My Horse Profile
About Me
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I am from Janesville, WI and I've been a Club Horse member for 1 year, 1 month and 8 days
Nicknames: Bubba
Age: 13 years old
Gender: Gelding
Breed: American Quarter Horse
Height: 15.3
Color: Palomino
Type of Riding: Dressage, Combined Training, Eventing, Jumping
My Horse's Achievements: Sunflower Farms IDCTA Dressage Show High Point Champion 6/22/13
Sunflower Farms Divisional Champion 6/22/13
Horse of the Day June 30, 2013
Silverwood Farms USDF Intro Level High Point Champion 9/1/2013
Silverwood Farms USDF Intro Level High Point Champion 9/15/2013
Silverwood Farms 2013 Introductory Horse Champion
2013 Horse Channel Costume Contest Finalist
IDCTA 2013 Green as Grass/Introduct- ory Level Reserve High Point Champion (73.6% average for the year)
My Horse's Favorite Treat: Green Apples, Carrots, Peppermints, Licorice, just about anything else.
My Horse's Favorite Things To Do: Jump, beg for treats, role in the arena dirt, holler
Pet Peeves: Flies, being alone, if mom talks to another horse when I can see her :)
My Horse's motto: We do what we do for the love of the horse and nothing else.
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How We Met
He was the lesson horse I started with and I love him dearly :) I'm so proud of how far he has come in just the short time I've been given the opportunity to work with him. We're shooting for Regional Dressage Championships this year..
My Horse Stats
I've had 4535 friends visit me.
I'm the 40,730th member on HorseChannel.com.
816 friends have voted for me since I joined Club Horse!
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My Horse Blog
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what a stunning horse. i love the name. Come visit me, PistolsnNachos Only.
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03/06/2014 11:37.02 AM
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♡ Brrrr…our plan for Tuesday workout didn’t happen. It was windy, cold, drizzling then rain and storms. Looks like Thursday & Friday will be best for our work outs with the horses. Then a good long trail ride Saturday. Whinny’s, love & hugs to all my horsey friends. Come visit me, * Whiskey *Vote Nuttin But Good 235211 April HOTM & •°• Deacon •°•.
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02/26/2014 08:12.33 AM
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Leaving a hug and a quick vote. Come visit me, SADIE *Nuttin But Good 235211 April HOTM*.
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02/17/2014 10:45.21 PM
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Stopped by with chilly votes for all, Cheryl & Cisco Come visit me, Mystic ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211, Cisco ~ Congratulations, Buddy March HOTM!, Meg ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211 & Nugget ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211.
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02/11/2014 09:16.54 AM
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Leaving Bubba quick vote of 812! Come visit me, Spangle---Please vote for Nuttin But Good 235211, Zilker & Rose.
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02/04/2014 10:41.13 AM
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A horse, wearing a fly mask, was running loose in the neighborhood, Friday. It was at the neighbor's house trying to fight their 2 horses. I was so glad it didn't come here. Was afraid Sadie would've gotten out. On my way to work, I stopped in front of their house and let the woman know about the horse. There are 3 horses there now. It's in the corral next to the other 2. Glad the horse is okay. Love and a vote. Come visit me, SADIE *Nuttin But Good 235211 April HOTM*.
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02/03/2014 02:41.05 AM
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Thanks, we are honored
A very special thanks to Steve, who never gave up on us and did such a wonderful job with Cisco (and me). Also, a special thanks to Rose for nominating us. And my son who enouraged me every step of the way until his death. My husband who supports me and feeds when I'm away. And my deepest gratitude to everyone who voted and supported us this month. Hoping you enjoyed our journey, Cheryl & CiscoCome visit me, Mystic ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211, Cisco ~ Congratulations, Buddy March HOTM!, Meg ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211 & Nugget ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211.
