Drafty Hafy Gurl

Sweet Vet Tech...

2012-02-27T17:35:00.003-08:00

Camryn here:
Mom had called Promise Eye Dr. to refill her prescription. One of the Vet Techs loves Corgis in general and Promise in particular. So when Mom went in to pick up the medicine this is what she got:

The Vet Tech had carefully taped a Corgi pups picture on the prescription bag, along with Promise name written all cute like. Wrong kind of Corgi since the pup is a Pembroke & Promise is a Cardigan. It's one of those things where it's the thought that counts. Mom thought this thought counted so much that it rates a blog topic. I think she's right. I kinda like that the Corgi pup is the same color as me!!!
Should mention that Promise dry eye is doing good, though she'll most likely need the ointment the rest of her life. She's a good girl about Mom cleaning her eye and treating it three times a day though. Promise is a good girl for just about anything though.
Later...

Blog question...

2012-02-26T08:41:00.001-08:00

Camryn here:
I've noticed when commenting on others blogs that there is a place for you to leave a reply for comments. We've looked for it but, can't find how to add it. I'd like to reply to comments left on my blog in a simpy way too, so iffen someone could provide instructions to do this I'd surely nicker my thanks :)
Later

More scary wind stuff...

2012-02-24T13:00:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
You wanna know how windy it is today at my house?

This was a tree!!! A big willow tree came crashing down just outside the back pasture fence. Luckily it fell alongside the fence and didn't do any damage, it's about 20 feet from the paddock area. Mom thinks it must of happened just before she got home from work cause I was in quite a tizzy. I bet a Saber Tooth was climbing it and hoping to pounce down on my back. But, it's weight caused the tree to crash down so it couldn't get me. Mom said her checked to make sure the Saber Tooth was gone so I could eat lunch safely...

"Mo-om hurry pa-leese hurry"

I was hollering to Mom to be careful coming down to the barn. I threw in a buck but, her missed that...

Mom's in the barn telling me it's safe to come in to eat. She explained that a picnic the wind would blow lunch to the neighbors. I'm not to fond of eating inside when the Saber Tooths could be anywhere...

"Mo-om, I can smell those Saber Tooths"

Ok, so I comprimise and come in to eat lunch. Still I gotta keep watch out the door in between bites. A girls gotta keep her figure you know.
Later...

Prayers worked...

2012-02-22T08:31:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
It worked, it worked, just like I knew it would. Johnny passed the obstruction and has been pooping normal. He should be allowed to go home from the Horsepital tomorrow even.
Thank you all so much for praying for my friend and keeping him in your thoughts. We're so happy and thankful.
Later...

Friend in need...

2012-02-21T12:49:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
A friend of mine needs prayers. Johnny is a very nice Quarter Horse boy, & he is very sick. He coliced like 5 days ago, despite everything his person & his Vet have done he's not been getting any better. So today he went to the Horsepital, they did ultrasound that showed Johnny has an obstruction. Good news be that the Horsepital thinks they can get him better & without surgery. He's already had 12 liters of IV fluid but, they'll be giving him lots more continuously. Johnny will be staying with them for 2-3 days at least. I'm hoping with all our prayers he'll be all better real soon so I can ride out with him again.
Thank You Everyone,
Later...

Little to the left paleese...

2012-02-20T13:10:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
I've been shedding a while now, just started really dropping coat lots though. Mom's been currying but, today her broke out a curry with long rubber fingers! I wasn't sure bout it at first cuz it felt so differant from the little rubber finger one. After a few strokes I was In Heaven, I was making sure Mom got all the good itchy spots. A little to the left here paleese, Ahhhhhh, yeah that's it. Now lower & to the right a tad, Y-eah you got it. Just above the tail now, if I was a dog I'd have been thumping my foot on that one for sure. Had my mouth full most of the time as I was eating lunch. Once Mom hit my shoulders I couldn't help but to do some mutual grooming even with a mouthful of hay. Mom didn't mind at all!!! Once she was finished I was like "hey, where you going"? I left my lunch to follow in the barn, Mom loved that so I got some good rubbing behind both ears <SIGH>
Bummer it's gonna rain the rest of the week, Mom says if I stay dry (like that's gonna happen) she'll be sure to give me lots more long finger curry massaging.
Oh, Mom says to tell ya that the orchids are blooming at work and their beautiful. Almost as beautiful as me!
Later...

Just 4 You...

2012-02-14T06:23:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:

Short and sweet just like me!

Love U All

Later...

Brrrrrr, but I don't care...

2012-02-12T17:55:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
We had snow squalls all day on Saturday. I don't mind the cold, let the snow fall, but the wind "Oooooh, Saber Tooths abounded everywhere. One looked remarkably like a Golden Retriever though!!! The neighbors invisible fence goes out from time to time. Winston was running my fence with Onyx telling him to go away. Mom saw and called his peoples to let them know where he was.
So, anyway due to the Saber Tooths I don't like being in the barn & just go in to munch then head right back out. We only got about 3 inches on the ground, about an inch on me :) Got more today though Mom didn't bring the camera down...

I'd shaken much of my snow off when I saw Mom coming all bundled up from the house. Lucky for me, my winter woolies do their job real good. "Seriously Mom, picture of my butt all up close and personal"...

Uh Oh, I think I heard a Saber Tooth, gotta go out n check...

Mom couldn't get all my whiskers cause I kept coming in to close and steaming up the lens. Check out all the ice boogers!!!...

All the wind makes for a really bad hair day for sure, time to head back in for a bite now that I know the Saber Tooths aren't nearby "for now".
Later...

I'm insperational...

2012-02-05T13:00:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
Well, Mom's been busy & blames it all on me!!! I guess she means that as a compliment as she calls me her insperation & motivator.
Here's what she's been busy on...

It's not me really though. But, it's just like me in that I'd find that last bite of grass in the snow too!!!
Her's got another one in the works, Mom says she's on a roll & since her'll be busy playin with me come warmer weather she'd best take advantage of her creative juices. Dad don't mind cause so long as Mom is painting her don't even realize football is on. Bad part though is when she's into something, cooking/eating is last thing on her mind! Not to worry, Dad knows how to cook and makes sure Mom has something to eat.
Later...

ReDQulous...

2012-02-02T12:51:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
This mud is getting totally outa control. I seriously mean it, it's completely redqulous. Mom's tall muck boots have nearly been sucked off a few times even. Had my pedicure on Monday, trimmer says my feet look awesome despite the mud. Mom says she's grateful for that and the fact that I'm not a mud roller. I prefer my clean bedroom shavings to take my rolls in.

Camryn: "Good thing it's dry in here ain't it buddy?"

Onyx: "Yeah, no kidding Cam, short legs vs mud! Mud wins for sure!"

This is the view from the barn. Lovely Ohio vacation spot? NOT!

Later...

K-k-krazy windy day...

2012-01-28T13:45:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
Today it's very windy, it's coming from the S.E. Mom has taken note that I tend to feel nervous when the wind blows from that way. No big deal as we weren't planning anything today anyway. I just prefer to eat outside so I can keep watch for those Saber Tooths, but Mom puts lunch inside so it don't blow away. So, I take a bite, head out, take a bite, head out, rinse/repeat...
Mom headed over next door cause Lori was there and Mom owed her money for Fanatsia tickets. Danette was saddling Jesse, while Lori was getting Levi ready. They was gonna take em thru the woods to work in the arena. After they was all ready Lori didn't wanna leave Eclipse all alone in the barn, so Mom volunteered to lead him.
Jesse starts off in the lead, Eclipse next, then Levi. Levi was very up, probably from the wind, so Jesse/Eclipse was walking slow so Lori could keep him in line. They hadn't gotten far when suddenly Mom hears "look out". Her turns just as Levi goes by running and bucking, leaving Lori layin in the mud. Lori was hurting as Levi had planted a hoof in her thigh. He runned and bucked some more then settled to eat some grass. Jesse got a tad upset, but Eclipse was like "Jeez Levi your being a DumbA#**!" So Jesse agreed and relaxed.
Lori got up after a few and went to collect Levi. Levi was "no way your not gonna catch me" and took off running back to the barn. Before heading after him Lori told Mom n Danette to go on to the arena. So they did, though they kept looking back to make sure Levi wasn't headed thru the woods towards them. Eclipse and Jesse were very good boys, no sooner did Mom n Danette turn them loose in the arena than they heard "clop, clop, clop". Lori had caught Levi and walked him over. Lori pulled down her pants and her gots a good bruise starting. We very glad she's OK, and that Levi grew his brain back. Can't blame him though he's a young'un and can't always think good things.
Darn I missed all the excitement!
Later...

Got it, but backwards...

2012-01-26T11:01:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
One thing Mom n me been working on is my smiling. I finally got it, so Mom grabs the camera outa her pocket and asks for a "Smile".

This is what she got hee hee

I smiled all right, but backwards turned away from the camera. No one can say I don't have a sense of humor!!! Mom got what her asked for, so of course I got my cookie. And a good laugh from Mom too.

Later

Adorable pays off...

2012-01-24T11:10:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:

Took me a while to figure this one out, looking adorable has it's pay off. Honest I didn't know!!

See, don't I look absolutely adorable in this pic? All sweet and innocent like...

In this one I'm adding pitiful to the adorable look...

Yummy, yummy carrot! See what I mean "PAYOFF" Nomm, nomm, nomm!

Later...

My Birthday!!!

2012-01-22T13:33:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
Guess what!!! Today is my birthday and I'm now in the double digits, I'm 10 years old!! Wow, time flies when you're having fun.
And what did we do for my big day you ask? I'll show ya...

My birthday and I still have to help clean up the dishes after lunch! It's a scam I tell ya...

Awesome, Dad fixed my hoop. No more back board to get in my way now. Mmmm, duct tape is tasty
Guess we'll shoot a few birthday hoops...

Coming in for the shot...

Lining up the shot (just like the pros)...

She shoots AND...

The crowd roars as "SHE SCORES"...

Time out? What do you mean I fowled??? I'm playing myself Ref...

Got the ball now, mmph, mmph, mmph...

mmmmph, mmmmph, mmmmph...

And here she comes folks, this is gonna be a good one...

The crowd is on it's feet, Camryn the mighty Hafy Scores Yet again....

All the while Mom is humming some song from a movie she calls Rocky. It was fun imagining myself playing for a real team with the crowds going nuts and chanting "Cami, Cami, Cami"!!!

Besides having my hoop fixed and getting to play, I got a ginormous bag of my fav treats AND organic carrots. They were quite yummy!

Later

Ready for puppy breath?...

2012-01-21T09:54:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
Mom has declared the second best smell in the whole entire world is Puppy Breath. Bestest of course is Haflinger Smell!
Her went to visit Onyx babyees their 5 weeks old now (Cardigan Welsh Corgis) yesterday, also got to visit with a litter of Pembroke Welsh Corgis (6 weeks old) too. There were 10 wee pups to play, cuddle and inhale puppy breath with. Mom was nearly in heaven.
Sooooo get ready friends, exhale then...INHALE deepy for your fix of PUPPY BREATH

Can you smell it?...

How bout now? Isn't it wonderful...

This little one is the keeper girl her name's gonna be Domino

They know their adorable can't you tell? Middle pup is a Onyx kid, the other two are Pembrokes

This is da keeper boy pup, his name is Clutcher. If Momma was taken a pup, this woulda been her pick. He's the spitting image of Onyx.

They turned Mom's legs into their own personal playground. Can you tell the differance between the Cardi pups and the Pem pups? Besides being more adorable & having tails the Cardis aren't as fluffy coat wise.

Just a bundle of playing cuteness

Mom's fav again, he was watching Lady & the Tramp on TV

This is Stella, Mom feels she's destined for agility (like Onyx) as she turns a leg into the dogwalk

Stella is going to live with the late Mirages people. Her will have her older 1/2 brother Stan to play with there.

A crowd begins to gather, their getting sleepy now

Oops, how did Clutcher get in yest another pic?

Ahhhhhhhh, makes Mom wish her was keeping one for sure

Lunch was over in moments. These guys eat even faster than me!!!

Mom took tons of pictures, and tried to tuck Clutcher into her coat but, SIGH Debbie's grandaughter caught on.

Later...

Today makes...

2012-01-20T06:11:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:

Hey guys, come a little closer I want to tell you something. It's important...

Today is a very special day you know. I came to live here exactly 2 years ago!!! Can you believe it...

Sharing special news like this makes me hungry. Yugh the snow has no taste...

K, news is shared, time to eat...

These pix were taken just after I moved here, much deeper snow and much chubbier me!

Later...

Remi no news is good news...

2012-01-19T07:53:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
No real news on the Remington saga. The rope remains inside, he's at Vet Daycare again today being monitored. The staff adore him, course his personality assures that.

Remington says "Thanks everbody for your kind thoughts and prayers. I'll try to move that rope out so Mom n Dad can get some sleep"

Remi update...

2012-01-18T10:16:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
Remi spent yesterday at the Vet, didn't "expel" the rest of the rope. He was sent home to "watch", which meant a flashlight for every potty break. Remi was basicaly to doped up to think about doing his "business". He's spending today at the Vet being watched and given food that should help his rope "slide on out". He's showing no signs of distress, just being his Remi self. Which means goofy!!! The Vet is reluctant to do anything invasive, and hoping the rope will clear itself without the knife. So long as Remi isn't in distress he'll come home at night and spend the day at the Vet. They have Day Care so Remi gets to have fun while he's being monitored. Luckily Chris has health insurance for Emily & Remi so this isn't breaking the bank.
So please keep Remi in your prayers with thoughts of the rope just "moving on out" on it's own.
Thanx friends,
Later

Remington needs prayers...

2012-01-17T11:24:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
Boy when it rains it pours and I'm not talking bout the rain we had today. You readers might remember my mentioning Remington who one of our Christophers Pits? He's the blue in the painting Mom did for Sam.
Anyhow, Remington is in the Horsepital. Last night he decided his rope toy wasn't just for tugging with, and he ate it!!! So, besides needing to grow some brains, he needs prayers too. Fortunalty Chris realized right away that the dissapeared rope toy didn't dissapear without help. So, he dropped Remi off at the Horsepital first thing this morning. Last we heard the Dr. had given Remi some morphine which would induce naseau. Remi brought up half the rope shortly after but, there is still more there. Iffen he doesn't bring up the rest soon, he'll have surgery.
This is Remi's 2nd time under the knife for eating what he shouldn't. Hence the comment about growing a brain!!! Last time was after a cookout when someone didn't throw their corn cob in the trash. Chris was unaware till he called Mom and describing Remi's symptoms. Mom used to be a Vet Tech and knew right away it was an obstruction. Remi pulled thru, but was touch and go cause the corn had been stuck long enough for symptoms to start.
Least this time they knew right way. Still Remi is a nice dude so please put hands/paws/hooves together in prayer for him.
Later...

AaaahRooooo....

2012-01-15T14:11:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
In Cardidom when you loose a friend they all say AaaaahRooooo, Onyx, Ivy, Promise, Tye, Dad and Mom are saying that today. I never knew Mirage, she was Ivy's Momma, and friend to all the others. After Mom realized she was quickly being over dogged (to many dogs), she decided to rehome Mirage & another named Coach five years ago. They were the most outgoing of the grown ups and would adapt well to new homes.
Anyhow we just heard from Mirage new person that she'd developed a brain tumor and has crossed over the RainBow Bridge (maybe with Dakota?).

Mirage as a pupster, can you tell she just knows she's beautiful...

Mom's very fav photo of Mirage taken in the garden. Mom did a painting of this...

Mirage isn't the only one who knew she was beautiful, the judges all agreed, she finished her Championship at the tender age of 9 months old. The judges just fell in love with her typeyness and her "look at me aren't I wondeful" attitude. At her first show Mirage had a fan club that went nuts as the judge pointed to her for not just Winners Bitch but, Best of Breed (she was just 6 months old). The Judge looked at Mom saying "I guess I made the right choice"!
But, Mirage wasn't only beautiful on the outside, she was just as beautiful on the inside too. Besides being CH Pecan Valley NowUCMeNowUDon't, her was a Certified Therapy Delta Dog with Mom. They'd do visits at a local hospital where Mirage was a favorite on the cancer floors.
Then Mirage took up another career of Motherhood, our Ivy is one of her babies actually. Her had two litters of beautiful pupsters.
When looking for Mirage's new home a wonderful lady gave Mom a call. The lady already was owned by one of Onyx sons named Stan. She was looking for a friend for Stan and one that would maybe do well in therapy work as the lady was a Doctor at a Hospice. So off Mirage went to help other peoples once again and became Certified with PetPartners and helped more people with Cancer...

