Birthday Girl

"Jessesdesertrose"

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday DEAR Sissy,

Happy Birthday to you!!!

I LOVE YOU!

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Prayers

Jessesdesertrose 's loving husband's brother passed yesterday.

Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

" You can shed tears that he is gone,

or you can smile because he has lived.

You can close your eyes and pray he'll come back,

or you can open your eyes and see all he's left.

Your heart can be empty because you can't see him,

or you can be full of the love you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,

or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember him only that he is gone,

or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind,

be empty and turn your back,

or you can do what he'd want,

smile, open your eyes, love and go on."

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal...

LOVE leaves a memory no one can steal.

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What Thanksgiving Means To Me

Thanksgiving is a time for me to reflect upon good things in

my life and remember why I am grateful.

Gratitude is something that is easy to feel and think about.

Gratitude is an important and rewarding

part of my life.

We should reflect on gratitude all year round.

" As we express our gratitude, we must never forget,

the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them"

~John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Be thankful for each new challenge,

because it will build strength and character.

Gratitude makes sense of our past,

brings peace for today,

and creates a vision for tomorrow.

" I give thanks unto thee, O Lord,

and sing praises unto thy name"

~Psalms 30.12

I am thankful for the many blessings in my life.

My wonderful husband

My two beautiful daughters, Pony Girl & Paint Girl

My family

My animals

My health

I am thankful for each of you my friends for blessing me

with your wonderful friendship!

"O Lord that lends me life,

Lend me a heart replete with thankfulness"

~William Shakespeare

For flowers that bloom about our feet;

For tender grass, so fresh, so sweet;

For song of bird, and hum of bee;

for all things fair, we hear and see;

Father in heaven, we thank THEE!

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Happy Thanksgiving"

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Cowgirlz Inspiration

There is nothing like the dream to create the future


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Waterfront Property

My poor Baby!

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It's Here!

Here is is!!!

I got a call today and it arrived.

I'm going tomorrow with my saddle as a down payment.

I have to put it on lay-away for a month or so.

It's a Billy Cook barrel racing saddle!

Now Dusty Devoe and the Copper Pony won't be

running around any barrels anytime soon!

Jessesdesert Rose rides in a Martin barrel saddle

and swears by it.

The tack shop will outfit it with rigging for trail riding.

I will let you know when I get it!
I guess I will just have to practice riding bare-back for awhile!
I think it will be good for me.

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Saddle Shopping

I LOVE MY SADDLE!

When I got Dusty, I didn't have a saddle.

I worked with a gal that had a friend who

bought a new one and gave me her old one.

I REALLY appreciated it.

It worked for awhile.

I was ready to go out and get a new one.

I spent alot of time sitting in them and finally found one

that I was comfortable in.

It was new, and of course more than I had budgeted.

But Cowboy said I should get it if that was the one I liked.

They let me take it home and have my trainer

try it on the copper pony to see if it fit him.

It did.

It is a Circle Y Sheridan, trail saddle.

I can trail ride for hours and never get sore.

I LOVE MY SADDLE.

I have had it for a year and a half.

I have struggled in the arena when riding.

I have been frustrated for months.

I just can't seem to get in the right position.

I am always fidgeting.

Moving forward, hands not quiet.

Poor Dusty.

I would be okay, then I would be tossed forward when

posting losing my balance.

I feel like I am always leaning forward to have my

hands in the right position.

I have come to the conclusion, my wonderful saddle is to big for me.

It is a 16" seat.

My trainer here said she would have never put me in a 16"seat.

So I decided to go back to where I purchased it,

and see is I could trade it for a used one.

Well, they didn't really have anything, all of theirs were consignment.

She wanted me to try a Wintec. Now, I'm not knocking them,

but that is not what I was looking for.

Besides, there was a big difference in the cost of the two.

I didn't feel that would be a fair trade.

I know I would never get what I paid for mine.

But I wanted leather!

She was the same gal that sold it to me.

She said to me, move up in the saddle.

Really?

Now I am not that stupid.

I would still not be sitting right.

She didn't want to help me.

She made me feel like it was my problem.

She talked me into trying one of those sheepskin pads.

It did make me feel like I was sitting in it better.

It also reaffirmed that I had an issue.

I still had a problem, and the pad was just masking it.

I took it back and got a refund.

She didn't wait on me, but said, it didn't work?

I said no, and left it at that.

I will never shop there again.

I was really disappointed that they would not try to help me solve my problem.

I was talking to the owner of the Curves where I work out,

telling her my delima.

She told me I needed to go see a gal named Mary at another

tack store.

I never knew of this place.

So Cowboy took me up there and I told her my story.

What a WONDERFUL lady.

She is the owner.

She has helped me tremendously.

She didn't have much in used saddles.

So we looked at new ones.

I took one home to have it fitted to Dusty.

It didn't work.

So I returned it, and tried another one.

My trainer watched me ride in it, and gave it the thumbs up!

It will work perfect for him, and ME!

I rode in it and it felt wonderful.

I didn't have any issues.

So it is on order.

I will post about it when it when I get it.