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02/01/2014 08:26.18 AM
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My Horse
Thanks, everyone!!! To my beloved Cisco:
He's not just my horse
He's my dreams
He's my happiness
He's my heart
He's my laughter
He's my teacher
He's my sanity
Thank you Cisco, and Steve. I am so glad I didn't stop believing in us!Come visit me, Mystic ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211, Cisco ~ Congratulations, Buddy March HOTM!, Meg ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211 & Nugget ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211.
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01/31/2014 06:10.50 AM
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Cisco
Thank you all!!!! I will never know everything Cisco has been through, and I don't want to know. All I know for sure is his tongue had nearly been severed in half, probably either from a really harsh bit or having his head tied around, and his R eye socket fractured (again, don't wanna know). Steve said he's pretty sure at some point someone attempted to train Cisco to buck, to this day he WILL NOT tolerate a flank cinch. I believe that Cisco was loved and treated well early on, then things just went south for him. I'm also sure he's been through mutiple sales, with his striking looks and proud manner always finding a buyer that's sure he would be the one to "fix" him. I remember Steve telling me at one point that Cisco wasn't only PTSD, but MPD (multiple personality disorder) and probably Bi-polar to boot. One thing everyone has remarked on wherever we go, is how Cisco watches for me. Whenever I am in sight, his eyes follow me. It's an awesome feeling to have that kind of connection with a horse. Eventually, I think Cisco would have been on one of those one-way trips to Canada or Mexico, instead we plan on continuing our adventures...Come visit me, Mystic ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211, Cisco ~ Congratulations, Buddy March HOTM!, Meg ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211 & Nugget ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211.
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01/30/2014 06:13.47 AM
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AND RIDING...
THANKS FOR ALL THE VOTES. Rest of our trail ride was uneventful, except for the heat (high 90's) and for one rider who started to get heat stroke. Christy was able to get hold of her husband (cell service iffy there) and he drove out and picked her up, and her horse was also ponied back. We went through some pretty steep ravines and overgrown trails (to shorten the distance, we cut through on a hiking trail). When we got back, I was so glad to get OUT of the saddle. I think Cisco was just as glad to have me out of the saddle! We had been out over 9 hours. I stayed over that Sunday night at the B&B, and Cisco and I got a good night's rest before heading home. I had put in 38 hours in the saddle in 5 days, and Cisco had to have his cinch taken up 2 notches by the end!Come visit me, Mystic ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211, Cisco ~ Congratulations, Buddy March HOTM!, Meg ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211 & Nugget ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211.
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01/28/2014 06:13.49 AM
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We Keep Riding...
REALLY APPRECIATE ALL THE SUPPORT, THANKS! We had a great, if slightly late, lunch on the trail. As we were starting back, Christy (owner of the B&B), realized she had misjudged the trail and we were still 3-4 hours out. At this point, 2 people opted out and and left when the lunch truck went back (one horse was ponied, the other ridden back by Trevor's wife). I decided to hang in there. Everyone wanted to trot to get back sooner, and the 2 horses ahead of us hit out in a long trot. Cisco decided to really move out and catch them, and I realized I was too tired to post. When I pulled him up, it was rodeo time! He got in 4-5 bucks (he was REALLY mad), before I was able to yield his hindquarters and settle him down. Trevor commented "I thought you liked to dance!" (Earlier, I had been moving his hindquarters back & forth in a kind of rumba). Replied "Dancing is one thing, jitterbugging is something else".Come visit me, Mystic ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211, Cisco ~ Congratulations, Buddy March HOTM!, Meg ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211 & Nugget ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211.
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01/27/2014 06:04.51 AM
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THE LONG RIDE...
THANKS, EVERYONE! Was supposed to go on a moonlight ride, but I was getting pretty tired, so passed on the ride that night (we had been spending 8 hours in the saddle every day). The last day, Sunday, we were to do 4-5 hour trail ride, with a lunch break out on the trail. Cisco handled everything beautifully, EXCEPT for the wooden bridge over a ravine. He walked up to it like he was going over, then simply planted his feet (4 feet in concrete!) and refused to budge. It took the clinician a half hour, and then Cisco walked across calmly. I had offered to dismount, but was told no, he needed to learn to go over whatever I asked him to. (That was the only thing he tried to refuse the whole 5 days)Come visit me, Mystic ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211, Cisco ~ Congratulations, Buddy March HOTM!, Meg ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211 & Nugget ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211.