Mirage at her new home with buddy Stan in background.
Mirage was and will always be a very, very special girl. Funny, how Mom was just thinking of her when she got the news of her passing. She'll be fondly missed and always remembered well...

RIP Mirage, may you race thru Heaven as gleefully as you did here on Earth

R.I.P. my friend...

2012-01-12T10:47:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
I know I've mentioned my good friend neighbor horse Dakota. I'm very sad today. Mom just got email that our Vet helped Dakota cross over the Rainbow Bridge today.
Dakota was my bestest friend, she had such attitude I think that's why we got along so well. I fondly recall her lipping my bottom from behind if she thought I needed to speed up a bit. And chatting as we rode side by side...

Dakota my friend, I hope your pain free, happily galloping across the meadows in Heaven. I'll so miss talking to you across our yards about handsome geldings. I'll remember you forever and a day!
Later...
PS that isn't Dakota's owner riding her in the pix

It's here already...

2012-01-07T17:18:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
Exciting news, my new Skito pad is here already!!! Simply amazing how fast as Mom just talked to Mr. Tom last week bout what I might need for my pad, then called to confirm and order it on Mon. Mom was so surprised when Mr. UPS came a knocking this afternoon.
Her says it's my combo Christmas/Birthday gift since Christmas just ended and my Birthday is just about 2 weeks away.
We really lucked out regarding it's arrival being a warm and sunny January day too. We got losta pictures of me modeling my beautiful new Skito Pad...

The dark on top is a material that allows ventilation on my back so the heat I make will dissapate somewhat when riding. The padding inside is 3/4 inch thick, with a 3/4 inch scalloped shim for my muscle atrophy problem, the underside where Mom sits is wool, where Mom's legs lay along my sides is quilted felt so her can feel me better when riding. Isn't the color just lovely on me? I think so for sure...

It even kinda matches my halter!!! Burgandy with blue...

It was custom made to fit my Barefoot Arizona Saddle. Along with fit for me too. Mom sent pictures of my back to Mr. Tom so he could recommend what inserts and such would suit me best. Mom thinks he did a great job...

The twine you see coming from under my new pad is one of two Mom put under the pad to check for spinal clearance. The first her pulled thru before her mounted me. The second after. Both pulled thru even with my ample winter woolies without a hitch. The string test is supposed to be a check to make sure there is spinal clearance. Which we're happy to say we have clearance.
Please tell my this doesn't make my butt look to big!
After modeling for the camera, Mom attached reins to my halter and we had a little amble around the paddock. First time Mom's been on since November!!! The paddock as you might see in the pictures is a sloppy mess. Mom just let me cruise about figuring I knew better than her which areas I'd prefer to avoid. Someday we'll have a proper ride, won't be anytime real soon I have a feeling.
Later...

Playin ball...

2012-01-03T10:38:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
Yesterday while Mom was cleaning my room I got bored eating an wanted to play. Mom knows when I wanna play cause I start putzing around rearranging anything within reach (wheelbarrow, muck bucket, muck rake, brushes...), & following her around with a "Mo-om aren't you done cleaning yet. Can't we play NOW" look on my face.
Soooo, Mom quit cleaning for a bit so we could play.
I gotted a new ball from that Santa guy. It's easy to pick up, kinda squishy, sometimes not so easy to put down though. Mom go my new ball for me, AND my basket ball hoop too. Her set it out in the snow, I was so happy "let the games begin" I say...

Mom tossed the ball for me to get...

See what I mean about being easy to pick up and hold. I'll now transport my ball to it's intended destination...

Me n my ball arrive at the same time to my hoop (some balls tend to leave lips unintentionaly). You're peeps can find hoops such as this discarded at front of neighbors driveways. Normally there will be a large full plastic resepticle nearby. It's not stealing so long as it's at end of drive & next to such large full plastic resepticles you know...

Now I just gotta figure out just how to move the ball from my mouth and into the net part. I know how but, #1 it's kinda hard to drop period. #2, well you'll see...

#2 I'm used to my smaller ball where I don't have to lift it quite as much. Must use physics to figure this part out. But, being a Hafy Gurl you know I will right! Now #3 problem...

Oops still working on #2 problem here I guess. Now #3...

Now you see my #3 problem. The backboard vs my noggin. I once again had to figure out how to accomplish my task (getting a treat). As you can see I figured out how (I'm a Hafy & a mare so of course I did) much applause and treats from Mom.
Mom did try to do a video but, not being a Hafy she couldn't quite coordinate this. I'll have to teach her how. There are many pictures absent as while figuring out the equation of the backboard vs noggin, I did knock the entire hoop contraption over having to start over much more than once. I persiveared and WON!!!
Mom is gonna ask Dad iffen he can remove the backboard part, so I don't gotta literaly use my head quite so often. It is quite a fun game to play and keeps me from being to terribly bored.
Later...

Wind no more...

2012-01-02T13:16:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
Thank heavens Mom was right and the wind is gone, all gone. It had gone away before bedtime too, so I didn't have to worry about those Saber Tooth Tigers stalking about the barn outside. I could eat and sleep peacefully.
There was something that took the place of the wind though. SNOW...

Can you believe I walked right past my breakfast!!! Yeah, I know that's amazing...

Amazing too was that the mud was now white!!! "Mmmmmm, no Saber Tooth Tiger tracks"...

"I think first real snow brings a smile to even us four legged kids faces don't you?"
Mom and I did play in the snow later, I'll save that for tomorrow cuz I gotta eat now...
Later

2012 it's blowing in...

2012-01-01T12:26:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
2012 is getting off to a jittery start for me. It's so windy I'm sure goblins and saber toothed tigers are everywhere just waiting to pounce. Mom says it's not so, she's pretty convincing but still I'm not so sure. She says that when I realize I'm safe and will stay that way it'll be proof that the year 2012 is gonna be a great one. Keep in mind I'm not a worrier kinda gal at all. But, the sounds coming thru the trees are just tremendous. So much so that Mom decided not to do my New Year blowing of the horn video, I'd probably scare myself to pieces -NOT-.
Another nice Hafy lady mentioned on the HaflingerFriends board about having her gelding massaged with lavendar oil. Mom thought that sounded like the ticket. Her searched for her lavendar oil but, apparently it's all gone. So, instead her took the scissors to our lavendar patch and chopped it up into a coffee container. I watched carefully so that the boogie man didn't get her while she did it. Then her took a bunch and rubbed it all over my head n chest. I smell real purty now anyway, she rubbed Onyx down with her lavendar smelling hands so he smells good too. She also left a sprig near where I stand to eat lunch. Her's got some organic lavendar soap that her brother made her for Christmas. Her says at bedtime her'll bring it down and put it outside my stall since the winds'll be blowing all night too.
Anyhow, I know Mom's gonna be right about the New Year being a great one for me. And I just want to wish all my friends out there just as wonderful a 2012 as can be!
Later...I hope!

Reflections...

2011-12-31T13:14:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
Reflecting a bit, not like trees gracefully depicted on a pond. But, on 2011 which we shall soon put behind us.
It was a fun year for me n Mom for the most part. Got out and about quite a few times, we both made new friends too. Mom did break her ribs, but recovered and never blamed me for it at all. Got our trailer, which I finally decided ~~somewhat~~ that it was an OK place to be. Dad got Mom n Me a truck to pull our trailer too!!! Unfortunatly we found my saddles weren't fitting much to the detriment of my back. But, fortunatly lotsa friends helped out in trying to find me one that fits. Now I gots one that does, and my new custom pad should be here next month. We've got hooves crossed that this means the saddle dilemma is behind us. Mmmmm, I graduated from playing ball in the muck bucket to my hoop (just today actually). I'm learning to walk sideways, don't know why though!!! Oh, I took over the blog which was a good thing for readers, so as they didn't have to read Mom's rambling on and on. I've got new neighbor horses that appear friendly though I've yet to meet up close and personal. Dad is doing great in his school work, which gives Mom lotsa time for me. The mud sadly is still upon us, and seemingly always will be. We're still Sad over loosing Reej (dog) this past spring. But, Promise eye is better and Onyx has new children.
Chris & his Sam and their Pits are doing good. The Pits are in a ~~spa~~ kennel right now while Chris/Sam are seeing in the New Year down in TX. Jillian and her Jesse are looking good, the family finally got to meet him and he got a big thumbs up. Adam and his Ashley are good too, Ashley also got a thumbs up from the family. I could find tons more good things to mention but, you get the idea.

Not me but, drawn from a photo Mom took of a friend

All in all, 2011 darned good year I have to say. My tummy is nearly always full, I feels safe, comfortable and loved. What more can a Hafy Gurl want for I ask? Not much for sure :)
Later...

Skito been ordered...

2011-12-28T10:07:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
Mom had made up her mind about ordering a pad for me, then of course changed it. She's a mare too, so it's her peragative to change her mind I say.
Her had asked Dad for a skito gift certificate from Santa. He came thru, so between cash Mom had been stashing, money in her paypal from selling some things, and the gift certificate we're good to go.
Mom sent Tom at Skito some pix as he'd requested. Because I have the atrophy and dipping back he's suggested a scalloped shim to fill in these areas. It should be shipped in about two weeks.
My new pad is gonna be burgandy which will be really pretty with my brown saddle and chestnut self. It's a dry back pad so when I'm working up a good sweat this summer the heat can dissapate thru the pad.
It's pricey as all get out, but Mom says as I'm good as gold, I'm totally worth it.
Treeless Saddle = $$$, Skito Pad = $$$, comfy Haflinger = Priceless
I do agree as does my back!!!
Later...

Happy surprise...

2011-12-27T10:48:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
Mom had drawn Christopher's honey Samantha for the gift exchange. Mom has felt bad since Samantha's birthday in August on account of her dropping the entire cake as everyone sang Sam Happy Birthday. So as well as the normal gift, Mom did a painting for her of their dogs Emily and Remington. Mom loves their huge pit bull grins in it...

I think Samantha looks plenty surprised...

Plenty happy too!!!

This is a picture of it. Remington is the blue, Emily the tan, aren't they so cute grinning from ear to ear.
Later...

It worked, it worked...

2011-12-25T14:02:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
Boy, oh boy was Onyx right about that being good stuff. Santa must have been really impressed with my wheelbarrow pushing cause he brought is a brand new HUGE wheelbarrow. It's got two wheels so I'm thinking perhaps Santa Paws is trying to simplify my trying to help??? I got a new ball that is way easier to pick up cause it's got holes and is all bendy. Other me related presents was a Skito gift certificate so as soon as Mom gets some good pix of my back her plans to get me a custom pad, which is beyond awesome!!! Oh, we got the movie BUCK which Mom already watched and told me all about too. Her's very glad I was raised up right and not like that viscious horse in the film her said. Bunch of other stuff too, I think the best part was candy canes in my breakfast "YUMMY"!!!
Tye who Onyx detests took his and the girl dogs gifts and is trying to hoard them. Guess that may be why Onyx don't like him? Tye is purty old, gonna be 16 in Feb. so the girls let him play boss dog in the house. Tye also is big on unwrapping presents. If he doesn't like what he got enough, he'll even try to unwrap everybodies presents human and dog alike. He must of like his own from Santa Paws this morning, cause once he had it unwrapped, he settled down with it for a long time. Mom took video of it this morning, being he's so old she worries it may be his lastest visit from Santa Paws...

Sorry the light isn't so good on it. But, it sure is funny to watch.
Yesterday Mom N Dad went to her brothers, the whole family was there. They all ate lots, spent time with each other and of course talked about me. They said after watching my ball in basket video that Mom has to much time on her hands. How rude was that?
MERRY CHRISTMAS to all my friends and those they love. And specially the soldiers who are still so far from home. Like Mom told Chris when he was gone there for Christmas, "Home is where the heart is", so their all actually right at home all the time.
Later...

No lumps of coal here...

2011-12-24T17:49:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
Onyx been telling me about this guy he calls Santa Paws. Seems if your naughty you gets a lump of coal. If your good you get presents.
I'm making sure I don't get any of those coal lumps which I imagine wouldn't taste good!!!
I figure if I show this Santa Paws how helpful I am to Mom it'll guarantee presents right?

So after Mom cleaned my room I thought I'd help clean my yard. Without opposable thumbs however moving a wheel barrow is pretty near impossible...

The smell isn't all that good either! Still I tried and Onyx says that counts for something.
Tonight Onyx and I are gonna wait up to try and visit with Santa Paws. I'm gonna save some of my hay for his reindeer too. I'm sure they'll be plenty hungry pulling that sleigh. Wouldn't Mom be surprised in the morning if maybe one of them needed rest and I took it's place pulling Santa Paws?
Wow, I'm glad I thought of that, would be way cool for sure.
Later...

Winter yummies...

2011-12-23T17:07:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
As any true Haflinger must, I enjoy my food immensly. Winter food around here is the best (cepting summer grass of course). When the weather turns nippy to humans Mom begins adding alfalfa pellets to my daily lunch routine. It goes like this, Mom comes down from the house and gives me a flake of hay.

Course since I finished my breakfast a few hours ago I be totally starved. I dig in heartily, I'm not shy about my food for sure.
Next, Mom cleans my room as I stave off imminent starvation...

Next her gives me a luscious pound of Alfalfa pellets. Oooooooh, heaven!!! Mom cleans the paddock & fills my water while I clean my bowl. Yep, I lick it good and clean...

Mom brings my Alfalfa stuff down in an empty coffee container. Lucky me, today she left it sitting in the barn aisle. I came in to cleanse my palate with water and discovered it right away. Didn't take no effort at all to pop the lid off. A bit more difficult though to try to tip it like people do water bottles to check if any food is left, the smell is still in it...

Couldn't quite get it tipped enough. Mmmmm, maybe if I roll it???...

Rolling didn't net much in results. Ahhhh, got it tipped over now, that should do it right?...

Pick it up thinking of course by now the container that smells so good has magicaly refilled & I've emptied the new contents on the ground. NO ALFALFA, my masterly plan didn't work!!! What's up with that, Mom why are you laughing so hard? What do you mean I can't have no more till tomorrow? I finally gave up when I noticed my hay net all poofy and full of hay. So, I guess I can wait till lunch tomorrow for more Alfalfa <SIGH>
Later...

Special free offering...

2011-12-22T08:43:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
Just in case your lacking, I thought I'd offer up free something we have an abundance of. That's just the kind of gurl I am, sharing and all.

Anyway, we gots mud here and lots of it, just come get however much you're wanting. It's perfectly aged since we've had record rainfalls this year. This is only part of my paddock area there is more in the pasture. Pasture mud is even better as it's been saturating under water for so long. You can even just come for a roll if you don't have a truck for hauling!...

No need to be timid about it, I'll even help load it up if you'd like...

Onyx says he'll help too. Being kind of lacking in the leg department, he's literaly knee deep!!! Amazing how clean we both are considering don't you think?
Later...

Practice makes perfect...

2011-12-20T11:14:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:

Remember me mentioning learning how to play basketball? Which means picking up a ball and putting it in a ~~muck bucket~~ basket. Anyhow Mom n me have been practicing and we're getting pretty good at it. Though I must mention Mom needs some work on her video skills, course making video AND clicking, tossing ball, fixing basket would be difficult even with having thumbs I should give her credit for being able to do it period right? Once though I made it easier for her and fixed the bucket after having knocked it over all by myself. Anyhow, here is the video we made:

Did ya notice I didn't even miss a single shot!!! Awesome right? Mom thinks I might be able to go with the NBA eventually. The Cleveland Caveliers could certainly use my help!!! This is the first time I made my shot from any distance. Before this I was inconsistant even for close shots. We'll keep working on my game and hopefully I'll be making shots even better than that Lebron dude someday.

Oh, paleese ignore Mom's constant chatter, she does go on and on somtimes!

Hey, I gots an idea if all my friends pass the link on to their friends maybe I'll get famous and be a YouTube diva??? That's be way cool, then they could throw candy canes to me & I'd share them with all my horse friends even?

Later...

Dog tired...

2011-12-19T10:59:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
Judging by the way Ivy fell asleep you'd think she'd been working hard or something...

Good thing no one here is a prankster (at least to animals). A slight pull on the ottoman and Ivy woulda crashed for sure. A hard life these dogs live around here. Here her is closer up, don't ya just love her adorable stubby legs

You can biggify for full effect. Mom says there be a painting coming for this one perhaps.

Later...

For Grandma...

