BACK TO BEING BUSY!
After being home in Colorado for the month of December and most of January, I am back to traveling again. while I was home, my brother came in from California to help get the colts halter broke. He showed horses when we were both little and while he only gets to ride a couple of times a year, he loves working with the babies.
My big truck finally got in at "TRICK MY TRUCK" in Joplin, MO. with the Chrome Shop Mafia! I have been waiting for this appointment for almost a year. This will not be on TV but my truck did come out looking nice. Cowhide trim inside, train horns outside, I'm excited!
My truck at the Chrome Shop Mafia body shop
While the truck was in the shop, I stayed in Clarksville at the BH Ranch. Bobby Hurley was invited to the Governors Office to be honored for being the only Arkansas resident to be inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. As we were all walking into the State Capital in Little Rock, Bill Clinton was leaving after having lunch. Bobby received a standing ovation from the legislators which was very impressive.
Riding Hank to get ready a big Stock Horse Challenge in Winnemucca kept me busy for most of February. Since he had never traveled well, doesn't eat much and just seems to worry, I left a few days early to lay over along the way from Colorado to Nevada. It seems to have helped him relax. While I had hopes for a top 5 finish in the class, I had to settle for a top 10 spot and I was proud of Hank. I have to remember that this was just his 3rd show ever!
By this time last year, I was already in Texas trying to stay warm and out of the snow drifts. This year, the weather has been so nice in Colorado - translation: no major snow storms - I have been able to ride on most days that the wind isn't blowing 40+ mph. We really need some moisture though.
I still need to get down to Texas soon and bring home the two 3 yr. olds that Martin started for me this year. I have been getting reports that they are both coming to class everyday with a smile on their faces, being ready and willing students. I can't wait to ride my very first Maverick baby. It will be a very emotional and exciting ride for me.
My big truck finally got in at "TRICK MY TRUCK" in Joplin, MO. with the Chrome Shop Mafia! I have been waiting for this appointment for almost a year. This will not be on TV but my truck did come out looking nice. Cowhide trim inside, train horns outside, I'm excited!
My truck at the Chrome Shop Mafia body shop
While the truck was in the shop, I stayed in Clarksville at the BH Ranch. Bobby Hurley was invited to the Governors Office to be honored for being the only Arkansas resident to be inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. As we were all walking into the State Capital in Little Rock, Bill Clinton was leaving after having lunch. Bobby received a standing ovation from the legislators which was very impressive.
Riding Hank to get ready a big Stock Horse Challenge in Winnemucca kept me busy for most of February. Since he had never traveled well, doesn't eat much and just seems to worry, I left a few days early to lay over along the way from Colorado to Nevada. It seems to have helped him relax. While I had hopes for a top 5 finish in the class, I had to settle for a top 10 spot and I was proud of Hank. I have to remember that this was just his 3rd show ever!
By this time last year, I was already in Texas trying to stay warm and out of the snow drifts. This year, the weather has been so nice in Colorado - translation: no major snow storms - I have been able to ride on most days that the wind isn't blowing 40+ mph. We really need some moisture though.
I still need to get down to Texas soon and bring home the two 3 yr. olds that Martin started for me this year. I have been getting reports that they are both coming to class everyday with a smile on their faces, being ready and willing students. I can't wait to ride my very first Maverick baby. It will be a very emotional and exciting ride for me.
posted by the Pretty Pony | 7:22 PM
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