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01/26/2014 06:14.43 AM
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Jumping and Swimming
The fourth day, we went out to the jump course, and worked on that for a while. I had never liked jumping Cisco, he would launch himself like he was jumping 5' over a 1' obstacle, but after working for a couple of hours, including having to meet oncoming riders over the jumps, he was doing so well; jumping just enough to clear the obstacle. We did a short trail ride, then broke for lunch (there was a 4 hr break each day to avoid the heat). That afternoon, we all took the horses for a swim in the tank (pond). Several of us had been taking the horses down to cool off in the water during the afternoons. I needed a little help getting on him bareback, and was pretty wobbly at first but Cisco actually moved to stay under me. Walked out in the water till it got deep, and then we were swimming. Cisco loved it, he groaned the entire time he was swimming like he does when having a good roll. That was only my 2nd time on him bareback, and the first time I had ever been on a swimming horse. Passed on the moonlight ride that night, too tired.Come visit me, Mystic ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211, Cisco ~ Congratulations, Buddy March HOTM!, Meg ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211 & Nugget ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211.
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01/25/2014 06:02.00 AM
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Hugs and a quick vote for now. Come visit me, SADIE *Nuttin But Good 235211 April HOTM*.
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01/25/2014 01:20.35 AM
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♡ What a cold morning! 24 feels like 13! Goes to 40 this afternoon, then the teen’s again this evening, but back to the 60’s over the weekend with 20’s at night-now that’s more like it ? TGIF everyone ♡ Come visit me, * Whiskey *Vote Nuttin But Good 235211 April HOTM & •°• Deacon •°•.
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01/24/2014 10:00.03 AM
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COWS!
THANKS SO MUCH! Quickly learned that Cisco was fine with being ridden twice a day, he was always waiting for me at the gate to his paddock, it was like "Are we going to have more fun? What are we going to do next?" Next day, we started cow work after warming up. The 20 or so cows were brought in the arena, and we just rode around letting the horses get used to them, as some of them had never been around cows before. Then we learned how to "boil" the herd (get them in close together and milling), then we individually walked our horses thru and parted the herd. After that, we actually started cutting! Cisco was amazing, he locked on to whichever cow I picked out and stayed with it. That was thrilling. The 3rd day, we trailed the herd out to pasture in the morning, and did some more cutting, then trailed them back to the arena. Went back out in the evening, trailed them out to pasture, and worked cattle until the full moon came out, then continued working till nearly 10PM. Brought the cattle back in, and called it a night. Cisco LOVED it.Come visit me, Mystic ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211, Cisco ~ Congratulations, Buddy March HOTM!, Meg ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211 & Nugget ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211.
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01/24/2014 06:22.17 AM
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FANCY'S PERCEPTIONS:
"It is so cold, you can cut your breath and use it to build an igloo." (unknown)
Friday! Friday! Vote!
Stay warm and safe during this frigid wintery weekend ")Come visit me, FANCY Walk N That Way: vote Paige 235211 HOTM, Fatima, ♦ COWBOY&TRIGGER ♦ & Fancy's 2012 HC Members Veterans Day Trail Ride!.
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01/24/2014 04:14.56 AM
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Hi!
Leaving Bubba a quick good morning vote!Come visit me, Spangle---Please vote for Nuttin But Good 235211, Zilker & Rose.