2011-12-15T12:16:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
Mom's been busy with some Christmas projects. One is all done finally, it's for her Mom from the Grandkids. Grandma doesn't have a picture of all of them together. Not that they don't get together but, when they do their all in motion!!!
So for Grandma, Mom managed to get the kids all together for a picture taking session. Then her took the best one (no bunny ears) and did a drawing of them. Mom's quite happy with how it turned out, specially since her shy's away from doing human portraits...

Mom's kidders are the middle three. I think Grandma is gonna get all teary eyed when she opens it don't you ?
Later

Newest family members...

2011-12-13T18:42:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
Do you remember my post about 63 days ago about Onyx getting married???
Since Onyx is my dog I'm guessing his family is my family right? Well, we gots an announcement to make. I have three new nephew pups, and two niece pups!!! They were borned today just a few days after Onyx 12th birthday to boot. We don't have any pictures of them yet since they weren't borned here, we should soon I hopes. They were pretty big weighing in at 12 to 13 ounces, his wife had them quite nicely starting at 1 a.m. All apparently look like Onyx and are black/white with tan points. Mom plans to go see them after the new year.
This was Onyx last hooray in the father department. He'll be pretty bummed as he loves his honeymoons hee hee.
Later

More of MY family...

2011-12-12T11:18:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
Since I shared my children pix with you, I just thought I'd share a few more of my horsey family. It was so nice of my old owner to make sure Mom had some don't you think :)...

This is my dear Momma Correba and one of my brothers who's name I don't know...

My father Mike Le-La...

This one is of my sister Connie...

This is of my half sister Dream and I out grazing together. She and I were the last two left when Mom bought me and brought me home. Dream helped Mom decide I was the right one for her. As Mom rode me down the long drive, Dream was hollering big time for me in the barn. I hesitated just a moment then went on working for Mom. That was the moment Mom remembers best of that day...

In case you couldn't tell by my children and my half sister Dream we had a paint in our lives. This is my Husband and father of my children. His name is Ace. So that's my horsey family.
Later...

Very own children...

2011-12-10T06:45:00.000-08:00

Camryn:
Of course with Christmas around the corner one thinks of family. When I moved here my former owner was kind enough to send along some pictures of my very own family:

This is my very own son...

His name is Red, his Daddy is a Paint. I guess Red got spots on his heart on account of none showed up on his body!!! My old owner told Mom that the only time I ever bit anyone was when I was a first time Mom. He walked into my stall and right up to Red without thinking. I let him know he shoulda asked first. I was a good Momma.

This is me froliking with my daughter...

Isn't she purty, her spots showed up all over!!! They called her Spring.

Spring, I'm guessing as a long yearling. Mom saw her for sale earlier in the year, if we'd had room Mom woulda bought her for me. The for sale pix showed she had my head and body but, longer legs. I hope both my children have wonderful homes like me. Maybe someday we'll have more room and if Mom see's her for sale again I can have my girl back with me? According the ad Mom saw, her name is Ruby now.

Saddle Pad dilemma...

2011-12-06T16:41:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
Mom thinks she's done banging her head on the wall trying to figure out which saddle pad to get for me n my Barefoot Saddle.
It came with an older Grandeur pad. It has a thin closed cell insert thing, with my wither atrophy I need differant type inserts. Her's got a borrowed Equipedic which has thick open cell inserts. But, not enough support to protect me from her "apple bottom"!!!
So her's been doing lotsa reading n stuff trying to figure out not just what pad would work best for me. But, one that works for da pocket book as well.

Her choice would of course be this:

A Skito Dryback pad. They can build it just for me but, the cost is very prohibative for buying. Mom has always had issues with Champagne tastes with Beer wages Dad says hee hee. Her agrees though.

So, a very good second choice is this one:

It's a Barefoot Western Physio Pad System. It says it's for horse's with atrophy AND for riders with "Apple Bottoms". It's not cheap either but, Fri. Mom will have enough to order it for me.

It has a whole system of inserts that will help give me spinal clearance and stuff needed for a treeless saddle.

Her's gonna call the store tomorrow that sells it to talk more about it. Peoples have told her the store be very helpful and honest at guiding people for their horses needs.

So hopefully Mom won't have to be banging her head on walls n such no more! Then her'll start saving up for the Columbus Equine Affaire Camryn Shopfest in April ;)

Later...

Rain and/or rain...

2011-12-05T13:21:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
Not much to talk about unless you want to talk about rain!!! We have lots of it here, we've had lots of it all year. Mom is sick of it big time. Me, I don't mind it so much, nothing like a good nap standing in the rain I say. Though the fact that my pasture has been better for ducks than me most of the time doesn't make me smile. Mom says it's a good thing I don't mind umbrellas cause she comes down to the barn with one so often. I think she should let me carry it for her, I could do it I know I could. On the few non rain days we've had, Mom & me have been playing together. We'd been working on my basket ball skills but, part of my hoop set got losted :(. Her thinks that Dad might have accidently tossed it not knowing what it was. We've been practicing in secret as a surprise for him. This means Mom has the parts of my hoop seperate and tucked away in the barn. Bad idea I guess <SIGH> So now we're stuck dropping my ball in a muck bucket for now (a clean one of course)
We've also been working on my side passing. I'm trying really hard but, Mom has problems with explaining that my front half AND my back half are supposed to move over together as in at the same time!!! I can do my front have THEN my back half real good though!
Later

Pucker up boyz...

2011-11-28T13:03:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
Just wanted to send a big ol Drafty Hafy Gurl smooch to my boyz out in cyber land. Doc, Pippin pucker up cause this ones for you...

My eyes are closed and I'm awaiting!! All you geldings, how does a flake per kiss sound??? Kind of like a kissing booth but, I'll take hay instead of cash!!!
Then after you give me a ~~toe~~ hoof curling kiss I'll give you one of these...

My bestest, sexiest Camryn ~~Diaz~~ smile of adoration!!! Doesn't the song "I'm to sexy for my halter, to sexy for my saddle..." come to mind when you see these?
Oh, that white stuff on my lips is my special designer ~~wormer~~ lipstick!
Next, I'll beckon you to follow me to my room with just a turn of the head...

I'm practicing for my spring season. Do you think I'll have a line in the pasture???

I can envision Pippin n Doc, along with Eclipse, Cameron, Jesse, Levi, Sammy, and Prince, any other takers are quite welcome. The hay loft is full but, we'll find room for extras!

Love ya boyz XXXOOO...

Later

Working for Mom...

2011-11-27T13:02:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
Not much going on around here really. Had a few nice weather days that Mom concentrated on cleaning out the gardens and burning deadfall. Between the rain, winds and her recuperating ribs those things have been awaiting her attention.
I haven't been totally idle though (darn it). We've been getting back to doing some groundwork. Nothing major due to mud, just longing at a walk, disenaging, backing...I'm not totally happy about it, did offer a few bucks at first. Mom just kinda laughs at the attitude though. I'd prefer her to just realize this means I don't wanna and leave it be. SIGH
Big plus is Mom has been adding black oil sunflower seeds to my breakfast/dinner feed. Nom, nom, nom I do like these a lot. Just a little right now she'll build up to 1/4 cup over time. I get these each winter, so besides the bugs being gone I do look forward to winter I have to admit. Mom'll also add some alfalfa pellets later in the year at my trimmers recommendations. Not enough to get me all frisky or anything like that.
Onyx now has his special heated pad in his bed to keep him cozy as the weather changes. He has a good coat, but I don't think he's able to self heat as good as me. I have a very deluxe coat going on. I'll have to ask Mom to take some piktures of me and my fur to post.
Oh, the new Neigh-bors keep Mom amused. First off Wa-Chi had another name change, Danette feels the name Jesse suits him better. Anyway, Levi and Jesse finally got turned out together. Mom thinks Levi finds Jesse highly annoying. Jesse is always like "lets play", while Levi squeals "would you just leave me alone". Maybe Levi being only 4 finds Jesse intimidating, though it seems Jesse is all about just having fun and not being mean at all. Mom thinks they'll become great friends pretty soon.
I'm looking forward to meeting them both up close. For some reason though Mom & Me haven't been invited over to work with them. Maybe soon though, afterall if we're gonna be riding buddies it would be a good thing right?
Later

Just a tad damp I am...

2011-11-23T12:40:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
Yesterday was a rain all day kinda day. The temps were pretty mild though so I decided to self wash a bit. Coulda used some shampoo though I guess...

Ok so I'm a little wet Mom, nothing a little hay won't cure. At least I don't smell like wet dog right?...

Ahhhhhh, yes Nervana, a cure all for what might ail you I say...

Onyx here: So what's the comment about smelling like a wet dog about? Mmmmm, one of us has brains enough to come in outa the rain. Hint, it's not Camryn!!!
Later...

The boyfriend neighbor moved in...

2011-11-20T13:11:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
Exciting news, Danette picked up Wa-Chi today. Not sure of da spelling, Indian for something to do with clouds I guess. Momma went with and of course took her camera. Her wished her'd thought to take some pictures of da barn Wa-Chi came from. Mom said it's like a big time horse palace kind of place, da board be nearly as much as a house payment!!! Danette has a real nice place but, nothing like a palace, we hopes Wa-Chi realizes being a home boy horse is a much better way to be. Getting spoilt and loved on by just one person that he can call his own now, instead of being a schooling horse.
He'd never done a step up trailer before, so that took some time and patience. He never misbehaved one bit, never stressed, just didn't quite get the you have to step up and in part. Everyone just took their time and he got in fine once he got it.

They'd circle then present the trailer, back him, circle some more kind of thing. He'd put in one foot, then two, then one rear, till finally all of him was in the trailer...

Coming off the trailer, he did a Hafy thing and wanted to beeline for the grass. I think I like him already!...

He's taking in all the new sights and sounds very calmly...

Eclipse and Dakato being the welcoming commitee. Levi is in the barn being treated for his rainrot. You can see my barn just beyond the blue tarp...

I think Wa-Chi must be happy to have Danette as his new Momma since he's givin her a big ol smooch!...

I think Wa-Chi will love his new room right next to the hay. He'll spend today in his new room then meet his new friends one by one. Momma says his Dapples look just like snow flakes across his shoulders. I can't wait till he's out in the pasture so I can give him a good "Welcome Whinny".
Later...

Return of the net...

2011-11-18T13:49:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
I'd posted about my being back on my slow feed hay net and had a few comment regarding it. So, I asked Mom to bring the camera down to the barn for a little show n eat...

I am patiently awaiting the hanging of my slow feed net, NOT...

OK, so this is me actually trying to be patient. This is on account of Mom's loud "KNOCK IT OFF CAM"
Jeez, Mom I'm a hungry gurl don't ya know...

I take very delicate little bites on account that I'm such a demure lady...

NOT...

Lady Schmady, I'm hungry and this is how I do it!!!

Mom got my bags from Smart Pak Equine, they was on sale for $9.99 at the time. My first set her gots from Miller Saddlery for $9.99 too. If you google slow feed nets you can check around for good prices. My first set lasted 2 years. A few tips for your peoples, after 2 years daily Hafly eating the nylon kinda gets chewed up a bit. Patching only gets it for so long, order new ones. Haflingers can and will discover that if you pick up your bag from the bottom that there is a large hole there. We can and will devour from this large hole to speed up the eating process. Mean Moms such as mine will place a round rock over the hole making this nearly impossible to do!!! Course then you gets the added benefit of it making big noise if it's hung on a metal gate as you pull your mouthfuls of hay. This keeps your dog from truly enjoying his nap but, if he's a good friend he will suffer thru the noise. The SmartPak bags come in two sizes, small and large, I got the large size which is a bit smaller than my original bags. We like the bigger ones cause you gets more and their easier to stuff. Also the SmartPak bag has metal rings at the top for the cord that Mom's use to tie it shut. At first the rings make it difficult to stuff, once you Haflingers get the rings a bit rusty from enthusiasticly slobbering as you eat it makes stuffing the bag much easier. Another tip is for Mom's (or Dad's I guess) to place empty bag in clean muck bucket. Kind keeps the bag in one place and collects spillage as Mom's aren't always neat as the prepare your banquet!!! Mom stuffs three at a time after work, while I patiently wait. One for lunch, one for bedtime, and the other for breakfast. Having these already filled means Mom doesn't have to freeze so much for my bedtime meal, and she won't be rushed for work getting me my breakfast either. Since it's winter now, I also get a side flake for breakfast/lunch and depending on the weather sometimes two at bedtime.

For those of you who don't know I was what the Vet called morbidly obese when I moved her almost two years ago. With Mom's ~~starvation~~ loving diet I've dropped over 300 lbs. still a DraftyHafyGurl, still gots my apple bottom. But, according the Mom and the Vet I'm much healthier and happier. Still, I'd love to do what I does best EAT, EAT, and EAT some more.

Later

Shyloh's fault...

2011-11-17T13:32:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
OK, so since Mom's accident I haven't had to eat from my slow feed net on account of it hurt to much for her to load it. Dummy me let Mom see Shyloh's blog (so I guess it's kind of my fault too). Her gets to thinking that her doesn't hurt so much anymore. So now, I'm eating from my slowfeed nets again. BUMMER!!!
On the bright side since it's getting colder I gets an extra flake alongside my net, that's good!
Oh, my new NEIGHbor Levi has rainrot. Pretty bad I guess, Lori didn't notice till her had the Vet out few days after Levi moved next door. Also he has scratches on his poor legs. So send good vibes that Lori can help him feel less scabby from it all.
Later...

Yet, another new boyfriend...

2011-11-16T06:07:00.000-08:00

Camryn:
Exciting happenings next door again. I'm getting another boyfriend!!! Danette Mom's friend/neighbor bought a new horse yesterday. He'll be moving in nextdoor over the weekend. I can't wait to see him, Mom says while he's not a Haflinger he's really quite the looker.

Aniken is a Warmblood a mix of Fresian & Quarter Horse. Danette is gonna change his name, I'm so glad my Mom let me keep the name I came with!!! He's been being used as a schooling horse, Danette says he's just a lover boy. She's all excited. Bummer though that she's going to be selling my bestest friend Dakota. But, on the other hand being the only mare surrounded by lots of geldings can't be a bad thing right? Still I wish Dakota was staying, I'm gonna miss her big time <SIGH>

Good eats this winter...

2011-11-12T15:09:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
Yup, go more hay in the barn. Jim and John came with a hundred bales just for little ol me! I'm goin round singing: A hundred bales of hay in the barn, a hundred bales of hay...
Take one down and nom, nom, nom...
99 bales of hay in the barn!!!
Mom tied me to the fence with a snack while she supervised. Dad and the guys had it all stacked in no time. I think my fav part of getting more hay (besides knowing I don't have to share none of it), is all the chafings that they push off the back for me to eat at my leisure.
Oh, if any of my friends came to visit, I would share. We could have a picnic. Just don't plan on staying cause the rest is for ME!!!
Sounds like we're pretty lucky here in Ohio. The guys was saying they've been getting lots of calls from Texas and Oklahoma, S. Carolina and other areas wanting to know if they could have hay. Our guy says no, cause he's got lotsa hungry horses (like me) who are regulars and he can't afford to run out. He says the extra money would be good. But, in the long run, hurting his regulars would hurt himself if they went elsewhere. He does have way good hay too!
Later...

Thanking Our Veterans...

2011-11-11T18:49:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
Just wanted to give a shout out in Thanks for Our Veterans. Literally Our Veterans...

Thank you Jillian (R) and her friend (L) for serving our country...

Thank You Christopher and all who served with you in Iraq

Thank You to all our Veterans, today & every day

You make us all proud

Hafy blogs...

2011-11-09T15:06:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
Mom's added to our "blog list" a bunch with Haflingers of course. Kind of like my new friend base. Iffen you know of a Hafy blog we might want to add and follow please let us know.
Ugly rainy day here, tomorrow maybe snow mix YUGH Mom says. Don't bother me none.
Later...

No ride, butt....

2011-11-08T13:00:00.000-08:00

No ride today, Mom went back to work!!! Her be kinda ouchie from not just her ribs but, from being off for 6 weeks. Her actually volunteered to go back, Dad woulda been OK, if her'd taken the rest of the season off. But, her saving for a gooder saddle pad for my treeless so back to work her goes. It'll only be another month an her'll be off for the winter. Right now their just transplanting and cleaning up for next season at the green house anyway. Her has my good 5 star pad, and the Imus bit I never use on Ebay to help too.

Instead of riding look what her did to my butt...

