Good Morning.

So, I have to get up really early to take Chloe to school, like out of the stinkin' house, going down the road by 7am at the latest...all the while praying I don't break down because obviously I'm still in my pajamas looking haggard for sure. Anyway, this little ditty of a rainbow certainly brightened up our otherwise miserable, typical, early morning. It was going right over the farm where Chloe takes horseback...very poetic since the farm is such a magical place anyway. Chloe's school happens to be right across from the farm {so convenient}. Lovely, lovely...however I wonder if there was a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow or a steaming pile of manure? It's a toss up.

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Horse'n Around

Yesterday, Chloe and I, went to the barn to ride horses for awhile - just some good ol' pasture riding.  It was such a gorgeous day and we love being out there.  You drive through the gates and it's like driving into another world - completely laid back, no rushing to do anything, fresh air {sometimes REALLY fresh}, all the sounds of the farm animals, chasing the chickens {but once you catch them they are really sweet to hold and pet}, and I especially love the farm community family.  Truly a slice {or should I say acreage} of paradise.

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Cowgirl Up!

Coco has been taking horseback riding lessons for almost 4 years now. Time flies when you are having fun! I snapped this pic at her lesson this past weekend riding one of her favorite buddies Bam-Bam {and I must add he is looking very svelte after working some weight off}. Bam, you lookin' good baby...stay away from those mares.

Every time I go out to the barn I swear my blood pressure goes down about 20 points. I guess it's something about being around the horses, open fields, farm animals, and manure. I'm just sayin...

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Mini Whinnie

Do not adjust your screen, that is not a giant girl you are looking at. It's my daughter Chloe and her mini whinnie pal, Wells. Chloe loves horses - all sizes as you can see. She has been taking horseback lessons for a couple of years now and love, love, loves it. Last week she was hanging out at the barn for the day, mucking stalls, all that fun smelly stuff, and when I picked her up, she was working on her tricks with Wells. He is one of the two miniature ponies they have at Red Tail Ridge {the BEST barn ever}. Wells has a brother named Thelly - I can't make this stuff up. Do not be alarmed, Chloe does not ride Wells, not that she hasn't tried.

Thelly and Wells are crazy but good crazy - when they get going they love to run wild on the land or keep the large horses away from the water troughs. Who says a can of whoop-ass can't come in a pint size package?

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