Google+

So I decided to try Google+ since I really don't like the new Facebook layout.  I'm still figuring it out but I like it so far.  Still adding pics, adding to circles and updating my profile.  There's so much under the Google umbrella so I'm hoping to get everything linked.  You can see my public profile here.  Are you using it yet?  If so, what do you think?

Wordless Wednesday - Pastoral

Off to the Rodeo!

Off to the last rodeo of the season at Cowtown Rodeo with a stop at the tack store first!  Hopefully the rain will go away so we aren't completely soaked.

Zip wishes he could come too :)

Tiger!

FINALLY - he has a name...Tiger.  He's kind of tiger colored, he has tiger stripes on his back legs and it seems to fit him.  T has been working with him to get him in shape.  He hadn't been ridden much before we got him and he was kept with cows so he's getting used to the herd and having a job.

Wordless Wednesday - Peek a Boo

After the Races Photo Shoot

I offered to take pics of the Thoroughbreds that are currently looking for new homes through After the Races which is a rehabilitation center that takes in retiring Thoroughbreds after they are done racing at Philadelphia Park.  I am hoping that some of the photos help the horses find new homes.  These are some of the head shots.

Contesa

Houdini

Indy

Lexi

Shade

Silky

Hero

I spent about 3 hours and had fun meeting the horses and taking pics.  I hope to visit with them again soon.  You can see more photos here.

Pony with No Name

Would you believe that he still doesn't have a name???  We can't seem to find the right name that suits him.  For now, he's just "Pony" but we really like him and his personality.  I guess he'll let us know when we find the right name....

Wordless Wednesday - Anticipation

Saturday's Buxmont Show

I am so proud of T and all she has accomplished!!!  She finished Saturday's Buxmont show as Grand Champion on Zip and Reserve Champion on Rooster!  She's been working really hard and it shows.  Both horses pinned in all 7 classes.  She even had the fastest time on Zip for one lap (a single lap along the rail (between the rail and cones) as fast as you can.  And she did the opening ceremony with another rider.  All in all a good night.  Two more shows and then Buxmont is finished for the season.

Proud to be an American

In memory of all those that lost their lives 10 years ago...

9/11 - Never Forget

Happy, Happy Birthday!!!

Happy 15th Birthday to My Girl!!

Skywatch Friday - Season 5, Episode 9

Turkey Vultures on the roof of the barn, next to a lightening rod

Dear Mother Nature,

Please send the rain that is coming down in inches by the hour to another part of the country that needs it, like Texas.  We are soggy and waterlogged here and would like to see the sun and dry out.  Thanks :o)

Taken yesterday afternoon with T's cell phone.  This is normally dry and grassy.  The creek that runs along the edge of the farm flooded its banks and came up to my friend Jeanine's trailer.  She was able to get it moved before it was damaged.

Wordless Wednesday - Moose on the Track

Getting Back into the Swing of Things

T started school this week which adjusts everyone's morning routine.  We are all getting back into the swing of things and readjusting time schedules.  We will have to fit riding time into the schedule somewhere.  Maccabee left for his new home the other day and we are starting to stockpile hay for the winter.  No idea how the hurricane has effected the hay farms.

Blogs are blocked at work now so that reduces me to reading updates through Google Reader and commenting when I can from home (not much).  I will actually have a few extra minutes (hopefully) each morning so I will get back in the habit of commenting more.  I promise I'll stop by to visit...