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01/23/2014 07:03.09 AM
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A BIG Step
Cannot believe how much support we are getting, thanks! Our next BIG step was a 5 day Parelli Horse Camp last June. I wasn't sure I could ride that much, but decided to go anyway. The first day was spent mostly on ground work and arena work, making sure everyone could sidepass, back at least 10 steps, and do rollbacks, and walk, trot and canter quietly. We also played some games, notably trying to keep another horse and ride from reaching the opposite side of the arena. It rained that afternoon, so we learned some knot tying before going back out to ride that evening. I was nervous when I found out that we would be riding twice daily, wasn't sure how Cisco would feel about that. We would ride in the morning, take a break in the heat of the day, then go out after an early supper and ride till dark or after (full moon week).Come visit me, Mystic ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211, Cisco ~ Congratulations, Buddy March HOTM!, Meg ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211 & Nugget ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211.
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01/23/2014 04:57.53 AM
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No More Bucking!
THANKS FOR YOUR VOTES & SUPPORT!!! The Chiropractor pretty much adjusted everything, and said that the horse had been in pain for quite a while. Really made me feel badly - at least some of training problems I'm sure were related to him being in pain. He had also started bucking when asked to canter, this has resolved. And also, while he had gotten pretty good about his feet, he always really fussed about his L hind being done. He has been much better, even my farrier has remarked on what a change it has made. Cisco will usually now lift a hoof as soon as you bend down. The Chiropractor also pointed out that Cisco's R eye orbit had been fractured - and when you really look at him head on, his R eye is sunken a bit.Come visit me, Mystic ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211, Cisco ~ Congratulations, Buddy March HOTM!, Meg ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211 & Nugget ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211.
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01/22/2014 05:07.17 AM
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A Job Offer
THANKS, EVERYONE!!! Early last spring, we went to a clinic put on by the head trainer/farrier of a large metropoliton mounted police force (Houston). It was an ART Clinic: Attention, Respect,Trust. Did a lot of groundwork and obstacles in the mornings (including firecrackers while mounted) and then trail rode in the afternoons. At the end of the clinic, he asked if Cisco was for sale. When I told him no, he said that if I ever wanted to sell him or couldn't take care of him, would I please contact him, that Cisco would make a good police horse. I remarked that Cisco was too short and colored, and he replied "If I say he's tall enough, he's tall enough, and we are an equal opportunity employer". He also strongly suggested that I have Cisco seen by a chiropractor, which I did and it really has helped him.Come visit me, Mystic ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211, Cisco ~ Congratulations, Buddy March HOTM!, Meg ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211 & Nugget ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211.
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01/21/2014 06:22.19 AM
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I try flying!
THANKS FOR YOUR VOTES & SUPPORT!!! In February of last year, Cisco became very nervous when I was riding in the pasture. There was a lot going on in the neighbor's pasture, it was very windy, and it was almost the last straw when Cinco decided to come see us. I shooed him away, then went to the south side of the pasture to ride. Cisco spooked at something and spun, and I didn't. Hate that feeling of waiting for the ground to come up. Lay there for a few seconds, wondering what was broke. Nothing seemed to hurt, so I got up, caught Cisco, and remounted (he was a little nervous - wondered if I was going to do that flying trick again, LOL). Rode for another half hour or so. When I removed my helmet (which I didn't always wear) I discovered it was nearly cracked in two. Now I never ride without one.Come visit me, Mystic ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211, Cisco ~ Congratulations, Buddy March HOTM!, Meg ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211 & Nugget ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211.
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01/20/2014 06:20.29 AM
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Cisco walks thru Fire!
(Well, actually, it was more a hop over) THANKS!!! In the fall, I heard about a good clinic by 4Shepherds (Dallas mounted police), and decided to take Cisco. He was pretty nervous at first, even after groundwork, but once we got in the arena he started listening. They had us ride stirrup to stirrup in pairs, and Cisco jigged and pranced and atually did a piaffe before finally settling down. We did some fun stuff with flags, then played "leapfrog". Cisco was fine at the trot when leaving the other horses, but when I asked for a canter he BUCKED! They had some really neat obstacles, including a mattress. Cisco was so excited when they brought out the obstacles, it was something he was comfortable with. There was also really large flag, a tarp to unfold and fold while mounted. The only thing he fussed about was crossing the line of fire (real fire), but he finally went across. The clinicians said afterwards that they would never have believed after seeing how nervous he was at first that he would be so good with the scary obstacles.Come visit me, Mystic ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211, Cisco ~ Congratulations, Buddy March HOTM!, Meg ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211 & Nugget ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211.
