We have looked at and are tryng to purchase this 12 year old Quarterhorse Gelding. His name is Tiger, and hes a gamer, and well broke... Very cool. I got out of the truck, was able to mount up, and asked the gal selling, "is this where I sit?" I know nothing about riding, but I want to learn....! Maybe this feller will teach me.

Kenzie showed her pony for the first time. She didn't get a ribbon, but the pony got a bath, and she got to turn out with all the others. We were sure proud of her, and the well behaved 4 year old pony.

Another Year, another parade. I made a video this year...

We spent some time today preparing for some sunny days, and swims ahead. But with this weather, the tent may keep you dry while enjoying this cool, if not wet, summer!

this video was shot a couple of weeks prior to the photos!

the two girls could be sisters!

Three or four times a week we haul the horse to the trainers, or elsewhere.... If only Clinton Anderson could see this

Kenzie has begun workin the donkeys in the roundpen!

Hey Sandy, are you suprised to see this on my blog?

Tanoka's Training continues.... I been tellin the trainer, I aint puttin her on youtube, but I couldnt resist this upload today.

Our puprle rhodies are in full bloom and the shrubs are abuzz but this moth is alot easier to capture than a bee, anyday...

I have been uppin the hay rations for the pony, and she seems to appreciate it. She's much more relaxed after a nice feed... I set up the tripod for this shot, and she didnt even budge!

The lessons continue for both the horse, and the kid, and they are both enjoying the process... Kenzie was trotting on the lunge line today.. and the horse was enjoying our first time braiding of her mane and tail.

The wardrobe ladies for our show did such an outstanding job. Last night we posed another stitch, just for them.

I still got it in me. Don't tell my director what I been up to, but it sure felt good to spend a nice long day in the trees yesterday. These trees where blockin the wonderful view to the water, and the south. After 40 years of ownership, it was time to get the OLD VIEW BACK!

Today we took the horse to the fairgrounds arena. Worked with it a bit and had one of the local young girls get up on her. She had a great lesson.... and McKenzie enjoyed her debut amongst the other "Island Riders" Looks like many many horse hauls to town int he days weeks, and years to come!

CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE IN ANOTHER WINDOW!!! I took this photo, its a stitch, of 5 individual shots, then photoshoped. Can you find the seams? I can. Our show is going to be a huge success...I am sure of it! Break a leg all 55 members included!

Kenzie grabbed the camera and took a chicken butcher movie

We washed, shampooed, conditioned, and cut the pony's tail today... Up and out of the way. Trainer said, steppin on your tail, aint a good thing.... Kenzie stayed at home to catch up on rest, and home chores today, and is enjoying "horesechores". She also wants to see a chickens head get chopped off! HACK

Well, 8 of 18 remain, tomorrow, its their turn... We chilled 8 birds in an hour and a half today, after 8 weeks of portable poultrey work! Its seems hardly worth the effort, but the freezer will be full, and we have 25 more chicks comin at the end of this month!

All day, we have had a couple of grandkids around... Makes it easy to just relax, and do nothin.. This is Paloma, she is nearly three!

I guess you Lunge a horse to prepare them for a future rider. It was a fine way to start the morn.