Whatcha Gonna Do With A Cowgirl,
Who Dont Saddle Up and Ride Away?
Who Dont Saddle Up and Ride Away?
The Pony Cousins were in the midst of planning an extravaganza weekend with 9 ponies (who we call the "equicousins") and 13 Cousins.
The Pony Cousins had 3 remaining areas of concern:1. Some of the Cousins were new riders.
2. Some of the horses had little or no trail experience.
3. Some of the Cousins had trail riding experience, but that was 20 years ago.
There were concerns that the riding would be difficult, but, also, there was a need for experienced help to feed, groom, and saddle the (extra) horses.But then, The Desert Rose hatched a plan.
At the facility where she boards her pony, Jesse,
there is an indoor arena, an outdoor arena, and trails to ride.AJ invited the "Pony Cousins Without Ponies" to come to her barn for some riding lessons as well as lessons in grooming, feeding, and handling.
She also invited those Pony Cousins with inexperienced horses to come for the weekend.
The visiting equicousins would get a stall and would be turned out in a paddock after their breakfast.The visiting Pony Cousins were invited to stay in AJ's beautiful home, a few miles away.
It sounded like a weekend to remember.
The "Pony Cousins Without Ponies"quickly took up the offer as well as Jac and CuzK, who had the youngest, least experienced ponies.
The riding lessons helped the Cousins gain a comfortable feeling about the ways of the horse.
There was individual help to be given.
With acquired knowledge, confidence began to build for the Cousins.
A promise of future Pony Cousins was established.
The trail riding was a great benefit to ponies and Cousins.
It turned out to be a fabulous time, where each and everyone was able to gain confidence and have fun while getting to know the ponies.No pressure; just relaxed, easy-going lessons and riding.
The Desert Rose and her "Saddle Up Weekend" made all of the difference as to how successful our weekend extravaganza of riding would be.Coming up in the next post: "What Does It Take to Get The Pony Cousins On The Trail?"
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12 comments:
The Desrt Rose is one brilliant cowgirl!
With her around the Pony Cousins Weekend had no chance but to be successful!
Loved the photos :)
~Lisa
Laughing Orca Ranch
New Mexico
I notice the festive atmosphere in that one photo, and I'd recognize margaritas anywhere. Make mine frozen, no salt, please. Just proves my theory that all good plans are hatched while gently bathed in tequila!
They all look like they are having a blast! I wish I had cousins who rode and lived close enough to come riding with me.
SMR-
I left you a longer/different response over at my blog, and I don't want to rewrite it, but I wanted to come over and say "thank you!"
I can always use words of encouragement form people, because I don't ususally get very many. Your little lecture reminds me of something that my mother should say to me, but she doesn't, so again, "thanks!"
PS- Is it OK if I borrow you every now and then to vent? :)
Okay...you and I MUST meet! You seem like a hoot! Email me when you get a second okay?
Love the pictures and your witty posts!
Hugs!
How much fun, it would be great to have a branch of "Pony Cousins" in our area.
How fun you and your "pONY pOSSE!" LOL!! How great that you have all the right connections!! Margaritas? Do you know I adopted myself into your family? It's true, check PGs page!! I am officailly (in my mind)a cousin/sista!! he! he!
I love how calm and experienced the horses look when they carry a beginner on their back!
These Pony Cousin Weekends are so great - Why don't I have Pony Cousins? I'm going to look for some in my neck of the woods.
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Come by my blog and check it out.
Also send me your e-mail address and snail mail address so I can send you your prize!
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~Lisa
Laughing Orca Ranch
New Mexico
Hmmm, were you the designated Photagrapher/Story Teller? You're doing a great job!
Thank you W.O.W.Factor! Woo-hoooo! I won! I won! I won! Neener, neener, neener!
I would like to thank all of the little chicks who supported me as i pecked my way to the top. I want to thank my agent, Gregory Peck, and my publicist, Chicken Little.
Wooo-hoooo! I get a prize!
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