Yeah, her conditioned, brushed and braided my tail. Since it's frosted a few times making the flies not bad she said it's time for my winter tail. My tail unlike my mane just grows n grows, with it braided it doesn't pick up quite as much mud. Best of all it doesn't accumulate snowballs that slap my legs as I move about. I guess it's a good thing and I don't mind,. Do you think it makes my butt look big??? Did her really have to take a pikture of I mean come on Mom???? So much for privacy in your own home. Later...

2011-11-07T13:47:00.000-08:00

Camryn here:
Beeeeutiful day today, not in a sunshiney kind of way (that was yesterday) but, in a temperature no wind kinda day.
So course after Mom cleaned my room her headed up to the house for my saddle...

Ooooh no, here comes Mom her's got my saddle AND a camera. Doesn't take much thinking to figure out whats gonna happen next does it...

Heading towards the figure eight trees. That's where I have to work when I've been acting spunky...

What's that I hear? Uggh Mom has the camera out. By the way that's not a proper bridle nose band. I wear a Ride N Tie Halter Bridle combo. See the snap right by my ear? The halter part wraps round the bridle part and snaps together. Pretty handy right?...

EYE C U!...

This be me wearing my new saddle after our little jaunt around the pasture. Looks like I'm muddy but, cepting my feets I'm really clean. My winter woolies kinda go every which way!!!

You have no idea how hard it is to stand here nicely without wandering back to eat the yum yum leaves...

But, I'll do it for my friends :)

Later...

I Object....Objection overuled...

2011-11-04T13:25:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
Thanks friends for your Get Well wishes, I reallly appreciate everyones thoughts and concerns. I am feeling better, way better. Good enough to object about vacation being over, Mom however played judge and overuled my objection, her heels were the gavel so to speak!!! Well, one heel anyhow, cause her pulled back on one rein and put heel behind my girth causing me to move my butt outta gear on more than one occasion.
I was wanting leaves cause we were riding back in the leaf area, Mom was wanting trotting. I did a lower head and toss it, her said "NO WAY Gurlfriend" and made me do all this circling stuff. Bah I say. Not only did I not get my way, but jeez I had to work harder just cause I expressed opinion.
I wasn't done expressing myself, cause after a bit later Mom is riding me back towards the woods (an old not fav destination of mine), it's pretty boggy and some wind "whooshed" in. I said, "NO way Mom I'm not gonna" and tried to spin. take off and throw a little buck in to prove my point. Mom again expressed dissatifaction with my opinion saying "You Be-Otch" her one reined me, circled, circled, circled then we went where we'd been heading despite my missgivings. On the way back to the barn I did some more head lower/shake head in the good tasting leafs area. You know what I mean, I was thinking bout raising up my bottom in the air. Mom made me circle trees real quick like, over and over, and over. There are three trees in a line like soldiers, we weaved around them like I was a dog doing agility poles.
Mom said I can only feel my oats when I get oats, and since I don't get none ever that feeling them is not acceptable.
After our ride, she lead me all over, having me do all these moving my feets wherever she wanted me to. Then her tooked her good old time undressing me while I stood tied. Course after that Mom brushed me good, scratched my chin and gived me my lunch. All is right in the world once again.
Later...

Tummy ache...

2011-11-03T06:31:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
Word of warning friends, don't gorge on falling leaves!!! Not that I've learned my lesson however I'm sure.
Lately I've only been out on pasture due to flooding while Mom cleans my room. Prior to Mom's boo boo she's always leaf blowed the pasture a few times each fall cause there are so many trees there. Of course this year that hasn't been possible.
Mostly I just move the leaves with my nose to get the grass. Yesterday though two trees that hadn't dropped yet, let go of the most delightful tasting leaves. Not only are they tasty but, they're HUGE. So course being a hungry Hafy I took advantage of the buffet. Mom was cleaning my room and didn't realize till later that night when her came down to tuck me in.
Mom put me in my room as usual and gave me my bucket of yummies. I just looked in the bucket, then at Mom, bucket, then Mom....Just the sight of food made me feel yucky. Mom of course was alarmed, I like any Hafy girl don't refuse food without good reason. Mom then tossed my hay in, I bent to taste it and couldn't bring myself to do so. I lifted my head and gave Mom the lip!!! Then I turned to look at my tummy a few times and even kicked at it, my tummy hurt so bad. Then I thought if I laid down that'd help a bit but, it didn't. Of course Mom sounded the alarm calling the Vet, she took all my food away to. I didn't care cause just looking at it made me feel all UGHHY anyhow.
I was laying down resting when the Vet called saying her was on the way. Mom said Dr. was coming to make me feel all better. I was so relieved at that news, I got right up, farted then started looking for my food. Mom didn't give it back but, I scrounged about picking up the remnants of what had been there, then Mom set up a chair to sit and wait with me. Dr. Bev arrived, Mom told her that I'd perked up, farted couple of times and wanted to eat. Mom brought me outa my room, Dr. Bev shoved something little up my bottom, then started listening to and thumping my sides lightly. I stood there so good, cause like Mom said "Dr. Bev was there to make me feel good" so I wanted to help. My temp was normal, so next Dr. Bev stuck her whole entire arm up into my bottom and was tickling me inside!!! Each time she moved her hand further in I'd hunch all up. It wasn't a comfy feeling at all. I looked at Mom in alarm but, still stood like an angel. Dr. Bev pulled some really dry poo out, seems the leaves had been absorbing all the moisture outa me.
Next, yeah it ain't over yet, Dr. Bev took this loooooong tube, a bucket of water, a bottle of mineral oil out. Next, and this I didn't appreciate at all, Dr. Bev took the looooong tube and began sticking it up my nose!!!! Mom's holding my head up, I'm looking at her outa the corner of my eye asking "just how is this making me feel better, please tell me"!!! Still I stood like an angel. Dr. Bev mentioned that I was bigger than I looked on account of how much tube she inserted!!! Next she took this thingy and put it on the end of the tube that was now in my belly, she kept pouring water and mineral oil into it, this went in my belly.
Onced all the concoction was inside of me, her began taking the loooong tube out. Each time she pulled I'd cough and make a big fart!!! I ended up with a big bloody nose. Luckily Mom keeps paper towels handy in the barn and had just brought down a new roll. They used most of it to get the bleeding stopped.
Whilst they did thatI got a shot of bute & Mom and Dr. Bev was talking bout me. Dr. Bev mentioned that her normaly sedates for rectals and tubing. Mom asked how come her didn't do that with me. Dr. Bev said "1st off because she's a Haflinger" (HA! I say to all who think we're stubborn), her said that she'll only try it on one out of ten horses and normally she still ends up sedating. Her said since I was so good for the rectal she decided to try not doing it for the tube too, which of course I was an angel for as well. Mom, was sooooo proud of how good and trusting a girl I was. Don't know why she was surprised at that after all she'd said I'd feel better, so course since Mom doesn't "generaly" steer me wrong I cooperated. And as usual Mom was right cause I did feel so much better. Dr. was petting me all nice as with paper towels stuffed all up my nose, as she told Mom these things. I guess being as Dr Bev likes me and talks nice bout me I can forgive her all the sticking things inside me from both ends, specially since it was all for good reason. Plus she said Mom could give me a small flake of hay and I wouldn't starve over night. I tucked right into my hay like I'd never had a care in the world just a little while ago!
Oh, Dr. Bev checked my teeth on account she's also a dentist and said they're all good and I could wait to spring. Mom as relieved cause with her not working, and this new Vet bill along with Promise Eye Dr. bills, my needing a dentist to boot would have Dad over the moon!!!!
I'm feeling all better now, but Mom isn't letting me back to my pasture at all now which is a huge bummer <SIGH>
Later...

Vacation over...

2011-11-02T13:15:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
Good & bad news to report. I'll report the bad news first, my vacation is now over!!! Yup, cause the good news is Mom is feeling better. Not perfect but, good enough to ride me about the pasture and it's only been 5 weeks. Her right shoulder is sored up a bit from riding, & her knows where her ribs are. But, Mom is so pleased with herself that I can't be to mad bout the vacation ending. Dad don't know yet, all the RFD-TV she's been watching has made her way antsy to ride.
We didn't do much, just checked my brakes which were good. Did some flexing and softening stuff. My turns could use a tweak, as can my backing. I'm backing great, just in a circle!!! Mom is guessing that's cause of her though. Most likely cause in the Barefoot treeless I can feel her soooo much better, that a shift tells me something differant from what her intends for me to do. Her butt cheeks are telling me to back in a circle so that's what I do.
Her felt nice and secure in the Barefoot, says it's very comfy. Her did a tweak to the pommel cause the wide is to narrow for me. She did a template and it looks like the Xwide might be to big. Someone on the treeless list suggested stuffing it with a towel, so that's what she did. Mom is gonna sell a few more exess tack on Ebay to get differant inserts for the Grandeur pad, some that keeps things off my withers more & fill in the atrophied areas better. For now though it'll do as we're just playing out back a bit. Tomorrow her's gonna get me a new cinch. The saddle we'd borrowed was english rigged and my western is now a tad to big. Her's gonna keep the old one, cause once my atrophy is gone it may fit again. I looooove getting new stuff almost as much as Mom looooves buying it! Kinda makes being back in the saddle worth it I'm thinking. Plus you know the saying "If Mom is Happy, Everybody is Happy!!!
Later...

Got a new neighbor...

2011-10-30T14:16:00.000-07:00

Camryn here...
Got me a new neighbor, quite a handsome guy at that. Believe me I was looking too hee hee!!! Lori who boards next door is retiring my friend Eclipse. So her's been shopping for a new ride.

So today she found him and had him brought next door. He's a Quarter Horse, a real pale Palimino and stands like 15.2, he's only a 4 year old so hope she's not surprised when he ends up tall. Eclipse was tad shorter than me!!! He came with the name Dakota but, since Danette's horse is Dakota and he doesn't look lke a Dakato there is going to be a name change. Mom took her camera over when he arrived....

Right now Lori thinking of calling him Levi. Mom thinks it sounds good karma, cause when you think of Levi's you think of durable, comfortable and something you can count on.

Later...

Rain, rain, rain...

2011-10-27T12:11:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
Mom keeps singing some little diddle "rain, rain, go away, come again another day. Well, it worked kinda, not the going away part, just the part where it comes another day!!!
You may recall Mom and Dad hauling dirt into my paddock not so long ago? It was supposed to be dirt, that's what they paid for. WRONG, it be clay!!! Mom is not happy bout this at all cause clay just don't drain like dirt. Dad just poo poo's her, well he doesn't have to walk round in it like Mom n Me do all the time. It's a mess big time. I looks like I'm wearing dark socks all the time.
Later...

Vogue...

2011-10-25T06:54:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:

First off, thanx everyone of the comments on my new saddle. And yes, it a Barefoot Treeless. I do agree it looks awesome on me ;)

Mom wrote the Skito Pad peoples asking if they might be able to do some shims for the pad that came with the saddle. It's a Grandeur Barefoot pad, very nice but, with my atrophy we need differant inserts. With Mom not working due to her ribs AND the fact that the greenhouse season is nearly over anyway, money be tight. So, her was hoping that maybe the Skito peoples could help and make an insert for the Grandeur that would help my atrophy. The nice man Tom wrote right back asking Mom to send pix of my in profile and the inserts to see if he could help me.

Mom brought the camera right out and of course knowing what kind of pix we needed, I cooperated right away...

Camera? pictures? Ok tell me what you need Mom. Glad to help...

Mmmmm, where should I stand...

Here ya go Mom, me in full profile. Sure hope my winter woolies don't interfere with what Tom wants!!!

So pictures are done, and sent. Mom was worried bout how her was gonna get pix of me standing ~~nearly~~ squared up, with head and ears erect. No need to worry though, cause I knew what her wanted and that it was for me. So I took over the shoot, chose the spot and "struck a pose". Only took a few moments and I was able to get lunch right away. See it does pay to be a good girl!!
Mom did a tracing of the inserts and waiting to hear if they gots a fax #. Her's by sending them a template they'll have no probs.
Keep all hooves crossed that Skito can make what I need to heal the atrophy.
Later...

Ta da, new saddle...

2011-10-23T18:54:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
My new saddle came on Friday, here it is...

Isn't it beautiful, it's gonna look great with my chestnut coat for sure. The pad pictured isn't the pad it came with cause it was in the wash. It's gonna look great on me too though.

Saturday Danette came over and put it on me (Mom can't lift even a light saddle on me yet). I was eating so didn't bother paying much attention at the time.

Mom was worried it might be to long for my back but, it wasn't. The pommel though was to small and would pinch me. Not to worry cause it zips right out and Mom can get an extra wide to fit!!! Other peoples said they simply put a hand towel in instead of the pommel. The pad that comes with it (not the one I'm wearing) can do inserts so Mom emailed the skito peoples to see about getting some shims for the atrophy on my shoulder area. That will hopefully allow the muscles to heal and get back to normal. Danette helped Mom up on me to sit in it. Mom liked sitting in it, and on me a whole lot. Danette hopped up to and couldn't get over how soft the saddle is.
Now that Mom has been on me & I has a saddle that won't hurt, her antsy to ride again.
Later...

More of the nursing staff...

2011-10-21T06:04:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:

Our Ivy needs occasional breaks from her nursing duties. Luckily the rest of our staff is up to the job...

Tye: Hey Mom, if you need anything just let Promise know.

Promise: Hey Ivy, Mom needs something!!!

Tye: Zzzzzzzzzz...

Promise: Not to worry Mom, Ivy's break is almost over, Zzzzzzzzzz.

Seriously though, Mom is being well taken care of despite sleepy staff members!

Oh, Promise eye is getting way better not that you can tell in the pix (the red eye isn't from the flash). It was way worse than how it looks now and is no longer causing her pain. So while the staff nurses Mom, Mom nurses the staff cause Promise still gets lots of meds in that eye several times daily. Her doesn't rub it no more, so isn't wearing the cone of shame.

PS-UPS tracking shows my saddle is out of delivery!!!

Later...

Playing nurse...

2011-10-19T06:22:00.000-07:00

With Mom being laid up it was decided that she needed a nurse. Our Ivy raised her paw for the big job. Her does an excellant job, keeps Momma's legs & feet warm and toasty for most of the day.

Ivy: "Hey Mom, do you need anything special?"

Pay now...

2011-10-16T19:33:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
Well, Mom's been busy researching saddles for me. Ya'all know bout my saddle issues right? My old saddle that Mom thought fit didn't, I'm such a good girl I never once complained. Mom woulda not known cept my trimmer noticed I had atrophy issues going on with my whithers and topline. So, Mom bought a differant saddle that didn't fit either, borrowed several, tried friends. At one big ride lotsa people brought saddles for me to try. None worked. Her tried a treeless Sensation and liked it's fit on me, but it was english and her didn't feel to secure in it. Tried another and liked it lots but, it wasn't for sale. Her really likes the Synergist we've been borrowing but, it's not for sale either AND while it fits now, it won't onced my back is back as it should be. Plus all my saddle issues with treed saddles has her feeling very wary bout going with trees for me again.
So, her joined a treeless group, began researching whilst being laid up and decided on two types. One being Sensation, the other Barefoot brand. Seems lots of Haflingers have treeless saddles!!! Mmmmm, who'd of thought hee hee
On with her quest, Mom found a used Barefoot Arizona, it comes with pad and breast collar too on Craigslist. It's in Monanta but, Mom just hit "Pay Now" on PayPal so tomorrow it'll be on it's way here to Ohio and me!!! It should be here on Friday. Course Mom can't test ride me with it just yet. But, we can make sure it fits and suits me good.
I can't wait for my new ~~outfit~~ saddle to get here now. Hooves all crossed that it's the saddle for me :)
Later...

B stands for...

2011-10-15T16:01:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
B stands for B-O-R-E-D. I am so bored with Mom being on the injured list. No riding, no groundwork either, her can't even lift my feet to clean my hooves!! Mmmmm reading this I don't understand why I'm complaing, those are good things!!!
I'm still getting to eat lots and no slow feed net cause Mom can't fill it, Mom still manages to clean my bedroom and make sure I always have water. Her's attempts to brush me left handed, doesn't do very well but, her tries. Still, I miss Mom, and I know Mom misses me too. Her tells me and hugs me when ever her comes down wif food. I gracefully accept her hugs and try to mumble "love you toos", only my mouth is always full of hay so it comes out "nom, nom, nom. I think her understands though.
It's been three weeks today since the mmmmm "incident". Mom is doing so much better, still walks like a little old lady when the pain killers are wearing off though. Her has to be careful of her movements, one off movement and her is all "OWWWW" and clutching her side. Mom is actually more bored than me, the couch has become her Best Friend she just hopes it's not Forever!!! Still sleeping on da couch cause her can't lay flat out, and trying to get out of bed takes to long, to long if it's for potty anyway hee hee!!! She's been reading all her Mark Rashid horse books, like she hasn't already read them all three times each. A horsey catalog came today showing a photo of a bucking horse on the cover, Mom showed it to Dad and said "picture this with me flying off". Her still has her odd humor too!!!
Every week though is much, much, better than "that day"!!!
Later...

