My Old Saddle

Okay, one more pic. Eric took this pic of me riding Colbert out on the trail a couple of weeks ago. This is my old saddle, that was way too big for me. Good pic, though.

Horse Swappin'

Eric and I have worked out a nice little arrangement where we let each other borrow the other's horse if we want to go trail riding with a friend. Eric and I go out to Shiloh on different days now, so this little arrangement is a good way to get our horses out exercising more often during the week. Last Saturday, Betsy borrowed Eric's horse, Sawyer, and we had a BLAST riding in the desert around Shiloh. The next day, he had his lovely friend, Megan, borrow Colbert for a group ride. Here is a pic of Megan on Colbert, and dare I say, she looks better on him than I do!

Pooooor Little Weeeshes!

I went out early today to try my new saddle on Colbert, only to find my poor little Wishes had a nasty puncture wound on her right, front leg. Her leg was swollen to almost 3 times its normal size, and she could barely limp around. Once Sabine got out to the ranch, she helped me clean it up and sterilize it. Then, Jill and Sally arrived and gave her a dose of anitbiotics. She'll be on anitbiotics for the next 3 days. After giving her the medication and some "bute" to ease the pain, she was walking around much easier, and even attempted to trot (she spooks easily around the Mesquite trees).
On a lighter note: I LOVE MY NEW SADDLE!!!!! I will have to borrow Rachel's camera and take some pics tomorrow (hopefully). Colbert seemed to like it too, as he was much more calm out on the trail. He may just be getting used to trail riding, though. The saddle was so comfortable for me that I had no fatigue in my knees or seat upon my return after an hour-long ride. Yeah!!!!!