New Additions to the Farm

Yes, our little farm continues to grow.  As it stands we have 5 goats, 4 hens, 1 rooster, 11 chicks, 1 donkey, our sister-in-law's horse Domino and our latest addition....

Yes, that's right we got two horses. 

Meet Country and Rielly

They originally were trail horses on a Dude Ranch and when that closed down another family bought them.  They had Country and Rielly for 5+years but as their family's life has gotten busier they didn't have as much time to ride so they were looking for a new home for the horses.  Well, last Saturday we went to see them and both my DH and I fell in love with them! 

Country is a 25 year old quarter horse

Rielly is a 23 year old quarter horse mix

These two are just sweethearts!  Every morning Liesel and I go out and feed them some hay and talk and pet them.  Country and Reilly are sweeties and love/want to be with you! When you walk into the pasture they come right up to you. They're no problem to catch and will stand to be loved on and groomed without halter or lead rope.  Even Liesel rode double with me in our small pasture.  This horses are as even keel as can be which is perfect for us.

Yesterday my DH and I went for a ride on the fields behind our house for the 1st time with the horses.  My DH rode Country, who likes to be in front of the group and I rode Rielly.  We had so much fun and can't wait to do it again!  I admit as a beginner I'm a little more on the nervous side but Rielly did great with me.  We're look forward to many more rides with our sweet horses! 

Thank you dear hubby for getting the horses! Now you don't have to worry about Christmas or my birthday! :)

Our Family Keeps Growing...

Meet Misty, the newest addition to our family! Misty is a 21 year old Arabian Mare who's previous owners needed to downsize the amount of horses that they had. This couple had rescued Misty many years back and it was with mixed emotions that they decided to find her a new home.

Misty is an incredibly well trained horse. In addition to neck reining she is also knee reining trained and voice trained. (Knee reining means the rider can give Misty commends without having to use the reins just pressure from one's legs. The key to remember is the harder one squeezes with one's legs the faster she goes!) Misty has also worked cattle on a ranch, packed on trails, and done barrel racing. She is a very personable horse and loves to be loved! So far she is settling in to her new surroundings nicely and my DH and I are looking forward to taking her out on the trails!