Walk 2 the Neeeeighbors...

2011-10-12T07:04:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
Mom and Onyx went walking thru the woods yesterday after the wedding. On account of Moms ribs I stayed home eating. Not a bad deal I think!

Mmmmm, who and what has been here?

Smells da air too. I should mention that there is/was a house along the trail. Is/was till yesterday night. It burned down!!! Not all the way because it's brick so the shell is still there. No one was hurt (well, a cat is missing) their still investigating it's cause. The people who lived there are hoarders so could've been caused by anything...

This is Handy, he's a Quarter Horse who lives at the neighbors boarding barn. I've never ridden with him as he's a show horse and trails n stuff just aren't his thing. He can deal with banners and such just fine, woods not so much. He's a cutie...

This is Cameron, he's a TWH and Handy's buddy. Sooooo, handsome just makes me drool looking at him. I've ridden with him a few times, he's a nice guy. I guess that wasn't always the case, he had a "mean dude" rep till his owner started working with him. Huge turn around, he doesn't make shark jaws at everybody/everything no more. I could just look at him allllll day long.
Da house that burned down was just past the yellow trees. Handy & Cameron were out in their paddock when the fire started. Danette had to run over to put them in cause they was way scared of it all. Lots of fire trucks coming and going for water...

Onyx heads back home after the visit to give me messages from the guys and tell me how the burned house smells...

Later...

Onyx & new Bride...

2011-10-11T13:19:00.000-07:00

Onyx got married again. He's a pretty popular groom. Mom took video of him and his bride preparing for the ceremony. Aren't they a cute couple? They've got one more honeymoon planned to make sure buns are in the oven. Sooooo, 63 days and counting for some show ring hopefuls.

The ceremony took place at the Vet Clinic, Mom & two Vet techs preformed the nuptials.
The bride is a bit younger but, very enthusiastic as you can see. Quite the little tease.

Super Hero applications...

2011-10-06T19:25:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
Sounds like we should take applications for da super hero club maybe? Mmmmm, you know what I think all of us are super heros in one way or another anyway. So by proxy, cape or no cape, anyone who wants to join the Super Hero Club, your in :). As boss Super Hero I pound my mallet on the gate to make it official!!!
Speaking os Super Hero: Our Jillian had a Super Hero incident this morning. I think I've mentioned she's a nurse at OSU (that be Ohio State University). So anyhow, this morning she answers the phone, a girl is complaining of waking with the worsest headache of her live, nausea and dizziness. As Jillian is questioning her, the girl discovers one of her roomates being sick too. Jillian gets alarmed, they go check da other roomate, who has the bathroom waste basket by her bed being sick too. Of course Jillian has already asked if hangover may be involved, answer being no. Jillian quickly catches da Dr. who says "Carbon Monoxide". Jillian tells girls to leave building like right now, hang up and call 911 and tell them it's Carbon Monoxide Poisening so da entire building can be evacuated, then to call her back. Da girls hang up then call back, Jillian can hear da sirens in the distance on the phone.
Later in the day Jillian gets another call, it be the girl. Her Thanks Jillian big time for saving their lives. The Carbon levels in their unit was at 300!!! If they hadn't left, they'd have been dead very shortly. The building was evactuated though only the girls unit was affected. Da Dr. also told Jillian she'd saved their lives.
Mom's got goosebumps and Jillian is Hero of the Day!!! Course we should mention her not the only family Hero (besides me). Being that Chris served two tours in Iraq as an Army Medic, him saved more lives than any can imagine (he's also a fireman hero guy now). Our Adam also alerted Columbus police several years ago to a child computer porn guy and helped to get him convicted.
Mom just swells with pride sometimes over our kidders.
Later...

back to work for a few...

2011-10-05T07:48:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
Mom tried to go back to work yesterday. Dumb idea big time. Her lasted two hours and paid for it the entire day. Her left and told the boss she'd try again next week. Hard to convince a woman trying to save for a saddle that her needs to take it easy!!
Most of her day now revolves around looking for & dreaming about getting me a good fitting new saddle.
Her thinks her knows which to get now. Both manufacturer and style. This may change during her down time however as her researches more.
Nice sunny day today "at last". I'm just enjoying some sun bathing..
Later...

Birthday kinda day...

2011-10-02T15:04:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:

Today be a very, very special day. Our Jillian turns 29 (for the first time). Wow, Mom can't hardly believe it. Just yesterday Jillian was just a cute little baby, suddenly a beautiful, accomplished young woman. Mom remembers bringing Jillian home from the hospital, it was Indian Summer and way hot. Chris who was two couldn't wait to show his brand new sister the ducks at the lake. Soooo, that was Jillians firstest outing ever.

Jillian is a nurse at OSU, her also is a Army Reservist (Specialist Surgical Tech). Her gots a honey (Jesse) who lives in VA. We've not met him, he's a Marina Capt. guy stationed at Quanico (yeah so I can't spell it). Her is very busy and right now on the injured list like Mom. Her's got three stress fractures in her foot. Mom says Jillian should come stay with us, that way Dad couldn't get bored with two gimps to take care of! Mom was doing a special present for Jillian but, due to her wreck it's been postponed. Her kinda needs full use of her right arm for it.

Another kind of Birthday cause Mom started this blog one year ago today. Now everyone has to admit it's a lot better now that I've took it over :)

Gotta go now, later...

Not much goin on...

2011-10-01T18:28:00.000-07:00

Camyrn here:
With Mom on the injured list we just don't have much goin on at all. It's cold and rainy, this limits Moms barn time as it hurts to shiver!!! I'm missing her riding, playing and just hanging out. I've been trying my best to keep my room tidy so it doesn't take as much effort to keep it clean. Most of my day is spent hanging out at the gate just hoping for a glimpse of Mom. Apparently her sleeps lots from her pain killers and all.
My neighbor horses have all gone away for the weekend. We're hoping they all have a fun and safe time, and that it's not all cold and rainy where they're riding too.
Dad be sick with horrible cold, so Mom is avoiding him with just blowing kisses across the room.
Mom has joined a treeless saddle group, cause while she'd down and out she has plenty of time to research. Her thoughts are if her gets a treed saddle made for me, what happens when the atrophy is gone? We're optomistic it will be gone. With a treeless and a good pad, I can recover AND not need another new saddle? Her be leaning most towards one of the Sensations (hybrid, western, or westlish). Or a mabye a Torsion, definlity not a knock off cheapo that'll hurt my back even more and fall apart to boot. We'll just have to wait and see I guess, I'm just happy I know Mom will always try to do right by me. Wish I had arms to hug her, course hugging hurts her right now too.
Later...

Guess I'm on vacation...

2011-09-28T15:50:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
I'm on a six to eight week vacation. Mom went to her Doc today, turns out it's not 3 broke ribs, it's 4 broke ribs!!! He told her this week will be bad, the second even worse. Course Mom is right away with "when can I ride". He said her could after three weeks but, without saying exact words like "stupid horse person", he mentioned that he certainly wouldn't recommend it. Said 6 weeks might be OK, 8 weeks would be better. Told Mom his Mom had the same break, while her was better at 8 weeks, at 6 months out her still has twinges.
Doc gived Mom stronger pain killer, it be helping. Specially with her arm, mad it tons better. Also prescribe a strong muscle relaxant and give her a flu shot. Mom has never had one, but Doc said if her got a breathing infection now her'd be doomed to a hospital.
Got my feets all trimmed this afternoon. And Promise went to her Doc too. Da ulcer, though still there, has completed the first phase of healing. Prom Doc happy bout that. Mom happy cause while the eye is redder than a tomatoe, it be open and Prom be smiling.
Mom says we got lots of blessings to be counting :)
Later...

Slowly, very slowly...

2011-09-27T12:59:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
That's how Mom is doing things VERY SLOWLY. Imagine a movie played in slo-mo and that be her. Plus her is right handed an all the injury is on her right side to boot. So when her does my bedroom, her lifts the poo from her right side, and fills the wheelbarrow only 1/4 up so her can manage to move and dump it. Takes her an hour now just to clean my room, her is happy it's not winter so her can use the hose for filling my water instead of buckets from the water thingie. Her has to brush me left handed too. Know way can her fill my hay bags so now I get to vaccume it all up the way I prefer. Dad is going to have to bring the bedding bags down from the pile cause those are just to way heavy.
Mom is a bath person but, is now using the shower cause if her did manage to get in the tub, there is no way her'd be able to get out. Her is now sleeping on the couch partly because her can prop up easier, partly because it takes 20 minutes for her to get out of bed. If her had to get up to pee it wouldn't be good, her'd never make it. Her has figured out that prior to getting up, sitting down or lifting (light stuff) her has to take a big breath and hold it. Otherwise it's like being knifed bad, this way the knife pain isn't quite so bad. Her managed to do two loads of laundry today. Her pushes the basket around rather than lifting it. Usually her only does something that could cause big pain like my bedroom after her takes her pain meds. Then after her has to lay down and rest a while. Her is glad her has RFD-TV so her can watch horse stuff :)
I wish I wasn't stuck in the barn, I'd like to be in the house. That way I could help her some.
Later...

some of obstacle ride...

2011-09-26T06:45:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
there were 12 obstacles so this'll be lotsa writing.
Mom still be hurting bad, who'd have thought bruised ribs would hurt so bad. The pain killers aren't being much help. Her has hard time sleeping in bed cause being flat out hurts and if her habs to go potty it takes bout 20 minutes just to get out of the bed!!! I'm not getting hay nets for a bit either which I like, it just hurts Mom to much to fill them.
So the ride...
Our neighbor was supposed to go with us but canceled. Luckily (kind of) another lady was alone and wanted company so her n Mom rode together. Unluckily, I'd already bonded with the group of horses near me and April (horse we rode with wasn't one of them). So heading out was the last thing I wanted to do. The entire first mile I attempted to head back to camp. Mom just circled me lots an we got to the first obstacle still arguing about it a little.
Obstacle one: I had to trot past a faux campsite, then back again. I balked at first cause of wanting to go back to camp so got a 7 on that one.
Obstacle two: I must mention April is a TWH, her walk had Mom trotting me lots which gave me opportunity to grow my brain back. By the time we got to this obstacle I was my normal self land didn't care if we couldn't see April and her rider.
What we had to do was walk over 5 numbered logs that zigzagged thru some brush. One of the few naturaly occuring obstacles. The first log was WAY tall on me, I refused our first attempt as I assumed Mom was making a mistake in asking me to cross. Once her asked again I realized she for some odd reason actually wanted me to and went on over. This log was so high that it actually bumped Mom's stirrup off her foot!!! The other 4 was easier. I did really good but, got a 7 cause of the first refusal.
Obstacle three: Mom was to dismount, pick up animal which was actually two black trash bags taped together and filled with foam. Her then placed trash animal across the cantle, remounted rode to a barrel n back, then handed the trash animal off to judge. I got a 10 on that one.
Obstacle four: was the noise obstacle. They had two crazed yapping dogs tied alongside the trail, another crazed yapper tied on the other side. The dogs didn't know each other so barked at each other pulling on their ties. Add horse walking along trail just few feet from them. Lots more barking and lunging. I got a 10 on that one too. Course having my own dog helped I'm sure.
Obstacle five: Trash pickup. Mom was given a grabber (like on TV commercials), cause well you always ride with one don't you??? Den her was given a plastic grocery bag. We had to pick up a bottle, a baseball cap and a towel. We only gotted a 5 cause of Mom!!! Her just couldn't coordinate the grabber AND put what her'd picked up in the bag very well. Plus she kept accidently asking me to disenage my rear because without realizing it at first she was holding it where her puts her leg to cue me for that. I was circling, circling, circling. Once her realized her DUH, we completed our task.
Obstacle six: Was square hoop pullover. They had a huge square built of PVC pipe with colored ribbons tied all over it and a rope. The idea was I step into square with front feets, Mom pulls the rope bring square w/ribbons up over me, lets it fall behind, then brings it back over into original position. Course when Mom started pulling it I thought her wanted me to back so did. Mom just thought "yeah we'll do this on trail all the time" and passed thinking it silly.
Obstacle seven: Cause of the crash where Mom still knows her shoulda just passed. One thing I didn't mention is that the lady and TWH we'd been riding with, after their attempt (couldn't do it either) rather than waiting for Mom. Her just rode off and left us to fend for ourselves!!! Da next lady (she won 2nd place), asked if Mom would like to ride with her. By then Mom was ready to continue so we did. I liked this horse way better too. Dat lady and judges were stunned by Moms former riding partner just leaving her like that.
Obstacle eight: Dis was a creek crossing. Differant than most as it's sides were built up with barn stones. So I had to drop my front down at least three feet to enter creek, cross, go up the same. Then we was supposed to return. Da drop down jarred Mom's ribs/shoulder pretty bad so her just waved back and said "nope, not coming back". We waited for our new partner to cross. We got a 1 on that cause we did part of it.
Mom had decided anthing that caused pain we'd avoid. And anything I balked at we'd just continue on as her didn't have full use her right arm. Her kept thinking of injured cowboys having to finish their ride!
Obstacle 9: they had 4 things of PVC pipe with branches sticking out. We was supposed to walk thru them. Not eat them wich is what I did hee hee. I mean come on we's been out three hours and I was hungry. They shoulda done that one first!!! We got a 0 on that one.
We caughted up with our old partner so now we rode with three. New partner kept asking if Mom was ok, Mom said that my hips rolling back and forth was actually pretty soothing. Trotting her just held on to the cantle to stableize the bumping a bit.
Obstacle 10: Apparently they thing we're football players. Had 7 tires laid out forming a V, they was like a whole inch apart. Mom thought "Oh, what the heck, we'll give it a go". I got a 10 on that one, guess I should try out for football team :)
Obstacle 11: Backing in a figure 8 round two trees that was like 8 feet apart. Mom had us give it a reasonable attempt. I'm a good backer, but not that good. We got a 2 as we gotted some of it done.
Obstacle 12: For some odd reason Mom thought this one was funnest. They had 16 barrels, lined up in sets of 4 with bout three feet between each (maybe less). The was marked A,B,C,D n F. Had to go thru in alphabeticle order. If you went thru out of order you was DQ'd, if you knocked on over you was DQ'd, you had 40 seconds to complete. Mom n me just whizzed right thru perfect, it was last obstacle so lotsa peoples were there and cheering us on. Specialy ones that knew Mom was wounded. Only one snaffoo, after we'd completed them, I thought we was done not realizing I had to cross the finish line and all. So, in true Haflinger style, I congratulated myself by stopping to graze. Mom not being able to use her right arm good couldn't stop me. Once I realized we wasn't done, we crossed the finish line but, had gone over time. We got a 1 on that one.
One rider after us knocked a barrel and got DQ'd her whined that the barrels was to close. Everbody pointed to me saying the Haflinger did it!!! Geez, give a girl a complex bout being wide!
Whilst writing this post Mom gotted call from Xray doc. Her has 3 cracked ribs after all. Mom told him she was expecting his call. Her'd already made appointment for Wed. to see regular doc. Who'd have though cracked ribs would hurt sooooo much her says. Haven't heard bout the paramedic lady, we will Wed. though when I gets my feets trimmed.
Later...

Hardest thing about riding is...

