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Where’s My Steady Eddy?

That’s the question I’d like answered this week. What happened to my nice steady eddy Luc who happily packed me safely around with very few cares in the world? Fall – that’s what happened. The fall friskies have taken hold …

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Does the Pony Measure Up?

IMG_0360Question: how do you officially height check a pony in the “OFF” season?

Why do I care? Well, I happen to have two super cute, super talented, green ponies for sale at the moment…go me! But, they have never attended …

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In the Land of Ponyfairy

I sure hope all of you have been enjoying this great fall weather and getting out riding while we can. I will admit my blog is a little late because this is exactly what I have been doing!

One of …

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Spooky Autumn Fundraiser

We had a Halloween theme for this autumn’s fundraiser. Here are two of the horses in their costumes. Spring Song went as a Night Mare. Kye became a Rocking Horse. Not shown are Zeloso as a “Smart Ass” and Zelador …

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Dust-Free Video

Here is our latest production, our tribute to the new dust-free bedding we love.

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The Feeling of Fall

Fall is most definitely in the air. It was another crisp sunny morning when I headed out to the barn. Luc and I are both on the mend – and thankfully, we’ve both been cleared for light work, so it …

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Insights into the Wildies

There’s been constant correspondence chatter on social media for months now from those who took on ‘wildie’ ownership after bidding at Innisfail [auction] following the March 2015 government sanctioned capture/cull/sale. Some were stallions, mares, youngsters, mares-in-foal (one mare dropped a …

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Zeloso’s Up to Bat

Blue Jays have inspired the Winsong Farm horses to learn how to play baseball. Here we have Zeloso learning a few basic skills.

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Spring Song Plays Ball

Here’s Spring Song practicing some baseball skills. Looks like she’s a natural!

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Let’s Go Blue Jays!

On October 14 I watched game five in the first playoff series for the Blue Jays. That seventh inning was unforgettable! Wow!

The whole farm is cheering on the Blue Jays. Zelador and Zeloso are getting into the swing of …

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To Get Back in the Saddle or Not?

ridingWell, it’s been over a month, but the doctors have finally given me the green light to resume life as I know it. Hallelujah!

You never know what’s going to happen when you spend your days working around horses, but …

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Gimpy One & Gimpy Two

Well this week it was a battle between Gimpy One and Gimpy Two. Gimpy One, aka Luc, still has tender feet, although they’re doing much better. That means he’s still not really back to work. Instead, he’s been enjoying bareback …

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Trusty Land Cruiser in Africa

We have arrived at the Lodge at Ancient City. Wow, this place is gorgeous!!

Our trusty Land Cruiser has added another chapter to our story. When we left Big Cave Camp to come here we hit the first gas station …

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Talking Horses in Africa

We went for our second horseback ride here at Miombo Safari Camp. It was a quiet ride, not too many animals to see. We rode some very nice Thoroughbreds. They were very quiet and wonderful to ride. Even when a …

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Update from Africa: Oct. 4th

Bill and I went for our horseback riding safari yesterday morning. It was really amazing. We got very close to families of Girrafes and even heards of water buffalo. Those buffalo are big grumpy looking guys that can be quite …