IT'S SHOW TIME!

YAY! Day one of the show. Sarah strikes a Michael pose. Thumbs up for Pop! Click on the photos for a larger view.
Going to the ring.

Moe power napped in the cross ties.

Ann Gayle outdid herself with the Autumn decor at the barn.

Hanging out at the barn with Sarah, Annie and Jojo... one of my favorite pass times.

Pokey looking for treats...

It's going to be a busy couple of weeks but it'll be fun. I've already seen tons of cool dogs for a Real Show Dogs part deux. Stay tuned!

Happy 4th of July!

As much as we love the beach, I think at least for Sarah and myself, the barn is still our favorite place. Well, Moe isn't at the beach. We might feel differently if that were the case.

Sarah and Moe work on their equitation.
Do you have treats?
I'm finished, I should get treats now.

Finally! Treats!
Moe gets to 'lick the bowl'.
His spots get so dark in the summer he looks like a different horse.
No Moe, you ate the last of the treats.

That trunk smells like treats...

After the barn we went to Puckett's to get a drink and pick up some home made foaccia bread. We saw this really cool car. Not sure what the make is but it was in perfect condition.

After Puckett's we stopped by the fireworks stand to get a few bits and pieces for the evening. Sarah was annoyed with me since all I wanted to get was "baby stuff" like tanks and spinners.

While we were there we met these two adorable puppies. They are ten weeks old here. They are going to be huge! Of course Sarah fell in love and wanted to take the quiet one home with her. Um, not happening, sorry.

This one was especially sweet and cuddly. I'd love to have a Bernese Mountain Dog, but we already have two more dogs than we need at the moment. Other people's puppies are always fun to hold.

Later in the day the rain moved in. Glen and Marla came over for dinner and to celebrate the 4th with us. Mike and Glen ended up grilling in the rain. It was a fun day though. Hope your's was good too!

Ah! Here's the video! This is Sarah and Moe the next day practicing their equitation. After the rains of the night before, Moe decided to roll in the mud. He isn't looking his prettiest here.

I haven't posted for a while

Here's a few shots from the last show in May. If you click on the photos they will come up bigger.

I'll have some more entries in the next couple of days.

Steeplechase 2009!!

Steeplechase was today!

Sarah went to the races and took all these lovely photos.

The crowd at the infield was still good sized considering the rain we've had for almost 2 weeks.
Horses from one of the preliminary races.

The Hillsboro Hounds

The Winner just before the race, Pierrot Lunaire, owned by Calvin Hougland.

I Just Realized!

First of all, thank you to Susu Raymond who always takes great shots of Sarah at the shows. And yes, you win the tail debate Susu - from now on the tail gets braided.

I was just looking through these and came to a realization... Sarah no longer sticks her tongue out when she jumps! I know, it sounds like a silly thing but we really never thought it would happen.

Love ya Sari xx

Real Show Dogs

This tiny creature attempted to attack any other dog that came within 5 feet of it. I know someone with a very similar disposition, he doesn't get to go to horse shows.

We see this one at almost every show. I need to get a video as it's best viewed in action for full effect. Cutie for sure.
These two are so cute.
This little guy, he's so sweet and just the weirdest mix, in a good way.
He always reminds me of a movie dog.

The white feet and black claws are are an especially nice touch.