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01/19/2014 06:34.46 AM
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We work things out
THANKS FOR YOUR VOTES & SUPPORT!!! Began feeling really sorry for Mystic by himself, so tried putting him with Cali and Cinco. Again, everything was fine for a few days, then Mystic went after Cinco and put him through a fence. (The horse just can't jump as high as he thinks he can, and the geldings just don't like the poor boy!). As a last resort, I put Cinco in my obstacle course area (200x200) and left the gate to one of the side pens open so he would have a shed to go in. Began letting him out in the big pasture during the day and bringing him at night. Cisco would still chase him, but it gradually lost some intensity. On a few occasions, I even caught Cinco "teasing" Cisco into chasing him. Cinco became very good at following me out to the pasture in the morning and coming in when called in the evening.Come visit me, Mystic ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211, Cisco ~ Congratulations, Buddy March HOTM!, Meg ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211 & Nugget ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211.
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01/18/2014 07:01.57 AM
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Cisco the Demon Horse
Please leave a blog when you vote, thanks! The plan for Cali and Cinco was to just turn them out with my 3 in the big pasture (35 acres). Unfortunately, as a lot of plans go, this fell through. It worked for few days, then one morning I went out to feed and Cali & Cinco were in the neighbor's pasture. Found where they had gone thru the fence, we got that fixed, brought them home, then watched in horror as Cisco went after Cinco and put him through the fence again. Cisco honestly looked like a demon chasing Cinco (Cisco's 15.1, Cinco is around 17hh). Finally got them separated, and put Cali and Cinco in the 5 acre pasture by themselves.Come visit me, Mystic ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211, Cisco ~ Congratulations, Buddy March HOTM!, Meg ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211 & Nugget ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211.
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01/17/2014 07:26.33 AM
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Spent some time with Sadie today. Loved on her and put my nose on her, took a deep breath and enjoyed her horsey smell. Monday's my birthday. Will post pictures from my birthday ride. Love to all and a vote. Come visit me, SADIE *Nuttin But Good 235211 April HOTM*.
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01/16/2014 09:08.41 PM
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My Herd Doubles
THANKS! Shortly after this, Steve and his wife decided to move back to California to help with the family business, and train on the side there. Unfortunately, they had 5 horses, and could only take 2. I offered to take Mystic, and wound up with Mystic, Cali, and Cinco. Steve had a hormone level run on Mystic (he had always acted studdy, and the mares were crazy about him when they were in heat), and it came back very high. Seems the BLM missed a testicle. It took 3 surgeries to finally locate it and remove it. (he had actually had had one previous surgery, the vet pointed out) I guess they just didn't care that he was a crypt instead of a gelding. Luckily, I had one pen that does not have a common fence with either of my pastures, so that's where Mystic lived until he was finally a gelding. Cisco also started bucking when asked to canter, so we pretty much quit cantering.Come visit me, Mystic ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211, Cisco ~ Congratulations, Buddy March HOTM!, Meg ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211 & Nugget ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211.
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01/16/2014 08:09.59 AM
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Cannonballs!
Thanks for your votes and support!!! Cisco had always hated stepping in water or mud, and when the clinician and everyone went down to the tank (pond) to let the horses play, at first he wouldn't even put a hoof in the water. He finally tentively took a few sips of water, and kept watching the other horses paw, play and roll and splash in the water. He finally started pawing at the water, too. Soon he was in, rolling, splashing and just having a great time. By the end of the clinic, he was galloping into the water off of a small bank and doing his version of a cannonball! It was so much fun seeing him have such a good time.Come visit me, Mystic ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211, Cisco ~ Congratulations, Buddy March HOTM!, Meg ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211 & Nugget ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211.
