1808-1882)
Farmgirl #3020
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Farmtopia
True Blue Farmgirl
1465 Posts
Zan
New York
New York
USA
1465 Posts |
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RedHoopWoman
True Blue Farmgirl
513 Posts
Kathryn
Yoder
Colorado
USA
513 Posts |
Posted - Jan 17 2012 : 10:55:26 PM
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She is beautiful!
I love bays too,I lost my Bay Thoroughbred a few years ago,he was in his early twenties and a big 17.2 HH guy and I've always wanted another bay since then but haven't yet got one,rod quite a few though.
What portion of the trail will you be riding?
I rode the Bitterroot portion a few times when I still lived in Montana and that and Glacier National Park was probably one of the most beautiful rides I have ever experienced,I bet you'll have a great time!
"Today's Mighty Oak is just Yesterday's Nut" |
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
2027 Posts |
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jessabelluh
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
Jessica
South Dakota
USA
349 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2012 : 03:50:53 AM
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She's beautiful!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
1044 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2012 : 05:20:36 AM
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Grace, she is beautiful, and in wonderful condition for 20. After spending so many years doing hoofcare, my eye always travels down to the hooves first thing when I see a new horse. Her hooves look good too!
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, and Today is a Gift.
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2012 : 06:18:40 AM
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Wow Grace - how exciting for you!
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6655 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6655 Posts |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2012 : 07:11:29 AM
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i am happy for you and the horse. it is one thing i still want to do. own my own horse and ride. happy days for you sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2012 : 07:17:03 AM
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What a lovely girl! I can't wait to see more pictures of her when you get her home! Love a Bay, too!
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
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musicmommy
True Blue Farmgirl
430 Posts
Wendy
Oregon
USA
430 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2012 : 07:53:53 AM
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Absolutely stunning! And I want to hear more about that trek you will be going on. Sounds like a lot of fun
One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.
Bob Marley
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Edited by - musicmommy on Jan 18 2012 07:54:27 AM |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2012 : 08:54:18 AM
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She is absolutely beautiful. Have fun on your ride.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2012 : 09:04:40 AM
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Kathryn,
The Bitterroot is one of their treks routes, I will have to re-look at my packet to see the route... we meet up down by Lewiston/Clakston.... I am directionally challenged,,, that's why I depend on guides! lol!
Paula, can ya believe it, Duster has never been shod...and the trainer said the same thing,,, her hooves are great and the Ferrier loves her cuz she is so easy & good natured. :>)
Alee,,, looks like you & I will be sharing 'tips' this year....
Debbie,,, excited to the 10tgh degree! :>)
I am so blessed to have a wonderful trainer who is also a wonderful friend and is taking good care of Duster till I can get down there to pick Duster up & bring her home. Thank goodness I tow a trailer...so towing a Horse Trailer won't be to hard,,, but I will get a refresher cource just to make sure I don't overlook anything.
Thanx for letting me brag about Duster & for sharing in my joy! :>)
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2012 : 09:16:21 AM
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Kathryn...
yep, it's the Bitterroots....
We meet up in Lewiston, ID and then have a 4 hour drive to base camp...(Thur)
Fri. saddle-up & ride out to our trail camp.
Sat. beautiful trail ride all day...
Sun. breakcamp & ride out.
Mon. drive home (saddlebutt & all) tired, smelly & dirty & a heart full of memories!
I can hardly wait!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
1044 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2012 : 09:31:50 AM
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Mine are never shod either and their hooves are as tough as iron. Hope you can keep her natural. If she needs help on the trails, just pop on a pair of hoof boots and you will be able to go places the shod horses never could.
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, and Today is a Gift.
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batznthebelfry
True Blue Farmgirl
1257 Posts
Michele
Athol
Ma
USA
1257 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2012 : 10:33:09 AM
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wow hard to believe that horse is that old....i used to exerize horses & that one is remarkable in tone, shape & body mass...& such a wonderful body shape on it.....what a wondrful thing that you have a good friend who is caring for your horse...it has become a lost art so to speck to find good non race horse trainers so you are really blessed as is the horse.... excuse any typos' am dealing with a week long migraine so make mistakes but just had to comment on your horse...makes me want to get another one...I was lucky when I trained as I had 60 acre's of land I was renting at the time & got all types of horses that boarded with me but never had one as beautiful as yours to work with...sounds like you both will have a wonderful life together....Michele'
Chickens rule!
The Old Batz Farm
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2012 : 10:46:51 AM
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Oh Michele,
you are right, for being a mature lady with probably another good 8-10 years she is in great shape... mind you that is her Summer coat...she is a we bit shaggy right now w/her Winter coat... kinda like me! lol!
I will probably only ride her for 3-4 years & then let her enjoy being a pasture ornament... but as long as she is happy & healthy to be ridden,,, she & I will have fun crusin' the west plains out here... I have nearly a 1000 acres access (old wheat farmland from across the road.) and the 'BusyBee Equi-Ranch and riding areana is directly behind me and they have 600 acres. Happy Trails to me!
Paula, I have heard of them,,, & I will check into them. the farms around here are gently rolling and not overly Piney or too rocky so it should make for great easy peasy riding. (the neighboring farms no longer grow wheat, they just grow pasture grass, & hay & alfalfa)
Also, less then 15mi away there is a State Park Equi trail & campground for riders to dry camp w/their horses. Yep, I see a lot of Trails & Tails & Tales in my future! lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2012 : 10:52:32 AM
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Oh & I forgot to mention,,,
Our very own MaryJane Butters did the Bitterroot trail ride several years back with Triple-O Outfitters.... and she so loved her trail horse that she bought him. Another friend of mine (one of my trailer glamping gal-pals) also bought her horse, 'Corky' from Tripple-O after falling in love with her trail horse.... hmmm, I think I am begining to see a pattern here,,, trek with Triple-O and fall in love with your horse! lol! oh oh!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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FarmDream
True Blue Farmgirl
1085 Posts
Julie
TX
USA
1085 Posts |
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RedHoopWoman
True Blue Farmgirl
513 Posts
Kathryn
Yoder
Colorado
USA
513 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2012 : 2:08:51 PM
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Grace I know you're going to have a wonderful ride,I miss Montana and I think the Bitterroot range is one of the prettiest areas I have ever been in,we live in Colorado now and have been on some beautiful rides here but nothing has ever compared for me to blue sky country!
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