YAY!!!

Zippity is getting so big, she is a very beautiful horse. I had a neighbor come over and work with her a little bit. He showed me more stuff I can do with her. He said that she seems like she will be a very easy going horse, I really hope that's true. He got her to start to lunge a bit. We put a bareback pad on Zippity and tightened it up around her belly, I thought for sure she would buck a little. She just stood there like it was no big deal.

I dewormed her the other day, and I will tell you she did not like it one bit, I had to get some help in holding her. She was not going to let me put that tube of dewormer in her mouth.

I worked with her today on my own, and I was very excited that I got her to do some of the stuff he showed me to do with her, It took a bit of time but then I got her to lunge around me a bit too. I was very excited about it, she seems to learn really fast.

She has a very playful personality, I was walking out this morning to feed them when all of a sudden Zippity was trying to pull off my hat from behind. It scared the crap out of me , I didn't even hear her behind me. If I am working in the yard she is always with me trying to help out. She likes to be next to me, as I try to take her picture she always trying to get up close to me, so I have to be fast with the camera.

I love to watch her with Ginger, the other day Ginger was laying down and Zippity kept walking around her and she would go by Gingers head Ginger would try and bite her. Zippity just kept walking around her for about 5 mins, and would once in awhile nip at Gingers tail. They are so cute when they are both laying down next to each other. I just love looking into my backyard and watching my Girls.

I cant wait for more nice days, when I can get outside more and work with her everyday.

Long winter

Well it has been awhile since I have worked with Zippity, due to how cold it has been and how muddy her corral is. I worked with her today it is 40 degrees right now. and the corral is starting to dry out again. I was a little nervous to work with Zippity since it has been a while and she is so much bigger. I was able to put the halter on her with out to much trouble, I was very grateful for that.
I brushed her off and got her mane nice and pretty looking. She was being really great. I then got out the bare back pad and put it on her and she didn't mind at all, I then used the saddle blanket and then the tarp. The tarp she got a little nervous with so I worked with that one a lot longer then the other two. I was able to lead her around with not to much problems. I think it would be nice to have a trainer come out her and watch me with Zippity and tell me what I need to work on, and how to handle her better. I will have to start to talk to people and see if anyone knows someone that can take the time and come out here and show me what I need to do.
I hope now that the weather is getting better I will be able to get outside more and work with her. I really hope to show her this summer, I don't really care if we don't place I just want to try it out.

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!