2011-09-25T09:05:00.000-07:00

THE GROUND!
Camryn here:
Yup, Mom found out that saying is very accurate!!! Had a bit of a mishap at the obstacle ride yesterday. Obstacle #7 was over the top (guess that's how they gave the ride the name "Over the Top?)
You know how most obstacle rides involve draggins something? Well #7 was dragging cans tied on a rope. You'd think six maybe 7 cans would suffice right? There was enough cans tied that you'd have thought they got them from a Fraternity party. At least 50! Mom was to lift the cans up off the barrel they was on, drop them to the ground, ride dragging the cans to another barrel, then back to the first one, pick up the cans and put them back on the barrel. Mom was actually planning to simply pass on this obstacle but, as she was talking to the judges I began playing with the cans. So her was thinking, Oh she'll be fine so we "tried" it. Mom lifted the cans, I was fine, then she dropped them. I wasn't so fine, I went BAM. Simply spooking wasn't an option, I had to kill those cans, so I did my best. I did a very atheltic twisty buck & kick off to the right. Mom knows this cause her could see my butt an feet out of the corner of her eye. Mom flew really, really good, she didn't land so good though. Her landed on her right shoulder, & knocked the wind out of her right lung real good. One of the judges at the obstacle happened to be the ride paramedic. Hmmmm think they knew it was a tough one??? Took Mom forever to be able to breath good. I'd trotted off around the bend a bit, but was on my way back to check on Mom when someone came to catch me. They looked Mom over real good, she rested a while then got back on and rode the rest of the way out which was couple hard miles. Mom's a trooper that's for sure. And her didn't blame me one bit, she understood that obstacle was stupid an her should've gone with her gut. Her found out after that her'd been the second rider to come off at the cans.
The paramedic lady checked Mom several times after the ride. Den da paramedic lady decided to ride her horse a bit. Mom's wreck was pretty bad, da paramedic wreck was HORRIBLE. If her'd not been wearing helmet (Mom did too) her'd have been dead!!! Her helmet cracked from front to back, it made Mom's stomach turn just seeing the helmet. Her horse had a tizzy fit bout leaving her friend, da paramedic lady did a summer sault landing right on her head. Dey called 911, covered her with a blanket and kept her still. She began arguing and wanted to get up, Mom bent down and said "you made me listen to you, now you have to listen to them", she laughed and stayed still. Her could talk, laugh, wiggle her fingers n toes. Lotsa vehicles with lights n sirens came and took her. We hope you guys can all say prayers for her.
Back to Mom, her hurting really bad this morning, so she went to trauma care. Xrays showed no breaks, but her's supposed to go to her Dr. and maybe do MRI to make sure. Dad be out picking up her meds right now. Even better news is Mom still loves me!
I'll write more tomorrow bout the other "Over The Top" obstacles.
Later...

Playing in our woods...

2011-09-23T12:30:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
For some unknown reason (to mom) I suddenly didn't wanna ride back thru my woods. Rather than whip me into submission as had been recommended, Mom thank heavens simply broke out her clicker and bag of treats. Guess what riding in the woods is fun after all. No instead of bulking and saying "now way", I"m all "Pa-leese Mom can we go play in da woods".
We was supposed to camp again this weekend. The weather man said "nope, no camping for you". The Ohio Horseman's Council is having a obstacle ride tomorrow. Da area for parking is in a valley and grass, Mom's worried that in spite of 4-wheel drive if today's rains keep up as promised we won't be able to get out, if we can get in. Her's gonna pack up the trailer just in case cause we really wanna go play.
Hooves crossed we get to to, AND that we can get the truck/trailer in/out if we do. Yeah, I know I'm trained to pull but, don't have proper equipment to do so.
Oh, Promise eye doesn't look any worse. Doc said it would, an the comfy tube collar be helping to keep her from rubbing.
Later...

Promise n the Dr...

2011-09-21T11:32:00.001-07:00

Camryn here:
Promise is back from the Dr. While her tear count did go up to 8 from 0 in the bad eye, her's got an ulcer on it now. Soooo, new meds. Today Mom's gotta give to differant drops every two hours. One has an antibiotic, the other is actually made from Promise own blood serum. Isn't that neat that they can do that. Her eye is far from being out of the woods though. Dry eye is bad but, normally treatable, corneal ulcer is bad but treatable. Together well, it be questionable. Mainly cause one of the dry eye ointments contains steroid which keeps the inflamation down. But, the ulcers like hers don't heal good with steriod. And her particular type of ulcer is one that grows, destroying the cornea. Sooo, being off the ointment will help the ulcer, but...Well, you get the picture.
Promise goes back to Dr. next Wed., the ulcer means they gotta watch closer too. They suggested a cone of shame to keep her from rubbing it. Mom just laughed explaining that the being a corgi the size for her neck would make walking with her short stubby legs impossible. So, Mom went and got her a comfort cone which is basicaly an innertube round her neck.
The Dr. started to explain differant paths to take if treatment wasn't working. Him was way relieved when it was Mom and not him bringing up taking the bad eye out. Much as Mom hates the thought of Promise being one-eyed having grown up with a blind dog, and riding with a one-eyed horse friend her understands. Better alive and pain free.
Later...

Our Promise ouchy eye...

2011-09-20T19:05:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:

One of my dogs "Promise" has an ouchy eye. Three weeks ago "after" two visits to her regular dog Dr. her went to an eye Dr. Her was diagonosed with dry eye, basically her eye isn't making any tears. You might think, Oh no big deal right? It is, big time though...

See her beautiful blue eye, it's not so pretty right now and it hurts her real bad. Mom puts three kinds of medicines in it. All three twice a day, one of them couple more times. The first Vet had her doing one thing and it helped for a week. Da eye Dr. prescribed what Mom be using now, those worked for a week too. Mom called telling eye Dr. it was getting worse again and that one med in particular was ouchy to Promise. Dr. had her change out that med from a drop to a gel. That worked super "for about a week". Now her eye is all bad again. Ivy been licking at it, so Promise is being kept away from her which is hard on the girl dogs cause they be bestest friends and all. It's crusting up, so Mom making warm compress of saline solution to clean it. Mom be doing these things religiously. Poor Promise even though her hates it, comes when Mom asks despite knowing Moms gonna be sticking all this gooey stuff in her eye. Promise is so owey her tries to stay by herself, and her walks all head down. Tomorrow morning her goes back to the eye Dr. So please eberbody send good eye vibes to our Promise girl. Mom's eyes be kinda leaky too right now cause of Promise being so sad and ouchy.

Later...

Did place called Brecksville today...

2011-09-18T15:51:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
Boy if me n Mom keep having adventures like today I'm gonna be one buff Hafy Gurl!!! Mom took piktures too, mainly cause Dad teased her that her never remembers.
I hitched a ride in Dakota's trailer, its very nice and new. I do prefer my ramp though, and Dakota sounded like a mule yelling in my ear when I loaded. Jeez, hers got a mouth on her, almost went deaf. We went to a place called Brecksville, it's part of the Cleveland Metroparks system. They have stables there too. My used to be trainer Barb (saving for new saddle means no trainer right now) met us there with her Arab gelding named Faremair, I might of spelled that wrong. We've ridden with him before so all three of us horses knew each other.
This place was really pretty and big, and hills, oh my did it have hills. Lots and lots of hills, some going down, some going up, lotsa creeks, several bridges. We saw some hikers, some of them had dogs with them. One dog hiker pair kinda scared me, not on purpose cause they were nice and polite. I was doing my power trot up a hill and just as I crested there they was. The man had already stepped off the trail and had the dog sitting cause Dakota and Faremair was couple lenghts ahead of me. I'd expected to see my friends, so was surprised about them. I did a little stiff scoot away but, then was fine right away again. We saw like 8 deer, couple of big bucks with racks, three resting by a log, couple Momma's with their fawns. One scared Faremair, him and Dakota was trucking along up a hill (did I mention there were a lot of hills?), the deer got spooked and ran one way. Faremair did a little hop/skip to the side but like me recovered nicely.
The first couple of hills, Mom started me trotting up them, I thought I'd prefer to walk them. Soon I discovered Mom had the right idea, trotting was a good idea. So rest of the ride Mom I listened to Mom bout that. Halfway up hills, Mom would touch my neck and say "Power up girlfriend", I'd kick in my turbo and Whoompf we'd be right up that hill. Mom laughed cause I'd trot so fast her imagined someone called Fred n Barney in some Flintstone car with their legs going in circles real fast. You humans probably know what she's talking bout, cause I sure don't!!!
Oh, yeah I mentioned pictures, here they are:

This one shows how I don't have a need to be close up on trails!!! We'd get so far behind sometimes, Mom would eventually yell ahead "we're catching up". I found out realy quick that her'd ask for a trot after that so whenever her yelled "catching up", I'd start trotting. Not with the turbo turned on however...

This was our view for most of today. Mom notices that if we're with horses I know, I prefer to just hang out behind for the most part. If we're with new horses, I like to lead the way. Once I find out their not stupid or something I won't care where I am though...

Barb got off Faremair to take some pix for Mom. Dakota and Danette are posing, I'm not drinking like you might think. I'd found a root and was trying to pull it out. I rarely drink at creek crossings, I prefer to flutter and flap my lips in the water. Makes really fun sounds!!! Try it sometime, you'll see frogs and crawfish scatter like crazy!

This one shows what good boy Faremair is. His Mom is the one taking the picture, Faremair just stayed where she left him. He was catching leaves as the floated by. Dakota was the only one drinking at the creeks, me n Faremair just played in them. Mom requests that you please do not biggify these as she looks like a total misfit...

This was at a differant creek, did I mention there were a lot of those? I'm standing up the hill while Mom takes a picture. Yup I said a hill, yet again.
Oh, another Hafy sighting, this time a handsome Chocholatey guelding. We didn't get to meet as he was crossing over our trail to head up another in front of us. I don't even think he got to see me at all.
The trailer next to us said they had two Haflingers at their barn and complimented me on how pretty I am and how much better shape I'm in than the two they know. That was nice :)
Anyway went, we conquered, now we're home.
Later...

More new friends...

2011-09-17T10:44:00.000-07:00

Mom n me went for a trail ride this morning. Cathy and Jillian (differant Jillian than ours) used to be neighbors long time ago. Everybody thought it was funny when Mom moved there cause both Mom and Cathy's daughters are Jillians. Not a common name at that time even.
Anyway, they've been talking bout getting together and finally did. We all met at a nearby trailhead called SilverCreek. Cathy's horse is an off the track Standardbred gelding named Duece. Jillian rides a cute little paint mare named Katori. Duece being off the track still thinks if a horse is behind he has to race it. So Cathy n Duece brought up the rear. Duece is also not happy with other horses being near, can you believe he gave me, "I'm gonna get you" ears??? Takori, is 5 and still a little green, if she's in the lead she wants to gooooooo!!! Takori is very freindly and sweet, her kept reaching out whenever I was near just wanting to do a "Hi, your nice, I like you" touch. I liked her.
Soooo, I was lead most of the time. Mom says it's a good thing that I don't care where I am. It was a nice laid back, peaceful ride with the riders catching up on things. Talking bout us horses n stuff. Cathy had some major tail envy, she just couldn't get over my luxury tail. Jillian said it looked like one bought at QH Congress (whatever that is). Some of the trails was pretty sloppy with mud, lots of mud. I normally don't mind but, this was ridiclous mud. At one point Katori was lead, she walked into a puddle and dissapeared up to her armpits!!! Her's a brave girl and didn't care though. I was next in, my front dissapeared too, I noticed a leafy branch within grabbing distance so had a little snack with my bath!!! Duece managed to avoid his front dissapearing somehow. We did lotsa trotting, specially up hill, Mom still getting used to this saddle so her liked this as it helped her lots.
When we gotted back to the trailhead, I spotted another Haflinger getting saddled up. Found out her name is Penney, her be shorter and rounder than I. Her owner was shorter too, so they made a good pair. Our peoples chilled on a picnic table before loading us in our trailers, they were talking bout something for next weekend we might go do. I'm feeling pretty popular with all the new friends I'm meeting. Excluding Duece cause he didn't really want to be friends. Oh well, his loss I say.
Tomorrow I'm going out again, differant trailhead, differant group of friends. I'll be hitching a ride with Dakota since Eclipse isn't going. Cameron and Snip who live up thru the woods be going too. Wish me luck keeping up with a TWH, SSH, and Thoroughbred everybody!!!
Later...

How to train your owner...

2011-09-14T16:31:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
After Mom n me went for a little ride we just hung out together a bit. I needed to work on some very important training issues, like more getting more hay, n treats...

Hay Mom, we need to talk bout a few things...

Like hay, I want more you've been working me nearly everyday ya know...

And it's hard work toting your bootie about all over...

So, why are you still just sitting there??? I want more, hay, more treats...

Since your not listening so good, how bout I just get my own treats then?...

WHAT!!! Did I hear that right? You say I can't just demand treats? How bout hay then, can I demand hay?...

Mmmmm, how bout I ask real nice and give you a big ol smooch?...

Paleese, purty paleese, can't you see I'm starving?...

Yup, works every time!

Later...

Playing with my Neighbors...

2011-09-12T14:00:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
Since Pippin and Doc my Hafly blog friends over at Living A Dream introduced their neighbors. I thought it appropriate to introduce a few of mine too. You know, Doc and Pippin that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery don't ya! I also mismatched your names above so neither of you would get jealous and think I play favorites :)
So anyhow introducing my bestest friends:

On your left is my friend Dakota with her Mom Danette. On the right is Eclipse, he's my other best friend, he's with his Mom Lori. They both live next door, just like 90 feet away. I can see them from my paddock, pasture and my bedroom window. During certain times of the month (You mares know what I'm talking bout), Dakota holler back and forth lots complaing bout our ovaries n stuff...

Dakota is kinda embarrased here. Her and Eclipse are going on a riding getaway at the end of the month and having dress rehersals to make sure their new gear doesn't bother them. Dakota thinks her boots look like bedroom slippers. Her's aren't a pretty red like mine!!!
I'm not going on the trip cause there are cliffs and Mom is afraid of high places like that. Her did say maybe next year though, she'll just take some valium and let me worry bout the cliffs <kidding>...

What is it with humans? They see a camera then drop everything to smile and wave. Don't they know cameras can't wave back??? Eclipse is like "Moooom, your embarresing me"!!! I mean he's standing there half dressed with his breast collar just hanging and all. I don't blame him a bit.
Later

Where Were You...

2011-09-11T05:58:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
Mom has a song stuck in her head today,
"Where Were You, When The World Stopped Turning That September Day?"
Mom remembers vividly...
Our Chris for instance decided to join the Army (after his broken hand healed he did), now him is a Fire Fighter too. One life changed that day for the good.
Others, well, not so much.
For those who lost so much, I bow my head, close my eyes, Pray and remember....

Remember so none are forgotten <SIGH>

Nearly forgot...

2011-09-10T06:50:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
Almost forgot to mention yesterday. Mom an me might do another camp out this month. It's an obstacle ride thing I guess. Mom don't care bout the obstacle stuff much, but says we'll give em a shot if we go.
So yesterday her was wearing a jacket to keep the skeeters at bay in the woods. Once in the arena her took it off while on me. Then we rode over to put it on the bedding bag stack. After we was almost done playing we rode over and her got it. First her put it in her lap. But, then accidently dropped it. So I picked it up and handed it to her. While grabbing it she dropped her/mine spanker, I picked that up and gave it to her too (don't know why since it's sometimes used on my bootie). Then her put her jacket back on. So, Mom says if dropping jackets then picking them up is an obstacle, I'll win that one for sure!!!
Mom found out that her girl Jillian been reading my blog. So here be a shout out for you Jillian (MOM LOVES YOU)
Later:

playin with my friends...

2011-09-09T15:34:00.000-07:00

Mom n Me have just been playing around in the pasture the past few weeks. We're working on my turning off of her leg, which is going super good. I've even been trotting trees like their barrels!!! Mom's been working on sitting my trot. Don't tell her but, that's not going so good if ya know what I mean!!! Getting better but, she still needs work.
Since the dirt got put in my paddock it's been raining daily, turning my paddock into a slop pit!!! Such a pain to walk thru.
Mom had made plans to trailer to a trailhead and meet up with a new Hafy friend. That got sidelined, so her n Danette was going to take Dakota n me someplace nearby. The weather peoples put a veto on that plan. Sooooo, instead we decided to go play out back in the woods. Eclipse person Lori came too, so we had a kinda play date party.
Mom rode me back thru the woods over to where Dakota n Eclipse live. This is the first time this year we traveled the woods just the two of us all the way to Dakota/Eclipse barn. Coming outa our woods, I got kinda skeered cause there was a green and a white chair sitting there watching with their scary chair eyes. Mom circled me around a few times, the chairs didn't do nothing so I went ahead. We road off towards the boarding barn a bit, then turned to head for Dakota/Eclipse barn. Had to pass the scare chairs again, but that was OK cause I had the bridge crossing to be concerned about instead. Did that, thru the woods some more, another bridge then we're at the barn where Dakota/Eclipse are still getting dressed. So Mom n me hung out and she "tried" to stop me from grass snatching. For some reason Danette's grass just tastes sooo good I can't help but, "try" to steal some.
Finally their ready and off we go thru the woods over to the arena. Once in the arena I just wasn't feeling it and didn't wanna do what I was asked very much. So Mom resorts to "telling" me what to do SIGH. I just wasn't in the mood to trot for some reason the arena makes me not want to do that? Mom asked if it was cause I was embarrased at how horribly her rides my trot. I didn't wanna admit it and hurt her feelings so I trotted out a bunch.
Dakota had to leave early, so just me n Eclipse were left to play. He doesn't like his Dakota girl out of his sight. Lori was figuring he'd throw a hissy over her leaving. But, he done realy good. We rode a while longer than headed back threw the woods. Eclipse can be pretty rushy doing that but, I thought he did real good.
Normally once we're back at Danette's home barn, Mom dismounts and leads me home. Today her decided to ride home. Her was sooooo proud of me cause I did it no prob at all. Usually, I don't want to leave to go home and keep turning back to Dakota/Eclipse. Today, I just rode up thru the yard, stopping just a moment to relieve my bladder (thought the yard looked dry). Up to the human house, past the trailer, atv and lawn chair with Leppy (cat) taking hims bath. Then up the drive to the road, we waited for a car to pass then out onto the road and home. Mom was just all about how good I am, that I rode the road like we do it daily. I was like "No biggy Mom". Course I got extra hay to munch once I was unsaddled. That made it sooo worthwhile for sure.
Oh, Mom rememered to take her camera BUT forgotted to use it. Jeez, her's got "sometimers" I think. Cause "some times her remembers, some times her forgets". Gotta love her though, and she's mine so that counts for something.
Later...

