I'm so excited!

Valerie62 · 08-15-2008, 03:32 PM

In May of this year, after 8 years without a horse, I bought Katie.

I've been boarding her since then (working weekends in exchange for free board) but tomorrow after I'm done cleaning stalls and feeding, I'll be riding Katie HOME! Yay!! Even though the barn is only 2 miles from home, there's nothing like having your horse right there with you. It's such a pain to have to get in the car and drive to the barn whenever you need a horsey fix.

We finished up our new pasture and barn (converted carport) this week and it's ready for move in. I hope she'll be happy in her new home. Here's the barn (run in) that measures 12x18 in the front for the horses and an 8x18 space in the back for hay, grain, saddles, etc. I'm buying stall mats for the front part too so that it doesn't get all muddy in there.

Only the cut area is our property and is fenced in.

Looking down the hill from our house.

AND! Because I don't want Katie to be lonely, I happened to run across an ad on craigslist for someone wanting to free lease a 22 y/o Appendix QH mare (option to buy after 6 months). The lady was very particular about who she wanted to take her mare and, after coming out to see our property, picked me. So she may be delivered tomorrow afternoon, too. I hope she'll be perfect as a companion for Katie, and a trail horse for my kids and/or husband (who are not horsey people).

It's going to be a busy day, because I have to go get hay too. And, of course, a trip to TSC to pick up a few more essentials.

I hope to continue working weekends at the barn, to pay forward for free board when and if it is needed (like for a few months in late winter/early spring to give the field a rest and the grass a good start growing. Hopefully, the barn owner will accept my proposal, which is I continue to work and for every month I work I'll get two weeks of free board for 2 horses. So if I work four months, that's two months free board. I plan to talk to her tonight.

I'll be sure to take pictures after everyone's all settled in!

**gbarmranch** · 08-15-2008, 03:35 PM

Beautiful spot - for a beautiful horse.. I can't wait to see photos of her at "home"...

Carri · 08-15-2008, 05:41 PM

That is so wonderful! Katie is beautiful, and your land looks like heaven!

tuffsmom · 08-15-2008, 05:44 PM

Your land looks great.

Gotta Love Duns · 08-15-2008, 05:52 PM

That is very beautiful! Congrats on getting your mare home and finding her a friend

scrapchick · 08-16-2008, 06:18 AM

Katie is gorgeous, as is your property! You did a great job with the barn, too!
We will wait patiently (not) for the pics of your new addition....

Valerie62 · 08-17-2008, 03:18 PM

Wow, was yesterday a whirlwind of activity. Worked at the barn from 7am to 11am. Rode Katie home from the boarding facility. She did great considering she's not really a "trail horse" (YET). Took me about 40 minutes to go about 2 miles (half was through fields and woods and the other on back roads.)

Picked up a truckload of hay ...

Went to TSC to pick up a few more stall mats and other needed essentials.

Callie was delivered at 4pm. Put them in the field together... and after a squeal or two, they both started munching grass not even caring where they were.

I took pictures but, unfortunately, haven't been able to find my USB cable and my other stick to download from a memory card is at work. DRATS!!! So pics will have to wait until tomorrow.

Today they are still doing good although being devoured by huge horse flies. It's a wonder Katie has any blood left in her! They won't stand in the barn either. At least there's a huge oak tree in the pasture and they've been standing in the shade most of the afternoon. Silly horses ...

Valerie62 · 08-17-2008, 04:39 PM

I succeeded in finding my USB cable so without further ado....here are my two horses, Katie and Callie, in their new home!

Katie just arrived .... lonely and looking for a companion.

Finally! Callie arrives and can't get enough of the grass.....

Katie and Callie together.

annem · 08-17-2008, 04:52 PM

Priceless pictures. Congratulations.

ThorArb · 08-17-2008, 04:53 PM

Awesome! Your place is gorgeous, great job with it. They look very content being there with you. Both of them are very easy on the eyes, I could stand to see more photos of them. Im sure others wouldnt mind either.

Brittany

tallyho · 08-17-2008, 05:00 PM

they look like a matched pair!
congrats!

Gotta Love Duns · 08-17-2008, 05:57 PM

They look so happy there! I just love those pictures!!

WhisperStables · 08-17-2008, 06:08 PM

Too cute, and yes, they look like twins! How sweet is that.

