Bob!

So we brought home Bob almost 3 weeks ago! Since then, he has been dewormed, had a dental, got adjusted, and his feet tended to! I have been riding him a whole lot! I simply love this big bay! He might need a tune up but he is “SAFE”. That is exactly what I needed here! He has had a glow up!

One thing I love is helping horses find their full potential! Bob is only 11 (per the dentist) and has so much potential! I think he will fit in nicely! He is truly filling out and getting a shine! He loves love! He nickers at me all the time! Praying for continued improvement and that he can work into our lesson program!

New Things

I originally started my business back in 1998, right out of high school, when some co-workers of my dad were looking for a pair of horses. Not just any horses, they had to be trained enough for the entire family, this color and this tall. I had an order to fill! I was given a price range then went horse shopping! I charged a commission fee and expenses. I found them two perfect horses within a week or so of calling around and going through the classifieds. No, the internet was not in full bloom in 1998. Then they needed tack and all the things. It was a great way for a freshman in college to make a little extra money! They were repeat customers! I also shopped for my family ranch when we needed broodmares. I boarded horses in 1999 at the family ranch. So this is why I’m “Equine Services”.

Over the years I dabbled on the side with my business. Helping people find the right horse or selling the horse they were not using. I wasn’t really buying for myself. In fact, I didn’t buy anything over the age of 4 for myself. All through college, I always had two to ride.

The lessons began in 2001 then just sort of kept going through now. Well, yesterday, I bought a horse that might end up being for myself!!!! He is 10-12, grade (I’m not one to buy grade) and big! Originally I was shopping for a client but God put this big guy in my path and I really needed a horse to use for myself and to give lessons on…. so Bob Marley came home with us yesterday!

He is a little rough but with some love and care, I think he will fit in just fine! He nickers at me when he sees me! He is very kind. He has bright, big, sweet eyes. He is smooth at the trot. He doesn’t have any major “issues”. I think I’m in love! After the dewormer kicks in and his teeth get floated, I will start to ride him more. We have rain coming so he has time. He was used at the sale barn and in a feed lot before that. He was also used for trails and roping. When I go to look at a horse to buy, 99% of the time, my mind is already made up. So of course I took the trailer! He loads and hauls great! He might be my new best buddy!

I have to decide if he is mine or if he is for my client. As of right now, he is mine! I hope you all give a warm welcome to Bob Marley! Cheers 🍻 to new things!

It’s been a hot minute…

Sorry for leaving y’all for a bit! I had that second hip surgery before Christmas 2023 and I have been learning my new limits on life! So here is a catch up! I have someone coming to ride Whiskey in exchange for lessons! It’s an awesome trade in my book! He is getting worked with the way I want her to ride him! He is doing fabulous! We sold Declan, the palomino gelding last weekend. Sad to see him go but I’m so excited to see what ends up in my pasture this week! Lynx is getting fat and I have been on him twice in the last 7 days! Same good ‘ol’ boy! Taking care of mama as usual! We did get a ton of rain so the grass is growing!!! That is my update!

On Wednesday I’m going to go look/buy a gelding that was used for cattle work! He is big! He is lazy! He is my kind of dude! I’m praying he will work out for both lessons and me to use for sorting and ranch versatility work! He is a pretty bay boy! Not that I’m giving up on Whiskey. No. I just want something I can ride now without risk of injuring my hip. I can ride Lynx but I’m risking injuring him. (Deep digital flexor tendon lesions) so maybe Bob will fit the bill! I’m super excited! I used to go for younger. I really haven’t bought anything over the age of 4…. ever. But I’m 45 now and honestly, I don’t have time to train one fully. I need a steady eddy. Something that needs some buttons but is not spooky or reactive. Something that will also work in my lesson program! So we shall see how Bob is and perhaps I will be announcing a new member of the family soon!

I have also been cleaning saddles and selling some tack too. Just trying to make ends meet while the rain waters the grass and my hip settles. It’s more the muscles around my hip that are upset. One day at a time! I pray you all have a safe and blessed week!