Mary gave me a great deal.

She will take my saddle as a trade, and I get a new one

plus give her $250.00.

What a kind, caring person she is.

The best part of the story is that she is married

to a guy Cowboy went to school with,

and hadn't seen in almost 40 years!

They had a great time catching up.

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Group Rides

We've been having a group ride at the stable on Monday nights.

Most of these women trailer in.

It is so much fun to watch them.

This was the second time they got together.

A Cowgirls Grace and I have been told we can join.

Part of me wants to.

But then fear always slips in. Why?

Fearful of what? Especially when I think I would enjoy it.

Miss Phyllis, our lovely trainer will stop the ride,

and spend time with any horse or rider having issues.

I think my Copper Pony and I would have fun.

It would be a great experience for us.

Awhile back Pony Girl had a great post.

The question was...

When you do something, do you operate on

fear or hope?

FEAR almost always for me.

I think it's time for a change!!!

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Cowgirlz Inspiration

Live one day at a time. You've heard it before:
Don't contaminate today by corrupting it with
tomorrow's troubles...Today is challenge enough!
And since you will need fresh energy and new
insight to handle what tomorrow throws at you,
wait until it dawns before taking it on. Some of the
things you do today may seem totally insignificant
so far as tomorrow is concerned, but stay at it.

Charles R. Swindoll


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Bon Appetit

I thought I'd share some of my favorite things

to cook for Thanksgiving

I bought this Bon Appetit magazine in 1994.

Everything looked so yummy!

It has a user's guide to creating the perfect feast.

A Thanksgiving Sampler!

Turkey & Gravy, The Stuffing, The Potatoes, The Vegetables,

Pickles & Relishes, Breads & Rolls,

The HORS D'Oeurves!

Soup & Salads, The Deserts,

The Wines & The Table

I decided I would get away from the traditional dinner.

It was a big hit!

Year after year after year....

15 yrs later, I am still asked to make it again!!!

The pages are getting worn with love

This is so good

Delicious

These are the best ever!!!

Yummy!

Next year I am going to break tradition

and try something new!

Roast Turkey With Herb Rub & Shiitake Mushroom Gravy

Mid-Atlantic & Chestnut Stuffing

Pork and Sausage Gratin

Green Beans & Walnuts

or

Apricot-Glazed Turkey with Roasted Onion & Shallot Gravy

Northwestern Wild Mushroom Stuffing

Mashed Sweet Potatoes & Pears

Turnips & Peas

or

Southwestern Turkey & Garlic-Ancho Chili Paste & Gravy

Southwestern Corn Bread Stuffing

Butternut Squash & Onions

Brussels Sprouts & Lemon peel

They all sound so good!

BON APPETIT!

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Bunnies

I won!

Look at my cute bunny magnet I won from

Heart of a Cowgirl!

I'm lovin' it!

Go visit her blog, it's wonderful!

Thank you!

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My Girls

Your momma loves you yeah, yeah, yeah!

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Cowgirlz Inspiration

Faith is taking the first step even when you

don't see the whole staircase.

Martin Luther King Jr.


Now faith is being sure of what we hope for

and certain of what we do not see.


Hebrews 11:1 NIV


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Future Pony Cousins

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Life Lessons From Man's Best Friend

I received this in the mail from my insurance provider.

I reflected upon it, liked what it said, and thought I'd share it with you.

"Six things dogs can teach us about being happy"

Live in the present and celebrate every day.

Dog's don't regret the past or worry about the future.

For dogs, every day is the best day,

every walk the best walk,

and every meal the best meal.

Trust your instincts.
Animals don't care about words.
They recognise what's going on beneath the surface
by paying attention to body language,
tone of voice, and energy.

Communicate clearly.
Any relationship, whether its with pets or people,
depends on direct, concise, and consistent communication.

Listen carefully.
Lend an ear to those you love,
but don't try to fix their problems or take them personally.

Resolve disagreements and then move on.

Animals don't hold a grudge or hang on to negative feelings.

Live with purpose.

When dogs get bored,

they can develop anxiety or aggression.

These issues can be resolved when they are given

a way to contribute to the packs well-being.

Ask yourself how you can make the world a better place,

whether it's at home, at work,

or in the community.

source: Cesar Milan

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The Equicuz Winner!

Thank you for joining in and playing the

Equicuz 's game!

You amaze me!

All of you guessed correctly

I entered you in the drawing

Cowboy picked the lucky winner

"Congratulations!"

Here are your treasures!

Please email me with your address!!!

(post a comment to get my email address)

Equicuz's and their owners

#1 Okie / Saddle Mtn Rider

#2 Fritzi / Paint Girl

#3 Jessie / Desert Rose

#4 Dusty / Dusty Devoe

#5 Lil Lady / Desert Rose

#6 King / A Cowgirls Grace

#7 Atticus / Cat Balou

#8 My Boy / Pony Girl

#9 Brandi / Paint Girl

#10 Skyler / Palomino Girl

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Cowgirlz Inspiration

Seize the day...

Great the sun...

Welcome the moon...

Wish upon a star...


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