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08-15-2008, 03:32 PM
Valerie62 Weanling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Washington, PA Posts: 257	I'm so excited! In May of this year, after 8 years without a horse, I bought Katie. I've been boarding her since then (working weekends in exchange for free board) but tomorrow after I'm done cleaning stalls and feeding, I'll be riding Katie HOME! Yay!! Even though the barn is only 2 miles from home, there's nothing like having your horse right there with you. It's such a pain to have to get in the car and drive to the barn whenever you need a horsey fix. We finished up our new pasture and barn (converted carport) this week and it's ready for move in. I hope she'll be happy in her new home. Here's the barn (run in) that measures 12x18 in the front for the horses and an 8x18 space in the back for hay, grain, saddles, etc. I'm buying stall mats for the front part too so that it doesn't get all muddy in there. Only the cut area is our property and is fenced in. Looking down the hill from our house. AND! Because I don't want Katie to be lonely, I happened to run across an ad on craigslist for someone wanting to free lease a 22 y/o Appendix QH mare (option to buy after 6 months). The lady was very particular about who she wanted to take her mare and, after coming out to see our property, picked me. So she may be delivered tomorrow afternoon, too. I hope she'll be perfect as a companion for Katie, and a trail horse for my kids and/or husband (who are not horsey people). It's going to be a busy day, because I have to go get hay too. And, of course, a trip to TSC to pick up a few more essentials. I hope to continue working weekends at the barn, to pay forward for free board when and if it is needed (like for a few months in late winter/early spring to give the field a rest and the grass a good start growing. Hopefully, the barn owner will accept my proposal, which is I continue to work and for every month I work I'll get two weeks of free board for 2 horses. So if I work four months, that's two months free board. I plan to talk to her tonight. I'll be sure to take pictures after everyone's all settled in!

08-15-2008, 03:35 PM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,240	Beautiful spot - for a beautiful horse.. I can't wait to see photos of her at "home"... __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration is being wreathed in smiles. ~Author Unknown

08-15-2008, 05:41 PM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	That is so wonderful! Katie is beautiful, and your land looks like heaven! __________________

08-15-2008, 05:44 PM
tuffsmom Seasoned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 4,077	Your land looks great. __________________

08-15-2008, 05:52 PM
Gotta Love Duns Bombproof Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dixonville, Alberta Posts: 7,966	That is very beautiful! Congrats on getting your mare home and finding her a friend __________________ A penny saved is a penny you can spend on your next horse.

08-16-2008, 06:18 AM
scrapchick Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 4,838	Katie is gorgeous, as is your property! You did a great job with the barn, too! We will wait patiently (not) for the pics of your new addition.... __________________ Better living through chemistry.

08-17-2008, 03:18 PM
Valerie62 Weanling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Washington, PA Posts: 257	Wow, was yesterday a whirlwind of activity. Worked at the barn from 7am to 11am. Rode Katie home from the boarding facility. She did great considering she's not really a "trail horse" (YET). Took me about 40 minutes to go about 2 miles (half was through fields and woods and the other on back roads.) Picked up a truckload of hay ... Went to TSC to pick up a few more stall mats and other needed essentials. Callie was delivered at 4pm. Put them in the field together... and after a squeal or two, they both started munching grass not even caring where they were. I took pictures but, unfortunately, haven't been able to find my USB cable and my other stick to download from a memory card is at work. DRATS!!! So pics will have to wait until tomorrow. Today they are still doing good although being devoured by huge horse flies. It's a wonder Katie has any blood left in her! They won't stand in the barn either. At least there's a huge oak tree in the pasture and they've been standing in the shade most of the afternoon. Silly horses ...

08-17-2008, 04:39 PM
Valerie62 Weanling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Washington, PA Posts: 257	I succeeded in finding my USB cable so without further ado....here are my two horses, Katie and Callie, in their new home! Katie just arrived .... lonely and looking for a companion. Finally! Callie arrives and can't get enough of the grass..... Katie and Callie together.

08-17-2008, 04:52 PM
annem Coming two Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Parksville, B.C. Canada Posts: 1,685	Priceless pictures. Congratulations. __________________ Anne

08-17-2008, 04:53 PM
ThorArb Kid Safe Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Conyers, GA Posts: 5,532	Awesome! Your place is gorgeous, great job with it. They look very content being there with you. Both of them are very easy on the eyes, I could stand to see more photos of them. Im sure others wouldnt mind either. Brittany

08-17-2008, 05:00 PM
tallyho Long Yearling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Trappe, PA Posts: 1,115	they look like a matched pair! congrats!

08-17-2008, 05:57 PM
Gotta Love Duns Bombproof Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dixonville, Alberta Posts: 7,966	They look so happy there! I just love those pictures!! __________________ A penny saved is a penny you can spend on your next horse.

08-17-2008, 06:08 PM
WhisperStables Long Yearling Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanna City, IL Posts: 1,149	Too cute, and yes, they look like twins! How sweet is that. __________________ I can not save every horse, just as a preacher can not save every soul. But just as the preacher keeps on preaching, So must I do all I can for as long as I can, as often as I can.