Snow, snow…
And more snow!The draw is beautiful, and the flakes are coming down fast and furious. Larry is feeding the horses this morning, but I'll be slogging out to the barn later in the day. Horse care is hard work sometimes, but it's a chance to be with them, and enjoy their...
The Gift
What do you get for the woman who quite literally has everything? That's a dilemma my friends and family face every year, I think, and may I say, they always do a remarkable job anyhow.This year, I really felt that I'd had all the Christmas anybody could ask for, at...
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas….
Well, the day before, anyhow. :)As I write this, the sun has yet to rise, and my mind is turning toward horse-feeding. The tree is decorated, and there are wrapped presents tucked beneath it--and a few UNwrapped ones, as well, from me to me--a tooled leather make-up...
Tough Enough to Wear Pink
It's Saturday, but here I am. I wanted to tell you about 'pink' night at the National Finals Rodeo. Practically every competitor wore a pink shirt--and one man, the head of Wrangler, actually dyed his mustache pink! One cowboy wore pink chaps (this is pronounced...
Behind the Chutes
A real highpoint for me, as an animal lover, was the behind-the-scenes tour I received, conducted by Cindy, who is in charge of protecting animals at the NFR and many other rodeos, and Dr. Doug Corey, a veterinarian with a lot of rodeo experience. The two of them work...
My Glamorous Life
This morning, before the sun was up, I was out feeding my horses--in my pajamas. This is a pretty fancy set-up--10 acre pasture fenced Kentucky style, with white rail fences, big main house and brand new barn. But there ain't nothin' glamorous about hauling hay. And...
Rodeo Report 2
The 10th was a very big day. I met Steve Miller, my gracious host, for breakfast, and he brought along two female rodeo champions, Mary Ann and Kim. Mary Ann is a fourth generation buckle winner in the roping event, and Kim has been world champion--catch your...
Rodeo Report 1
I promised a report on the rodeo, and this cowgirl delivers on a promise--though it may take some time! On top of horse work--man, do they look beautiful out there in that snowy pasture--and starting the new book, "The Montana Creeds: Logan's Return", I'm getting to...
Back from the Barn
Another morning feeding horses, which is why I'm late starting this blog. We have a little snow, and more coming on.It's nice in the barn--if you don't mind the smell. When the horses hear the truck drive up, they know Room Service has arrived and start nickering and...
Back from the Rodeo
Well, my Canadian wrangler, Mary Ann's husband, Larry, is bunged up, so I'm back in the barn goddess business. This morning, bright and early, with the land blanketed in pristine snow, I headed for the barn to feed the crew--Coco, Skye, Buck, Banjo, Traveler and...
Yeehaw! Let’s Rodeo!
I'm off to Las Vegas this afternoon--much restored after a few badly needed days at home.I've learned some lessons about pacing myself--learned them the hard way, as Laels are wont to do--and one of them was that I can't carry my mammoth laptop without a serious...
Cousin Steve
My "cousin", Steve Wiley, and his wife Debi, are off to Las Vegas for the rodeo finals today--they spent the night and just left to catch their plane. Steve is a rodeo fanatic, so it's a sure thing he'll have a great time. I get in on Friday night, and I'm sure...