Big red truck full of...

2011-09-04T14:13:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
Friday even though it was super duper hot Dad had a load of dirt delivered. Actually two, but since only one for me it's the only one that counts I think!!!

This H-U-G-E red truck comes and it backs right into my paddock...

I was minding my own business way at the back of my pasture. You know doing my thing "nom, nom, nom". When I hears this "beep, beep, beep". Course being curious me, as it could actually be another load of hay (I missed the delivery last time), I gotta come check this out!!! My super hero cape flying behind me! (Take note that do to several floods this summer my grass is still greenalicious)...

Once I get up to the barn, I first realize that Mom has the middle gate closed so I can't really get up close and proper. Then it dawns on me that this isn't hay after all. Course between my super hero mask and looking thru the darkness of the barn it was kind of hard to see real clear what it was. So, I stops to try to get a good looksee...

Onyx assures me all is well, and informs me it's not more hay after all. Apparently since we suffered thru so many floods, my peoples decided to fill in low areas to help me be high n dry. The driver left his truck door open while talking to Mom and Dad. Onyx silly dog was trying to figure out how to get his short stubby legs up and in the truck cab (no pix of that sorry). Jeez, it's a 15 ton truck Onyx!!! Ever since Mom got her big pick u truck his asperations of being a truck dog have been realized yet he want' bigger and better I guess...

Once the truck was gone and my paddock gate closed, Mom let me thru the barn to check it out. Course I got right to work supervising it's proper disperal...

Yup, it's just dirt no hay here darn it anyway. Mom was laughing hard as I snorkeled a path thru with my nose making sure...

My awesome hard working Dad following my implicit instructions. Don't worry I had Mom doing the same in the barn aisle. Not about to allow my people to become slackers. Onyx was supervising her as I kept tabs on Dad.
Rained last night so now my beautiful dirt has become "MUD"!!! Didn't flood though.
A little side note: Mom's former horse woulda been running away yelling "the sky is falling". Not me cause I'm a Drafty Hafy Gurl with ballz of steel.
Later...

Hay, hay, hay...

2011-08-31T06:27:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
Back to issues of much more importance to myself. And postitive proof of how awesome my Dad is. While away at camp he kept himself busy. I'm not certain if he was pleased with this particular busyness or cursing me under his breath. Either way, "Dad you done good"!

I get to nom, nom, nom my way thru winter!!! I so enjoy coming home from a hard days work to find the barn nearly brimming with my favorite meal. I stand and stare, patting myself on the back. Yes, one benefit to being an only horse, is this is "MINE, ALL MINE!!!
Mom figures we'll be needing one more load before winter hits. I'm a half bail a day kinda girl ya know. My bounty is kept stored in the loft above me, and in Onyx bedroom (biggify to see him guarding my bounty) Onyx is a dream roomie as he doesn't eat hay!! He does however like my treats and will scarf my feed if I can't keep it all in my mouth.
Side note: since the last deluge of rain, I'm now back on pasture and up to nearly 2 hours!!! Please, let it continue. I do so love the salad bar here.
Later...

My peeps, their peeps...

2011-08-30T14:32:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
Just as promised, I plan to bore you with piktures of my humans and their humans. People pix, they all look alike anyway right?

My human, otherwise known as Mom aka Susan

On the left is Dad, the dogs call him Paw. He's the haystacker and all around great guy.
On the right is Christopher, Mom's eldest. The only one with the stones to ride!!!

On the left is Jillian, her is Mom's girl. She's just as sweet as she looks here.

On the right is Sarah, she is Adam's (below) honey. This was her first time ~~suffering~~ attending a family get together!

Adam is on the left, he is Mom's baby boy. They call him "big little brother" because he's the biggest. He didn't ride cause being 6'3" he'd probably have his feet on the ground!!!

On the right is Mom's Mom otherwise known as Gramma. Very friendly and her always smells good.

And yes, I am aware that Mom, Chris, Jillian & Gramma all look alike.

Left is Adam again. The pretty girl is Samantha aka Sam. Her is Chris honey and nearly as sweet as our Jillian. Her's not afraid of me, but had to leave early to go to work.

Left is Diane another sweetie, her is married to Mom's brother Micheal on the right. Micheal has a big voice just like me!!!

This Mom's nephews Eric & Ryan, in case you can't tell they be identical twins.

See what I mean "humans all look alike"!!!

Far left is Chris again. Next be Moria and her husband Mike (from the pirate wedding post). Their not blood related but, familly just the same.

The humans all sitting around waiting for Dad to take the food off the grill.

Every one played nice together even the dogs had company. Chris & Sam brought one of their dogs Emily to play.

Dad pulled a funny on one of the twins. The frisbee they were playing with went over the fence. As Dad opened the gate for Ryan to go get it, he explained that we never use this gate as one of the neighbor Rottweilers almost got him once. A total lie though a neighbor does have Rots. Ryan goes and gets the frisbee, Dad says to everyone "watch this" and starts yelling "RUN, the Rots are coming". Poor Ryan believes Dad (who isn't known to pull mean pranks) and starts running as if his life depends on it. He even falls in his rush. Dad is barking real big like a Rot to boot. Everyone almost peed themselves laughing. I must mention this prank is in no way meant to say we thinks Rots be mean or bad dogs. Cause we knows they isn't.

Later...

Me entertaining...

2011-08-29T17:03:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
I know you've all been waiting news of the family cookout with baited breath. I did my best to entertain, unfortunatly only Christopher (Mom's eldest) wanted to be personally entertained. It appears the rest for some odd reason find (not me personaly), but horses in general intimidating. I take that back, Christopher's honey Samantha woulda rode, but had to go to work. Her'll do it another day. Now keep in mind while Chris has ridden, he's still much like many humans "totaly clueless". I wouldn't do much for him, Mom had to walk most of the time to get me to do more than just stand there. For some odd reason Chris kept looking down at my head. Mom kept telling him, look at a fence post to give me some direction. Otherwise I had to fill in the blanks and with no direction, I'd take the easy way and do nothing at all. He didn't believe her. Finally he started looking around and I walked. He still didn't believe her.
Anyhow here are some pictures of me being entertaining. I do apologize for Christopher's flip flops and lack of helmet. Mom says it's hard to boss an Army person and maybe all the sand from Iraq dimmed his light bulb a bit. Just kidding, cause he's really smart and Mom is way proud of him...

Me n Onyx prepare to entertain...

Following Mom on account Chris won't look up...

See what I mean!!! What's up with that, Onyx is laughing at Chris for looking at my head I think...

Jillan (Mom's girl), her is big on self portrait silly girl...

Finally I got "a little" direction so I'm walking...

This is Mom's fav, even though Chris has a goofy look goin on...

I deafened Grandma at one point. Mom was up at the house, Diane, Sarah, Gramma, Jillian and Samantha were at my gate visiting with me. I'm standing there all mannerly just listening to the gab. I see Mom headed our way and let loose with one of my huge NEIGH's right in Gramma's ear!!! It's OK though, she's alread partialy deaf. I know Mom likes it when I say "HI MOM"!
I apologize in advance for the next post which will include mainly boring humans...
Later...

Keeping watch...

2011-08-27T06:11:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
No need for a neighborhood watch here. I keeps my eyes peeled for trouble, watching out for my family, friends and neighbors. Onyx helps of course, but he's getting old and needs his rest so I try to take up some slack for him...

When keeping watch my fly mask actually becomes a "super hero" mask. My fly sheet can double as my cape. I am "SUPER HAFY!!!
Mom n Dad getting ready for a family cookout. I imagine I'll provide some form of entertainment along with the keeping watch part. Expect pictures coming up of me entertaining, guess being they're family I can suffer thru. As long as there is plenty of hay as payment that is. Mom is making a corn bread casserole, maybe I'll get to try some??? One can only hope...
Later...

It's what I do...

2011-08-26T06:03:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
Life is back to normal. Thought you'd all like to hear/see a part of my daily routine...

Nom, nom, nom, I tidy up the pasture. Hard at work...

Gotta keep it mowed, nom, nom, nommers, the boss is watching...

All that work earns me a break...

Scuse me boss the break bell rang, I'm on a mission here...

Ahhhhh, yes must hydrate...

Break over, back to work! Such a harsh task master Mom is.

Later...

Sleeping real good...

2011-08-25T08:53:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
I was sooooo happy to be back home after our little trip, slept super duper good on a self made pillow. Mom was a little stunned in the morning, but also understood that I was probably tired and gave no thought to "what I slept upon".
Guess these pix prove I'm only a Princess in Mom's eyes. I'd never feel a pea under a pile of mattresses as in the "Princess and the Pea" story...

Mmmm, can you see it in this pikture?...

I know you can in this pic, if you biggify I kind of resemble and abstact in poo!!!
Luckily for me it was kind of cool and breezy so no bath. Took Mom over an hour to brush it all out good. Her explained that this wasn't a good idea to do on a regular basis, specially during bug season. Seems it turns you into a fly magnet. Who'd have thunk!!!
Later...

Last of the trip...

2011-08-24T14:04:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
Well the rest of our trip was pretty uneventful...Lots of Nom, nom, nom. I think I mentioned room service was awesome didn't I?

Below is one reason why, instead of Mom being way up in the house. She set up her tent real close like...

Mom called it a room with a view!
    So anyway, while Farrah, myself and the rest of the horses (probably 30ish), the peoples all had a get together with food, prizes (no Mom didn't win nothing) and music. There was 120 people there for this. It started pouring rain, which felt good to me, it stopped just as the humans were dishing up dinner. They did something called a pig roast, I'm happy not to be a pig!!! Dad came and joined in on this for a while. Me n Farrah was real close to all the hubub on account of other Susan's hubby Bob was in charge of the festivities. Lots of people went by and I heard several exclaim over my glorious tail. That was nice.
    After dinner bunch of people pulled saddles out and I had to model AGAIN!!! I can't even take a vacation with modeling I guess. Most saddles Mom discounted automaticaly as to long for my back. One fit nicely, it was a Torsion barefoot. Mom decided to take a spin in this one. Farrah wasn't overly happy about this. While we was taking our spin, Farrah was taking one of her own at the highline. Guess her went kind of bazoo. I tried going back to assure her all was well and I'd be right back. Mom wouldn't have any of this however, she mentioned this all being a good test of being secure in a saddle hee hee! Her did, so while Synergist is what she's shooting for if she finds a barefoot Torsion similar at a good price her may give that a go.
    I just realized I haven't added any real pictures of Farrah...

    This is her. She's very pretty with a very feminine face. If her were human I imagine she'd be a cheerleader. I'd be some jock kind of girl, we're polar opposites but, still good friends. She's not a stuck up or anything like that.     After dinner they had a band play, had banjo's a chello, guitars, fiddles and stuff like that. The band was only like 50 ft from me. Nice music which I found quite relaxing.
    In the morning, humans had a big breakfast, then we was going back out on a ride. Fortunatly it started raining again YEEHAA!!! So after it cleared Mom and me headed home. Mom and other Susan knew Farrah wouldn't be happy bout me leaving, so they led her up to my trailer with me to say a proper goodbye and her wouldn't fret so much.
    Soon as I was unloaded at home, I had a little snack then rolled n rolled n rolled. It's nice getting away for a bit, but there really is no place like home!!
Later...

Adventures/Misadventures part 3 (long w/pix)

2011-08-23T06:01:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
    I'm happy to say that the rest of our voyage wasn't nearly as hairy, still we had our trials and tribulations.
We came to that hill I mentioned, and boy did it grow our brains back!!! I hadn't worked a hill like that in many moons. Had to concentrate on where I put my feets, keep my butt pushing onward and upward. Credit to Mom is her stayed outa my mouth realy good, sat just right so I could work it. Got to the top and by then we'd all forgotten bout the crazy as loons people, goats, and cannons. We meandered thru the woods for quite awhile, then of course when you goes up a big hill, you gotsta come down sometime right? Yeah, well going down was even tougher than going up. I remember Mom"thinking "Oh S*#%", so course I thought her didn't wanna go down no more. I stepped offa the trail to turn and head back up, good girl that I am and all. Mom turned me back into the trail and heading down. Darn thought I had that part thwarted.
     We comed outta the woods into a clearing that leads towards a gravel flat area full of cars and peoples milling about. Pass a stink place again (potty) then start towards this big red building. As I get closer I realize this building isn't sitting safely on the ground but, kinda perched on both ends with it's middle over a river!!! Our peoples called it a covered bridge. I was first, but when I realized this I decided I prefered to follow. Stalwart Lady with Sheila decided to go first, well Lady was having none of this hanging in air building any more than I was. Then suddenly Farrah decides "come on girls, lets get it over with" and heads on in. Lady and I follow our foot falls echoing as we go. Farrah though her did grow enough stones to enter is all high headed actually going thru. Lady and I are tilting our heads looking down thru the floor cracks at the river below. Actually it was kind of pretty!!!
    We comes outa the bridge, little ways down a road, then traverse about in the woods again, me n Farrah play around with our humans walking over logs and such. Other Susan has been having stirrup problems so dismounts to fix that issue. Mom lets me graze a bit since I haven't been drinking at the water crossings much. Silly Mom still forgets she's got a camera hooked to her bottom SIGH. We apparently loop around a while cause we end up back at the covered bridge going in the way we comed out the first time. As we start in we see these peoples getting ready to come in the far side and they have a dog. These humans "appear" to have brains and hang back for us. Then their brains dissapear cause as we're midway thru they come on bridge with the dog. Let me inform you a Pomeranian barking under a covered bridge sounds lots like a Great Dane!!! The peoples brains reattach and they pick the yapper up. I like dogs so, I did attempt a sniff as we passed them heading back out. As we comes out there are groups of people with black boxes stuck to their faces. We felt like movie stars with all the papparazzi, course we did have Farrah with us so kind of makes sense they wanted piktures?
     So now we're headed back the way we came SIGH. Gotta go down the big up hill, then back past the rude idiot people place. This time the peoples all seemed to understand the rules, though they did have black boxes on their faces like at the bridge. We're on the bridge again, all the peoples are standing waiting to for us to get across. Then of course an IDIOT appears out of nowhere, comes careening onto the bridge on his bicycle. He wears a helmet to he's not totally stupid I guess. Anyhow, he's heading right at Farrah!!! Farrah who has bonded with me sidepasses right up to me, then immediately calms down. Glad for that otherwise, I'd have stepped into Lady, who'd have stepped into the bridge rail and who knows what woulda happened next!!!
     We cross the huge road bridge, then down along the cornfield again. Suddenly we're back to artilery fire all round us. Mom realizes her's got her clicker finally (DUH Mom) and when it goes BOOM, I hear a click and get a treat, then I hear a BAM and again click/treat. We do this the next several times, and before you know it, I'm merely flinching at the sound!!! Good one Mom! As we continue on I experiment running down a few corn stalks that stick up helter skelter. Kind of fun, and they scritch the itchy spots on my belly. Then we see these two huge machines in the field with peoples around them. The peoples are then getting in the machines. Other Susan says, "uh oh, their gonna start em up". They did, which was no big deal. Not a big deal that is until one is heading right towards me. I'm serious, it's gonna eat me!!! I stop, should I catch up with Lady and Farrah who are safely across the path of the beast? Should I turn and get me and Mom the H out of Dodge? The lady in the beast motions to Mom that I can cross in front. Mom motions that it's not gonna happen!!! The lady smiles, reaches down and shuts the beast off, "WHEW". Thank heavens that some humans unnderstand!!! I mean bombs and a horse eating huge beast all at the same time, Mom understood my near meltdown there. Lady and Farrah are all, "what was wrong", I'm "DUH we just about got bombed and eaten".
    I should mention bomber flies, there are tons of them and they are doing what they do and bombing us from all over. Mom keeps watch for them on Lady and Farrah's butts, and tries to keep watch on mine as well. Farrah and Lady would kick up a bit when bitten. I would turn on my giant vibrator skills and shake em off. Mom got a kick out of that and laughed hard each time. Other Susan and Sheila couldn't figure out what was causing the vibrator noise from behind and Mom laughing till they both witnessed it, they laughed too.
    We come out of Corn Cannon area, I think WHEW we be free and clear when suddenly I see them. GOATS N CHICKENS, and their heading our way!!! Side note: (Mom has been working on my side pass without progress.) I continue walking on coming from the rear, the goats n chickens are getting way to close, I don't of course realize there is a fence, though I guess to chickens that don't matter right? Then suddenly out of nowhere my lessons come into play and I sidepass beeeutifuly. Mom is all excited and yells ahead, "hey guys Camryn can sidepass" then starts laughing. Jeez, Mom we're gonna be eaten and your laughing. Humans I tell ya.
    Soon we're back at camp, I thought it would never happen. Mom was quite pleased that none of us rushed in as her other friends do when out riding and they spot camp.   Course we were a tad exhausted so her did take that into consideration. People are yelling "the Haflingers are back". That was nice.
   Once back at our home away from home, Mom hung fresh hay net, and made sure I had plenty of water. We did do several water crossings but, I just drank little bits at those and played around mostly.   I drank from my bucket, ate like I normally do (never get enough).

