Dudeโs New Yearโs resolution was to start showing up for work and it shows ๐
I am loving all the money barrel vibes my horses are giving this week! Hoping I can start getting those second barrels to match the firsts ๐ช๐ฝ
When you see the perfect spot to roll as you are zooming by ๐
Rip has had three days on the pattern and I am just over the moon excited for him ๐คฉ I donโt know what bedtime stories Ellie raises her kids on, but whatever sheโs telling them has them coming to the pattern with such ease you can tell they were born for it ๐ฅฐ
Itโs hard to believe it was almost two years ago he tried sawing his leg off and my mom and my vet had to keep talking me out of putting him down. Heโs living proof of what a dash of optimism and hope can do for a life (along with countless hours of effort).
Just soaking in all the peace and happiness ๐ I used to dread this time of year, but our winter routine has become one of my favorite things. Itโs my opportunity to reset and get back to basics ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Uncle Dude and his nephew Rip were my favorite rides of the day ๐
Cate and I surprised a bald eagle on the pivot gathering cows.
Just a couple clips of Lily stressing me out recklessly zooming around with that wide load belly ๐คฃ nothing can slow this pony down, not even late pregnancy ๐
Thanks Andrea for the update!
โIs this how you barrel horse?โ
-Rip
All those straight lines through the desert and lead departures between the bushes are paying off and making it easy ๐
The start of Ripโs first day working on the pattern ๐ giving him some real life experience while waiting for him to mature was well worth it! I canโt wait to see where heโs at by the end of the year!
Rip is out here proving that you can get one pretty broke mostly riding outside ๐ I love how he showed up to work indoors for the first time today, heโs got a big motor and Iโm excited to see where it takes us! Feeling good heading in to his four year old year ๐ฅณ