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01/15/2014 06:33.02 AM
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Looking forward to my 2 days off. Going to have some ride time. Overdue. Love always and a vote. Come visit me, SADIE *Nuttin But Good 235211 April HOTM*.
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01/15/2014 02:16.17 AM
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Our First Trail Ride
Thanks for your votes and support, please leave a blog !!! A friend had been telling me about how great it was to ride and stay at the Grassland Bed 'n Barn (LBJ Nat'l Grasslands) , and when I saw a 4* Parelli clinician was doing a beginning trail riding clinic there, I decided to go. (Steve was so worried, he gave me a long list of do's and don'ts, and I was surprised he didn't tag along). We mostly did fine, some crow hopping, but nothing too bad. I was one of only 2 other ladies that at some point didn't have to dismount and lead my horse, although there was one time I would have, but was unable to. Cisco "balled up" (literally) when asked to walk thru a muddy spot, but backed up nicely (couldn't dismount - trees on one side, small drop off on the other). We went around up and down a steep slope. This was also Mother's Day weekend, and I think it did me good to get away from home.Come visit me, Mystic ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211, Cisco ~ Congratulations, Buddy March HOTM!, Meg ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211 & Nugget ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211.
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01/14/2014 07:39.32 AM
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Cisco Comes Home
Thanks for your votes, Support and kindness! The first time I went out to see Cisco after John's death, he ran off the other 2 horses; a Belgian cross and a Friesien cross that were in with him and that usually bullied him. He came up to me, and just started flexing his head R & L, over and over. It was like he was saying "I know something's terribly wrong, does this help?" I hugged him and cried - he never liked flexing. Brought him home 2 weeks or so later after doing a 2-day clinic at Steve's. The first time I went to ride him at home - I looked out at my riding area (200x200) and all I could think of was how big it was. But we did fine, mostly, and I finally got brave enough to ride him out in the big pasture, slowly increasing how far we went out. We continued with lessons every couple weeks or so, and also did a couple of clinics Steve put on. And , of course, I rode him every chance I got. Sometimes the rides were a little scary, he can get very tight and nervous, but we just kept yielding HQ and doing circles/serpentines till we worked it through.Come visit me, Mystic ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211, Cisco ~ Congratulations, Buddy March HOTM!, Meg ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211 & Nugget ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211.
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01/13/2014 06:03.02 AM
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Cisco
Left a vote. THANKS! We continued to work hard, with Cisco slated to finally come home Oct 1 of 2011. It would have been earlier, but had hand surgery Aug 1st, and 2 days before I would get the all clear to ride, I severely sprained my annkle (the ER Dr. thought it was fractured, so I had to see a podiatrist). Meanwhile, earlier that spring, Steve had applied for and was accepted for The Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover in Ft. Worth, Tx. I became co-owner of Mystic when they were afraid his auction price would be too high and I offered to split the cost with them. He placed 3rd in the Stars Division. (Stars because that summer, Mystic bucked, head butted Steve while he was riding, and injured him enough that he couldn't continue his training under saddle). I was up there every day to watch their progress. He placed 3rd in the Stars division. That Saturday night, Sept 17th, we all met to watch the finals. As we were leaving, I received the phone call that would forever change my life - the news our only son was dead. It was a really, really bad time. He would have been 26 in a couple of weeks, and was only 2 classes away from completing his Bachelor's degree in Social Science. He wanted to either work in the prison system or do profiling with the FBI.Come visit me, Mystic ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211, Cisco ~ Congratulations, Buddy March HOTM!, Meg ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211 & Nugget ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211.
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01/12/2014 06:35.00 AM
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Thanks for the Vote!
Leaving Bubba a late good morning vote! Hope you have a great weekend! I posted a picture of a Breyer stablemate that I painted to look like Rose.Come visit me, Spangle---Please vote for Nuttin But Good 235211, Zilker & Rose.
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01/11/2014 08:50.12 AM
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Love and a quick vote. Come visit me, SADIE *Nuttin But Good 235211 April HOTM*.