Then I...

I'm thinking "and now she remembers her camera" Mo-om put it away!!!

More tomorrow I promise, I'm tired just talking bout it all now.
Later...

Adventures/Misadventures part 2

2011-08-22T05:43:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
   First of all, I slept like a log last night. Mom could tell too, I used my "piles" as a body pillow. Mom mentioend that I looked like an abstract in manure. Her also mentioned the word "bath" SIGH
   Back to my weekend. Before bedtime, Mom, other Susan, Sherry and a few other ladies checked saddle fits on me. Of course yet again the one Mom thought fit didn't!!! However one she thought hadn't, then thought did, then didn't actually did. So we rode out in the Synergist. Quite nice saddle actually, we get to use it till Farrah's competitive driving season is over in Nov.
     In the morning a lady who prefred a slower ride hooked up with other Susan and Mom. Other Susan had a riding accident a few years back and is hesitant yet in the saddle. Plus Farrah is primarily a carriage girl and hadn't been ridden in quite a while. I wasn't my admirable self once Mom was mounted, just soooooo much going on. Lots and lots of horses, trucks, trailers, peoples, Mom said I was on "sensory overload". Her circled me around, till I calmed, circled till calm, on and on like that. In the meantime Farrah wasn't standing for mounting. Keep in mind she's unused to being mounted so her wasn't be a bad girl at all. Mom took this as an opportunity to get my thinking side back. Mom mentioned to Shelia that I was like riding a differant horse all together today.
     Other Susan got mounted and off we went. Farrah and Lady (pretty paint girl) were hesitant leaving camp. We had to pass an odd smellying green thing (port o potty) they didn't wanna, so I took the lead. Mom mentioned that "her Camryn was now back under her". We crossed a road then into the brush. It was nice and leisurly for a while. Then suddenly all these creatures appeared at the side of the trail. I'm like "OOOOOOOH NOOOOOO" Mom will be eaten for sure. They was walking up, running towards us, some made noises like Bahhhhhhh, others twitterd about quickly making noises like "cluck, cluck, cluck". I turned prepared to whisk Mom off to safely, Farrah was of like mind. Lady was "don't worry girls", so we followed her past. I did keep a close eye on these creatures. Any thing that makes Mom say things like "OH S#@* one must be leary of.
     So, we ride on, Farrah and I are like "WHEW" we saved our Moms and starting to chill. When suddenly BAM, BOOM, BAM all around us. I nearly left my skin, Farrah I think nearly transported into space, once again Lady was "come on girls" lets keep going. So we did! Still Farrah and I were worried, I heard Mom talking bout her boy Chris who's been in Iraq couple times. He'd apparently been marathon training on this trail with friends and had to leave. The booming had sent his mind back to Iraq and he was shaking and quivering all over. This is how bad the noise was, their called Corn Cannons and meant to keep crows off farmers crops. We had to endure this torture for several miles, at several points the cannons were only yards from the trail. I should mention here that Mom didn't choose this route!!! Sheila and other Susan had.
    So, finally the noise is being left behind, we go out onto a road. No big deal, motorcycles (Mom mentioned must be a poker run), cars, bicycles, peoples walking. We cross a bridge where I enjoy the view watching the river flow under us from both sides. I be doing pretty good here.
   Then we come to what be called the "towpath" this is a narrow area with people walkers/joggers, strollers, bicycles. Mom and me are kinda all agog, Farrah is getting there too. Lady is OK. Sheila and other Susan are explaining to Mom that horses have the right of way in this place. Well, no body told the peoples around us. We had to cross a kind of narrow bridge, would fit three horses abreast easy if we were just horses on the bridge. All others are supposed to wait for us to be across "NOT"!!! We're on the bridge, and bikes start coming towards us, I turn my head to see bikes coming behind, this stroller thingy is starting to come behind too. Then 4 joggers running two abreast is headed "directly" at me!!! I'm "gotta save Mom"! Mom kinda shouts "please stop", the peoples cept the joggers get their A#@es outa their butts long enough to enjoy my dancing about. Farrah and Lady aren't to happy at this point either. Lady doesn't get unhappy at goings on much, so I knew our peoples had to be in serious dangers. The joggers however are still headed right at me, kinda like their brains were transported elsewhere, I know mine was!!! Mom yelled loud this time "STOP, she's gonna blow", they kept jogging. Mom yells "YOU IDIOTS, STOP", they paid her no heed at all. Mom members thinking "at least we've all got helmets on". Finally the IDIOTS pass, I breath a heavy sigh of relief as does Mom. All three riders is purty pissed off at this point let me tell you. A few peoples who had heeded our right of way had stood watching and they were all agog about da rudeness of the others as well.    In case you haven't noticed there are no pictures of our ride, Mom kinda had her hands full!!!
    Soooo, as we leave the populated area still alive, Other Susan mentions that we're coming to a hill that will be sure to make a horse brains reconnect again.
More on that, later...

Camping adventures/misadventures...

2011-08-21T14:31:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
Hi all, guess what Mom & I are back from camping boy are we tired!!!
Mom was soooo right, I made some new friends. First off when we arrived at our site on Fri., our friends were all set up but nowhere to be seen. Mom figured Bob was out picking things up for Sat. pig roast. Since Farrah wasn't there either Mom figured her friend Susan (yeah same name as Mom) was off riding somewhere. Mom was tying me to my line when her heard a voice thru the undergrowth shouting for a lead rope! Mom says to the voice "is someone down there" (it's a dry creekbed)? The voice (a man) says "yes, I've got the horse and need a lead rope". Mom is "horse???", voice says "I got the loose horse". Mom of course just having arrived knows nothing about this loose horse but, shouts I gots another rope in the trailer be right there". Mom runs pretty fast when she has too.
By then lady camped nearest comes running, it appears that Farrah wasn't out being ridden at all. In true Haflinger tradition she'd pulled a Houdini, escaped her line and for some odd reason was down in the creek bed. Mom finds where teh man is and tosses down the rope. The lady is all atwitter, she apparently was supposed to be watching Farrah but, had gone in her trailer to make a sandwich. So, now the man is trying to find a way to get him and Farrah up and out of the creek bed which has pretty steep sides. He finds what he thinks is least steep bank, Mom and the lady who we now know as Barb trample down wild roses to clear a path. The guy says "it's still pretty steep, not sure we can do it". Mom says "she's a mountain horse, she can do it". The guy motions Farrah up with Mom clicking to here. Farrah hops right up, Mom takes her to the lead which is of course totally intact. The man and Barb are trying to figure out how she got loose, Mom told them "she's a Haflinger and that's what we do. Escape without leaving evidence of how we did this"!!! Oh, and Barb's dog ate the sandwich she'd made during this event. So anyhow this is how I got to meet Farrah Lou. We hit it off right away.

Actually we pretty much ignored each other and I went about my business making sure my area was clean and tidy!!! My goal "nothing green"!!!

Mom got me all set with room service right away. Room service here was superb!! Farrah was non the worse for her little misadventure. Mom told Susan what happened but, left it up to her to decide on informing Bob. Me thinks Bob is still left unaware!

Our Mom's made sure we had our jammies on to keep the skeeter from eating us. Actually everyone was pleasantly surprised at the lack of bugs in the camp area. Ecspecially considering all the hi-lines were along the edges of the woods. Just beyond the overgrowth in our area was a creek bed. Just beyond that was a very handsome Haflinger gelding named Sammy. I watched him lots. Mmmmm, maybe that's where Farrah was headed when she went down into the creekbed???
I'll tell you more tomorrow, I promise.
Later...

Going camping...

2011-08-18T17:14:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
Will be without the computer for a few days. Mom's taking me camping, sure hope weather cooperates as I hate to hear Mom whine.
We're taking the borrowed barrel saddle for me to wear. Mom's making sure I gots plenty of hay, apples, treats, water, ect...
I'll be hanging out on a Hi-line with a new friend, another Haflinger mare named Farrah. That'll be cool. There's gonna be lotsa peoples and their horses. Dad's technicaly staying home as he has school stuff to do, he'll be coming in the evenings though. Ecspecially Sat. he won't miss cause that's the Pig Roast, not sure why the peoples don't just eat hay like us though.
I'll make sure Mom takes her camera for lots of pics. I had to get a bath today SIGH but, my tail is looking totallly awesome. Mom used shampoo from when her showed the dogs, it's to make whites whiter.
Later...

I'm a Fashionista...

2011-08-17T19:20:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
Yup got stuck modeling again. At least I got paid this time, in hay of course!!! I was forced to leave hay momentarily to move about in each saddle however.
Mom got an email last night from Terri on the Haflinger Friends yahoo group. Let me tell you Hafy people YOU ROCK!!! We've never met Terri before and her offered to loan Mom her two saddles. Not to keep or buy, but to check fit so Mom would know what to look for. Mom went to her work (a horse barn), Terri's boss also had a saddle for me to try on as well. That one was for sale but, SIGH didn't fit. Mom got to meet Terri's Hafy's, Lexi and Lewie (could be Louie), oh and her Mini that looks like a Hafy named Skeeter. If Mom still had her van Skeeter woulda been kidnapped for sure.
Sooooo, Mom called Danette on the way home, her comed over and I modeled. Mmmmm, maybe I'll apply for a Super Model job. I'm getting the experiance lately for sure.

Saddle #1 was gorgeous, Mom and Danette got drool all over it I think. It was a round skirt which worked great for me. Sadly the gullet was to tight...

Saddle #2 a Billy Cook FQB. Very nice saddle, at first glance the fit seemed good...

Saddle #3 another barrel saddle with FQB. This one made Danette & Mom realize the Billy Cook didn't fit because this one does. Gullet is juuuuust right, Mom trotted me, backed me and everything just fine. The skirt is a tad to long, but we won't be running barrels this weekend. Mom will just remain aware not to make tight turns this weekend.

Oh, yeah forgot to mention Terri is letting us burrow it for our camp trip. Terri YOU ROCK BIG TIME!!!
Mom's gonna make tracings of the saddle gullet to take to saddle places maybe next week and try to find something with same gullet but, shorter or round skirts. Guess that means I'm not done modeling just yet?
Thanx again Terri, Dad and Danette both were awed how helpful someone we've never met in person is.
Later...

Trying on borrowed saddle...

2011-08-16T19:18:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
Mom took bunch of pictures of me modeling one of the saddles we be borrowing. It appears to fit in Mom's non saddle fitting eyes. Danette agrees.
Jury still out as Mom wants others to check it as well. Mom thinks while it'll do as a borrowed saddle, that it won't fit once my atrophy goes away, and her worries it may hinder my muscles developing? This is one of the reasons for the closer up pictures. Maybe some of you can give us your 2 cents (not literaly of course).

Should mention that after the pictures were taken Mom moved the saddle back a smidgeon. Also take note, in the second picture above I'm licking my lips. Please excuse that my saddle pad doesn't "fit" the saddle. It's the thinnest pad I have...

Pictures taken on both sides...

Mom had few more but, blogger isn't loading them up. Hope these will do. Mom rode me a bit in the paddock, then over to Danette's and headed to the arena. I moved fine at a walk. Not so much at a trot, Mom thinks it's more her and the saddle causing that. My old saddle sat her very deep, this one has a much more shallow seat and she has to tweak the stirrups more. She wasn't posting or sitting my trot very nicely at all. Her loves the quality of this saddle (Synergist) and the fact that it fits me better than our old one. Her doesn't like the way if feels for her much at all. Her keeps looking longingly at my old saddle SIGH
Thanks in advance for any input.
Later..

Saddle came-didn't fit...

2011-08-15T16:17:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
Well, the new saddle came, an now it's going back. Mom did wither tracings, her made gullet templates an all that. Still it didn't fit. To big actually, the gullet was nearly sitting on my withers, no way I coulda moved freely with Mom in it. It woulda been hurting me big time, in no time.

Mom put it on me while still in my fly gear. Silly woman!!! Danette came over and they stripped me down and did a proper "does it fit" look. Answer is no way...

This is me showing my frustration over the new saddle not fitting...

Chomp, chomp, chomp, I'm very frustrated. Mom said if she drank, she'd get drunk. Me, I chew the fence...

This is my sad frown, saying "Good bye new saddle"...

So, Mom has friends bringing saddles to the camping thing. I'm going to model them, whichever fits, we'll buy if for sale, or we'll borrow whilst Mom saves up for a proper - Camryn Saddle - in the spring. That be one that I can try on. If none fit at the camp, then I'll just hang out and make new friends all weekend I guess!!!
Funny thing is that the lady from the saddle place suggested a Specialized saddle. And they don't sell them either!!! That's what her rides in an they can change as your back does. Momma may just check them out.
Later...

New camera experiments...

2011-08-14T15:59:00.000-07:00

Camryn here:
Mom said picture of the saddle we're selling on ebay would be way boring. If you want to see them and/or buy the saddle, the item number is #150648437773.
I am adding a bunch of pictures her didn't delete after experimenting ALL DAY!!! I mean her already had to recharge the battery. Her took a video of me but, her walking while shooting makes it all bouncy. Plus the skeeters are back with a vengance and they was eating her up, so hers smacking them while filming!!! Didn't work out so well.
You can see from the flower pix it's been a rainy day. Mom says that's OK cause it means good weather for new saddle (should be released from UPS captivity tomorrow) and our camping trip next weekend.
K, here's the pictures, only one of me SIGH

Yours truly!!! Lovely pic of me doing my favorite thing

A wet Shasta Daisy...

I think these flowers are not just beautiful, but would be very tasty as well...

Denver Daisy, the bugs have been tasting this one...Don't blame me...

Tye, he is pretty old sleeps lots. He's the only one of the dogs I dont like. He runs the fence like a butthead bully barking. The others all smile and say "Hi Camryn". Onyx doesn't like Tye either. Guess everybody else who does like him just don't know any better?...He is cute though...

This be Ivy and Dad. Ivy is beloved by all, her is just special that way......
If this picture doesn't make you smile, nothing will!

Later...

Camera news...

2011-08-13T17:17:00.000-07:00

Well first good news is that Dad was able to unbreak what Mom did to Samantha's camera, so Sam will be none the wiser about that.
Bad news that turned good: Mom's old camera would cost bout as much to fix as a new one. Sooooo, her gots a new one!!! Her says it's like magical, it's another Fuji cause her loves their cameras. This one be the Fuji F300 EXR. It's got tons of features, so many Mom says it'll take her a century to figure out. So stay tuned to be bored with Mom's playing with it.
First up tomorrow will be my now for sale old saddle. New saddle is still being held captive by UPS SIGH