Back Home and Back to Work

Returning from the Alvord is always bittersweet. I just love the people and the country, the hard work and the jobs my horses have when they are there. But it is time to get back to work.

On the way back to Colorado, I stopped in Granby for a NVRHA show with Hank. You have to attend two events during the course of the year to be able to show in the finals in September. This was the first NVRHA event I have ever attended and I have to say, the people were wonderful and very supportive. It wasn't like they were trying to be nice, but a genuine kindness. The people aren't trainers and their livelihood doesn't depend on if they win or lose. They are there to enjoy themselves and have fun with their horses. What a concept! Anyway, as a newbie, I started out in the novice division, and Hank did quite well, except for the trail class where he forgot how to back up - ! Hank was Res. All Around Grand Champion Ranch Horse in his division.

The weekend of Aug 1st, I am putting on a good old fashion Horse Swap. The idea of bringing sellers and buyers of all types of horses together in a very poor horse market was a challenge I couldn't pass up. Based on all the interest and phone calls, it should be exciting. Check out the web site for more info. If there is enough interest, this event might become an annual thing. Go to www.HorseSwapUSA.com