I wonder

WOW Zippity was on one today. It kinda makes me wonder if I will be able to handle her next summer. I might need to seek help, I dont want to mess her up. She all but ran me over today, I know she is trying to play but man she is a lot bigger then when I first got her.

Winter 2010!

It has been a very cold first winter for Zippity. We have had so much snow. We have lost lots of tree branches due to the heavy snow. The night of the first storm one of the tree branches went through the shelter the horses were staying in, the horses didn't get hurt. However they didn't spend the night in the shelter and they got very wet. I have been giving them extra hay to keep warm, and Zippity has got a very nice winter coat. I have cleared out the tree branches and they are now going into the shelter again. I just hope we don't get any more broken branches, its going to take a lot of time this spring to clean up the mess. So if anyone needs somthing to do this spring call me I have lots to clean up.

I love to watch Zippity play in the snow with Kuma. When I let kuma out Zippity puts her ears forward and her head held high and watches for kuma to come into the corral. She then takes off running to meet her friend, they run around and chase each other around. One day I was on my way out to feed the horses and Kuma was with me. Kuma went into the corral to pee as she was going Zippity for some unknown reason stepped over kuma as she was going and just stood over her. Kuma had a look on her face that read what the crap are you doing horse.

Zippity also likes to dig in the snow and stick her nose in the hole she has made, she always ends up with snow on her nose. Kuma also likes to dig in the snow and if she started digging Zippity has to come over and see what she is doing. I love that they are becoming good friends. I hope in the future when I go ridding that Kuma will be able to go with us.

I'm proud to say Ginger is being a great companion to Zippity. She lets Zippity eat with her so I don't have to lock one of them up. She even let Zippity eat some of her grain, I was in shock. I feel so blessed to have animals in my life, and I'm thankful that I can teach my children to love and respect animals.

My History with Ginger

I want to tell you a little about my history with Ginger. I have know Ginger for most of her life. When I first met her I was afraid to ride her, it was many years before I started to ride her. After the first time I rode her I feel in love with her, we just clicked. I think when you are looking for a horse you need to ride the horse and get to know the horse a little and see if you click, that my advice when it comes to buying a horse. When ever I got the opportunity to ride Ginger I would take it, even if it was just for a few mins. I love Ginger so much. She has helped me during some hard times. I am so thankful that I have her and can take care of her like she has taken care of me.

Ginger knew me so well the moment I would get in the saddle we would take off, I love to run and so did she. When I met my husband I would take my husband riding he learned to ride on Ginger son, his name was Jasper he was a buckskin paint. (He passed away a few years ago it broke my heart. ) I think the only reason my husband learned to ride is so that I would marry him because he has only been on a horse once since I said I do. He supports me with my horses and that's all I need.

I am really looking forward to getting to know Zippity and see what kind of horse she will turn out to be. I have already picked out a horse trainer. Its my next door neighbors brother,it what he dose it for a living. The most important thing I was looking for in a trainer is he would not only train my horse but he will be working with me as well on Zippity so that I will know how to ride and work with her the way he trained her. I think that is really important that your trainer works with you as well as the horse.

I haven't been able to work with Zippity that much because of the weather and all the mud. I love to look out the window and see my 2 cute horses running around and bucking together, and sleeping together on the ground.

Woot!

Well Zippity is doing great! I am now able to lead her in a trot, and I can turn her by pointing a whip in the direction I want to go. I can also put a tarp on her and she don't mind. I can now pick up all her feet. It seems every day she is getting bigger and bigger. She is a sweet little horse. She is so willing to learn, I am learning so much with her. I am very greatful to have her in my life

I have been watching videos on the Internet about halter showing, and trying to get a idea of what I need to work on with Zippity. I have also purchased a book called In-Hand. I hope to be able to show her next year.

The one thing I like most about horse is how calm they are. When ever I feel overwhelmed I just go out side get a brush and spend a little time with my horses. The movie Flicka says it best when she talks about when you are ridding a horse you feel Free. That's how I feel every time I am with my horses, I feel like I'm me and just me. I'm not a mom, wife or a daughter I'm just me. I feel like I can do anything I set my mind to. Horses also accept you for who you are, all they care about if you treat them right. I just love horses.

The First Month

WOW....... its been about one month of having Zippity. She is doing great, her leg is almost healed up. It has been fun working with her. I now can pick up her front legs and now I will be working on her back legs. I had her feet trimmed the other day and she did GREAT.

When I work with her it takes me back to my childhood with my grandfather. I recall him working with horses, I am trying to do the same stuff that he did. I have been taking the lead rope and swinging it around Zippity. I also have been working the rope all around her, now that she is doing well with that I'm going to use a saddle blanket then a tarp. I have been working on ponying her, she doesn't like it to much but I will keep doing it till she likes it. I often find myself singing the same songs that my grandfather would sing when we were out riding. I feel so close to my grandfather when I'm out with the horses.