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01/11/2014 02:31.39 AM
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Our First Ride
THANKS FOR YOUR VOTES & SUPPORT!!! A couple months into his training, Steve told me that Cisco was just not progressing the way he should be, and wanted to to have his vet check him out. The vet didn't find anything wrong with his back or legs, but when he checked his teeth, discovered that Cisco's tongue had nearly been severed in half at some point, and also that he was 5, not 6 yrs old. Also, Steve said that he believed that Cisco had been encouraged, if not trained, to buck. Steve kept working with him, and one day (about 3 months into his training),Steve dismounted and asked if I wanted to ride him. About all that came out was a squeaky "Me!" I got on, and we walked and trotted in the round pen, and yes, at the trot he just GLIDES! Shortly after,I had Cisco registered as a grade Pinto. Month 4, and Steve told me that I was spending too much money (ever hear a trainer say that?) and maybe I would be better off with riding Meg and Cisco being a pasture pet. I told him that if Cisco came home, at some point I would try and ride him, and asked if we could do a couple of more months, and we did.Come visit me, Mystic ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211, Cisco ~ Congratulations, Buddy March HOTM!, Meg ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211 & Nugget ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211.
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01/10/2014 08:54.25 AM
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♡ removed the blankets from the horses, they were happy about that. Of course the evening before they all rolled and sported the “Mudstang” look for me :) When I removed the blankets they were so clean on their bodies but a muddy mess on necks & legs ~ they looked hilarious!! Whinny’s, love & hugs to all Come visit me, * Whiskey *Vote Nuttin But Good 235211 April HOTM & •°• Deacon •°•.
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01/10/2014 08:25.44 AM
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Thanks for the Vote!
Leaving Bubba a muddy good morning vote!Come visit me, Spangle---Please vote for Nuttin But Good 235211, Zilker & Rose.
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01/10/2014 07:26.20 AM
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Busy week. Have to schedule some ride time. Been too long. Sadie needs it, too. Good for both of us. Love and a warm vote. Come visit me, SADIE *Nuttin But Good 235211 April HOTM*.
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01/10/2014 12:42.01 AM
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...and Cisco leaves
Appreciate the support! I always vote when I blog. On Sept 1 of 2010, Steve and his wife arrived to pick up Cisco. He had told me that it probably wouldn't be easy to load him and that it might take an hour, the longest it had ever taken him to load a horse. 2 hours later, Cisco was finally loaded and ready to go to the trainer's! Steve told me I didn't want to know what they must have done to him to get him loaded so he could be delivered. I kept going out for lessons on Steve's school horse (and to see Cisco) and was told that Cisco had a LOT of problems/issues, was a VERY dangerous horse, and it would probably take a long time. I told him I was in love with that horse, and ready to spend the time and the money. Steve said the first time he saddled Cisco and turned him out in the arena, he bucked on and off for 3 hours. We kept going, and soon I was working with Cisco on ground work as well as riding the lesson horse and working/riding Meg at home.Come visit me, Mystic ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211, Cisco ~ Congratulations, Buddy March HOTM!, Meg ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211 & Nugget ~ voting for Nuttin But Good #235211.
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01/09/2014 07:24.38 AM
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January 9th Newsletter
***HOTD Amara 265634 Nominated by Rose
Hi my name is Amara or you can call me Mara-moo. I am a 2 year old Mountain Pleasure horse mare. My motto is " Is that hay or a halter, oh no it's a halter RUN" I have fun for HOTD before, but still don't have my badge. Please stop by and leave a vote!
Congratulations Mickey our HOTD!!!
***HOTM Cheryl & Cisco 250327
***DOTM JoZee 222582
***BOTM TiaMaria 245811
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Today's Affirmation: Need to calm down. Ride your horse!
Happy trails...Team HOTDCome visit me, Spangle---Please vote for Nuttin But Good 235211, Zilker & Rose.
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01/09/2014 05:50.26 AM
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