Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Hallo Chil'ren

Been busy the past cuppa days... Went to the local Memorial Weekend Rodeo and competed in a Friday night jackpot PLUS Saturday and Sunday night 'pro' rodeos (pro rodeos rack up points towards end-of-season awards - last year I placed 5th overall, right now I'm sitting at second), I don't think I placed Friday, but Saturday I placed second (video up top bros), won a nice paycheck. Sunday was pretty bad... Somehow placed fourth though, keeping me in second.
Well, that's what's been on, if you want more, drop me a line!
-D

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

The First of Many

I finally rode Lady for the first time! It had been raining ever since I got her but Monday we got some sunshine so I went out and saddled her up. I wasn't sure what to expect but she did great. I think Lady is going to be a really fun riding horse. She came with the bosal she is wearing, but I think its too big. I also prefer a bit to a hackamore or bosal so I ordered her one today. I just found her a really gentle snaffle bit. I can't wait to try it out on her.




~Alassea

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

My Ride on Dixie

Today, 5/14/14, I rode Dixie, my Palomino Quarter Horse. In since it had been a while after I had last ridden her, we were both a little nervous. So I got on her, then we circled and walked up to the top west pasture. There, we met Skeeter. Dixie and Skeeter are BFF. It's like Dixie can't live without her. Even though Skeeter is much older than her, they love each other. So we kind of strolled along until we reached the bond bank. Then Dixie turned around and sniffed Skeeter's belly. Skeeter must have smelled weird or something, because Dixie tossed her head, snorted, and reared. I stayed on, and it really wasn't that hard. I just said, "Whoa!", gripped some mane, and leaned forward. Then, as soon as she landed, I got off. I'm okay, and she is, too, but I'm going to continue to work with her. Part of the reason might have been that she was a little jittery from the sweet feed I used to catch her. So, that was what my ride was like today! Sorry that my brother couldn't get pictures, but I think that you guys get the picture lol. So, from my own personal experience, I would much rather have a horse rear while I'm on him than buck!                    

- A.D.

Surprise!

So what is the surprise I hinted at yesterday? Well if you guessed a new horse you'd be correct! Yes, that right I got another horse! I'm super excited. This is my second horse. I got her so that friends could go riding with me. She is supposed to be really laid back and gentle. I haven't ridden her yet. (Its been raining.) But so far I really like her. She is a 13 year old quarter horse mare. We decided to name her Lady. We just picked her up this morning, and as I write this she is settling into her new home nicely. She is happily munching away at her hay. I think I'm gonna like this horse. :D

Lady




~Alassea

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

my saddle

Sorry that I haven't posted lately. I am not sure what to post about so I will just talk about this saddle that I will eventually use on Shadow. It is (most likely) a older Crosby. Size 16. I haven't actually ridden in it yet. I will ride in it sometime this year hopefully. I got it for my birthday last year even though it was a really late birthday gift. I did try it on Shadow to see if it fits and yes it does fit.
-Tay

First Rodeo of the Season

...was actually at the end of April, but better late then never, right?
It was at a venue about an hour away from my house, so Friday, April 25th, we packed up and headed over for the 7 o clock rodeo. When we got there, I got registered and warmed up, then the rodeo started and I carried the rodeo's flag. After the old queens, flags and bull riders paraded, it was time for barrels - pro, novice, senior, junior, and pee-wee. I'm a junior, so I had quite a while to prepare. As I caught up with some rodeo friends, we discussed the thing on everyone's minds - the quality of the sand in the arena. It was almost a foot deep, and more then one horse crashed and burned. I went at the very end of my division and my run was awful - I looped wide, tripped multiple times, and almost knocked a barrel. But somehow, I placed third, bringing home a check for $40. We went home, and the next night, Saturday, we came back and - yes! - they'd taken out eight inches of sand. Everyone ran better that night, including me. I came home with second place and $60, and yeah overall the rodeo went really well for me c:

Ready to go Sev?

A Clue...

So something really exciting has come up. For now I'll just hint at it. But I will know for sure tomorrow! For now I'll just tell you all that I am really excited and I hope it works out. Your clue resides below. :D
A hint to a surprise!

~Alassea