I went on vacation for about one week, it was kinda hard to leave my new horse. I have been working hard with her and I didn't want to lose what I have gained with her so far. I had some neighbors take care of her and they did great, they worked with her for me. I am so grateful for them. When I got back I noticed Zippity has gotten so big and she is really filling out. I was glad to come home, I missed feeding and brushing my horses. Here is what Zippity leg looks like!

I took Zippity out for the first time today around the neighborhood. My friend Erma helped me out by leading Ginger and I lead Zippity. She did great, she didn't spook she just walked around like it was no big deal. I'm planning on taking her out more. What a great day!

The First Week!

Well Zippity has now been with us for one week. It has been fun to watch her with Ginger, Kuma (our dog) and the kids. I have been working on leading her around and backing her up. She is doing great and I am loving spending time with her. Tomorrow we will be changing her bandage, I look forward to see how it is healing up. I will post a new picture of it when I can.
I am so grateful to have Zippity and to learn how to work with a young horse. I know there may be times where I feel like I am getting no where, I will have to read my blog at those times to remind me of how far we have come. I wish I had spent more time with my grandfather and learned more about working with horses. I do recall some stuff he did with them and I will try to become a great horseman like my grandfather. I am very lucky to have great neighbors who are taking the time to help me with my project and I look forward to take in as much knowledge as I can. I am also grateful to my husband for allowing me to full fill my dream, I couldn't have done this without him.

Zippity is home!

What a great day! Zippity arrived around noon, boy was I glad to see her. I had her purple halter ready for her, she is so cute in purple. Ginger got so excited and she started to whinny then I see my neighbors 4 horses pop here heads over the fence to see what was going on.
I put hay in zippitys food bucket, and she started to eat. I was able to get her halter on her, and lead her around a bit. Zippity has a injured leg and it was not looking good. I called my neighbor and she brought over some spray to help the leg, there were a lot of flies around the cut. On Sunday (I will call him trainer one) he came over to take a look at Zippitys leg. He said I needed a vet to come and take a look at it. He helped me get it wrapped up and put some medicine on it. I called the vet and talked to them about Zippitys leg. I made a appointment for the next day to have the vet come and take a look. The vet arrived around 11:00, she said the wound was about 2 or more weeks old and needed treatment. She washed the wound out and put medication on it, she said it will take a few weeks to heal but should be fine. I was so glad to hear that.
Zippity is doing really well, I can lead her around make her stop and back her up. She is such a easy going horse, the vet was really impressed with her and told me I have found me a treasure, I also think that. I hope to do some halter shows with Zippity. I have a lot of work to do, and I look forward to it.

The first time I got to see her

Well I was just looking through the horse ads like I do almost everyday. I then saw her, as cute as can be for 200.00. I called my friend to ask her if she would go with me to see her, but she was busy getting her sheep ready for the county fair. I sent my husband a text to call me asap. I then called the owner and she said I could come see her but not until after 5:00. I was going nuts I didn't want her to go to someone else. I then called my other friend to see if she could go with me and she was more then happy to tag along. I had to feed my kids and get them over to my mothers house before I could see the horse. I was going NUTS, I really wanted to get her. I got to the house around 7:00. I was so excited to see her in the pasture. I fell in love the moment we meet. I was able to get up close to her and pet her. The seller was amazed that I was able to get so close to her. Zippity had been out in a big pasture for the last few months and hasn't had much human contact. I was able to touch her head, ears and legs, which was amazing. I wanted to take her home right away, but I didn't have a trailer with me. I also thought it would be best if they brought her to me with the mom horse so that Zippity wouldn't be so scared. The day I meet her was a Monday, they said they could bring her to my house on Saturday. This week has been long it is only Thursday 2 more days to go. It has given me the time to get ready for her. I wasn't planning on buying a horse this year, but what can you do when you find the right horse for a dream you have been wanting to do.

My first baby horse

I just bought my first baby horse she is 5 months old and is a palomino quarter horse. I think I'm going to name her Zippity. It has always been a dream of mine to learn how to train a horse. Since I can remember I have always wanted a horse. My grandfather had horses and I would spend summers with him ridding. When we passed a horse my grandpa would ask me what color it was, and that's when I my education about horses began. I treasure those memories I have with my grandpa. He is still alive but he has Alzheimer's for about 10 yrs now. I wish that he could have been there with me when I went to go look that this cute little filly.

I got my first horse when I was 18 a neighbor had this cute little Arabian mare that he didn't want any more, so he offered her to me for free. I only had her a short time because I meet the guy of my dreams and married him. I sold my horse to help put my husband through pharmacy school, 8 years later after he graduated we bought our first home with horse property. I then got my next horse a 20 year old buckskin quarter horse. She used to belong to my uncle, so I have know this horse most of her life, and have spent many happy hours ridding her. I got her for free too. Her name is ginger, I still have her and am still making wonderful memories with her. She is getting old and I know sooner then later she will not be ride able. I was looking through some horse ads when I found this cute little filly for 200.00. I went at looked at her and fell in love.

I want to keep a journal about my first time working with a young horse. So as I work with her I will blog and take pictures of our time spent together both growing.