Our old mare is almost 29 years old. She's been a part of our family for so long I can't remember a time without her. At the end of the summer she started really showing her age. Two nights ago she took a fall in the arena while she was playing. It was heartbreaking. We finally made the decision that its time to let her go. We're researching the best options for her and found some wonderfully kind people who are willing to support us through this process. It's going to be hard to say good bye to her, but I know this is the right thing to do.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Thrifty mom, creative mom
I'm a horse show mom who wears many different hats. So many of those allow me to be thrifty and creative. Some of you may not know this but I'm a professional crafter. I know....what the heck is a professional crafter. Well I take products and make designs out of them that are then place on a website for others to use to get their creative juices flowing.
Last night while I was getting ready to post my design I started thinking about how I could use my skills to save money showing. I've already bought fabric and patterns to make my daughters show clothing. I know I can be creative for costume classes. But I wondering what else can I do.
How do others use their talents to save money on showing?
Last night while I was getting ready to post my design I started thinking about how I could use my skills to save money showing. I've already bought fabric and patterns to make my daughters show clothing. I know I can be creative for costume classes. But I wondering what else can I do.
How do others use their talents to save money on showing?
I'm such a rebel
There is something exhilarating about doing something you know your not supposed to do. My crime you may ask....washing our horse blankets at the laundry mat! LOL
I felt like a special agent. I scoped the place out. Then I quietly took my blankets in one by one and stuffed them in the machines. Then I quickly poured the soap, slammed the door, hit start and made a run for it. Then came the time to dry them. I used the same tactics and left without detection. Once they were dried I gained confidence and folded them right out in the open. I smiled and in my mind I thought, haha I totally broke all the rule and look at me I'm such a rebel. I now have really cleaned blankets and something new to add to my bucket list. I can cross breaking the rules off my list.
How do you get your blankets cleaned??
I felt like a special agent. I scoped the place out. Then I quietly took my blankets in one by one and stuffed them in the machines. Then I quickly poured the soap, slammed the door, hit start and made a run for it. Then came the time to dry them. I used the same tactics and left without detection. Once they were dried I gained confidence and folded them right out in the open. I smiled and in my mind I thought, haha I totally broke all the rule and look at me I'm such a rebel. I now have really cleaned blankets and something new to add to my bucket list. I can cross breaking the rules off my list.
How do you get your blankets cleaned??
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Great website to make your own clothing
As many of you can already tell I'm a bargain hunter. I'm a stay at home mom of two kids whom are both in private school. I pinch pennies everywhere I can to allow the the opportunity to get a great education. When Maddie said, hey mom I want to show, the dollar signs started flashing before my eyes. I was freaking out of the cost of clothing. So my being the crafty, thrifty mom I am I started looking for ways to save some money on clothing, but still have her look amazing in the ring. I found the best website for showing clothing patterns and many other horse related items. Here's a link below. Also the crystals...eBay folks. You can get this super cheap. Fabric no problem use a JoAnn's coupon and your on your way.
Have fun! Post pictures if you make your own clothing I'd love to praise you for your hard work!
http://www.suitability.com/
Have fun! Post pictures if you make your own clothing I'd love to praise you for your hard work!
http://www.suitability.com/
First show entry form down
Yesterday I filled out Maddie's first show entry form. There were so many classes to choose from. Walk/trot, western pleasure, western equitation, English equitation, halter, showmanship...ect. So many options. I felt so blessed to have a wonderful friend to call and say...HELP! She was awesome and explained everything to me and what classes to put Maddie in.
So if any of you are at Freeze Your Fur Off Open Show, Feb 16th, 2013 at the Mt. Hood Equestrian Center come say hi! I'll be the one with the super adorable blond girl, while I'll be looking like a hot mess, but have a proud mommy smile all over my face.
Here's a link to the show entry form:
http://www.oregonpinto.com/2013/2013freezeoffopen.pdf
So if any of you are at Freeze Your Fur Off Open Show, Feb 16th, 2013 at the Mt. Hood Equestrian Center come say hi! I'll be the one with the super adorable blond girl, while I'll be looking like a hot mess, but have a proud mommy smile all over my face.
