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Lynda’s story (by Lynda) – the recovery

Fortunately, I have a very very supportive husband. I’m sure there were times when he just didn’t understand, but he was helpful and encouraging the whole way. He helped me to do chores that I couldn’t...

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Lynda’s story (by Lynda) – going forward

I was never so grateful for good health as I have been the last 2 months. Needless to say, I haven’t done much riding this year. Even just going to the barn was a chore. I was always able to drive the...

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Will it snow?

Normally I describe Houston as a “tropical paradise”. Today, however, they are predicting snow. As expected, the city is in a panic. Where’s global warming when you need it? My Boys are snug and ready....

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Martial law is put in place at Callegari

It was last Wednesday that I first heard about it. I had come up to the barn to meet the farrier. A fellow boarder asked “did you hear that there are cases of strangles here at the barn?” I hadn’t...

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The beginning of the end

A friend gives you a horse… You build a small shelter…$750 You fence in a paddock…$450 Purchase small truck to haul hay…$12,000 Purchase a 2 horse trailer…$2,800 Purchase 2nd horse…$2,500 Build larger...

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Murphy’s Horse Laws

Here is some thoughts Lynda put together a while back, I thought they are always fun to repeat. If you do a thorough check of your trailer before hauling, you can be assured that your truck will break...

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Barn Rule #1

Found in Stable Management magazine.

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My mantra….

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Living on a farm

My Day Off Finally a weekend without a horse show! After sleeping late and feeding the horses, I sat on a bench in the aisle of the barn to check the Droid and plan my day. I could foresee a day on the...

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Starman and Marker begin their new life

In the fall of 2001, I met Starman. I can still remember that day we checked each other out as I led him out of his stall. Somehow, we knew we were meant for each other. In the fall of 2004, Starman...

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