Here's a link to the show entry form:
http://www.oregonpinto.com/2013/2013freezeoffopen.pdf
Monday, January 28, 2013
Facebook Resource
Facebook has become my go to when looking for horses or horse related items. When I mention it to people so many say "I didn't know you could find things like that on Facebook!"
There are so many benefits to finding items on Facebook pages. It’s easy! You can find about anything you’re looking for or didn't know you were looking for! When looking for a horse you can go to that person’s page and really get a good feel for who they are! (I can't tell you how many times this has been a very helpful to weed horses out.) You get to develop relationship! You can follow trends! These are just a few of the reason, there are so many more.
I've put a list together of the pages I frequent the most. Please, please add more under the comments. I'll keep adding to the list as people give me their suggestions!
Show
clothes:
Oregon Horse Forum for
Sale
New to you show
clothing (resale)
Klamath Falls
Anything Equine Board
Western Pleasure
Horse Show Bargain
Bin
Double J's Used Show
Clothing
Tanya's Consignment
Shop
Youth
show clothes:
Oregon Horse Forum for
Sale
New to you show
clothing (resale)
Klamath Falls
Anything Equine Board
Western Pleasure
Youth/kid’s show
clothes
Horse Show Bargain
Bin
Double J's Used Show
Clothing
Tanya's Consignment
Shop
Tack:
Everything But The
Horse
WA Horse Tack Exchange, Salem, Wanted
Tack Swap Extreme
Oregon Horse Forum
for Sale
Klamath Falls
Anything Equine Board
Horse and Tack trader of Oregon and Surrounding Area
Ellensburg Online Tack sale
Western Pleasure
Horse Show Bargain Bin
The Barter Bin: “Item for a item” Horse and Tack Trader
Enumclaw Online Tack Sale
Tanya's Consignment Shop
Running Roan Tack
Running Roan Tack
Dressage Horse /Tack
Sales
PNW Dressage and CT
Talk
Equestrian
items:
Oregon Horse Forum
For Sale
Klamath Falls
Anything Equine Board
Forums
to talk about horses:
Oregon Horse Forum
Klamath Falls
Anything Equine Board
PNW Dressage and CT
Talk
Horses:
Quarter Horses and
Paints for sale in Oregon
Washington Horses for
Sale
Quarter Horses for
Sale in Oregon
Klamath Falls
Anything Equine Board
Horse and Tack trader of Oregon and Surrounding Area
Western Pleasure
Pinto Pals
Free Horses in Oregon
The Barter Bin: “Item for a item” Horse and Tack Trader
NW Horses 4 Salem
Other:
Equine Crafts for
Sale
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Friends along the way
I'd have to say my favorite part of being a horse show mom is the amazing people I get to meet. When our journey first began we met our first family whom we were going to buy from. The horse wasn't a good fit, but the people were just wonderful to meet. The owners of the barn where we board has become one of my daughters biggest fans. She loves my daughter as much as I do. The other boarders at the barn have become family. One lady noticed Maddie was to short to groom her horse and she brought her a step stool to make it easier for her. The biggest blessing of all has been the lady we lease our Indie from. Just writing about her now brings tears to my eyes. She will be a life long friend of our family. The love she has for our family is just unheard of. So many people hear about our lease arrangement and want what relationship we have. She is just amazing. We spent this evening at the barn with her and the dedication she has to Maddie and to seeing her succeed is beyond anything we could have imagined. God hand picked her for our family. We love her dearly!
I have met people online who have taken interest into Maddie whom they have never met. Some day I'm going to go on a road trip to personally thank every person who has supported Maddie in her show career. You're all so appreciated.
Now that you have learned about my special people, who are people who have supported you? Sometimes we don't get the chance to brag about people and how wonderful they are to us. So brag away and tell those special people how much their support has meant to you. Post here are just give them a call and tell them, how their being in your life has made you the person you are today!
I have met people online who have taken interest into Maddie whom they have never met. Some day I'm going to go on a road trip to personally thank every person who has supported Maddie in her show career. You're all so appreciated.
Now that you have learned about my special people, who are people who have supported you? Sometimes we don't get the chance to brag about people and how wonderful they are to us. So brag away and tell those special people how much their support has meant to you. Post here are just give them a call and tell them, how their being in your life has made you the person you are today!
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