Saturday, March 19, 2011
Photography
I've always loved taking pictures, especially of horses. I've never taken classes or anything; I just do so for fun. I'm currently saving up for one of those really nice cameras, but until then my nikon coolpix will do. Anyway, I was looking through some of my old pictures and thought I would share a few of my favorites. And, maybe now that it is getting all warm outside, I'll finally go out and start taking more pictures. Although, that might just kill my computer, since I already have thousands of pictures on it! lol
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Ways You Can Help
So, I know this is supposed to be a blog about my life and horses. However, Japan has always been very dear to me, and so I felt the need to post this. Helping in general, not just Japan, is also important to me. So, the following are ways you can either help Japan, and/or nonprofit organizations.
Zazzle has made an official (for their site) t-shirt, that for each one bought, they will donate $10 dollars (USA dollars) to the Japanese Red Cross. There are also community t-shirts, and other items, that are made by other people. If bought, the royalties of these items will be donated.
http://www.zazzle.com/japanrelief
Click-to-Donate sites -these are sites where all you do is click once daily on a certain cause and a small donation is made towards that cause. It is 100% free for you. The money donated through the clicks are made through the advertisements of sponsors.
http://www.clicktodonate.org/clicktodonate.html
^Click on the pictures to donate to the different causes. Save the Children Foundation and The Red Cross are currently helping Japan. This is a pretty new site, so not many people know about it yet.
www.care2.com
^Another great click-to-donate site.
Search Engines:
www.igive.com -sponsored by Bing. Each search made donates a penny to the cause you choose. (A lot of nonprofits organizations are set up for this. A lot of horse rescues, too. You just have to search for them.)
www.goodsearch.com - Same as above but done by Yahoo. This one is strictly for nonprofits though.
Games:
www.freerice.com -For each question answered correctly 10 grains of rice are donated towards feeding the hungry. This is set up by the World Food Programme.
Of course you can always donate directly. I believe you can donate to the Japanese Red Cross through google, there is also the Red Cross, Safe the Children Foundation, and many other organizations to donate to. Just make sure that whoever you are donating to is reputable. I know of many other click-to-donate sites and games like free rice. If anyone wants me to post them in my next post I will. Thanks to anyone who does any of these!
Zazzle has made an official (for their site) t-shirt, that for each one bought, they will donate $10 dollars (USA dollars) to the Japanese Red Cross. There are also community t-shirts, and other items, that are made by other people. If bought, the royalties of these items will be donated.
http://www.zazzle.com/japanrelief
Click-to-Donate sites -these are sites where all you do is click once daily on a certain cause and a small donation is made towards that cause. It is 100% free for you. The money donated through the clicks are made through the advertisements of sponsors.
http://www.clicktodonate.org/clicktodonate.html
^Click on the pictures to donate to the different causes. Save the Children Foundation and The Red Cross are currently helping Japan. This is a pretty new site, so not many people know about it yet.
www.care2.com
^Another great click-to-donate site.
Search Engines:
www.igive.com -sponsored by Bing. Each search made donates a penny to the cause you choose. (A lot of nonprofits organizations are set up for this. A lot of horse rescues, too. You just have to search for them.)
www.goodsearch.com - Same as above but done by Yahoo. This one is strictly for nonprofits though.
Games:
www.freerice.com -For each question answered correctly 10 grains of rice are donated towards feeding the hungry. This is set up by the World Food Programme.
Of course you can always donate directly. I believe you can donate to the Japanese Red Cross through google, there is also the Red Cross, Safe the Children Foundation, and many other organizations to donate to. Just make sure that whoever you are donating to is reputable. I know of many other click-to-donate sites and games like free rice. If anyone wants me to post them in my next post I will. Thanks to anyone who does any of these!
Sunday, March 13, 2011
March is Here
There seems to be so many natural disasters lately. I feel so awful for everyone affected. Japan has been a place that I've always wanted to visit. On March 11th, as many of you already know, they were hit by the biggest earthquake they've ever had which was then followed by a massive tsunami. Now they face the dangers of aftershocks and possible nuclear meltdowns. I wish these people the best, and will keep them in my thoughts and prayers.
On another, more positive note, Glory turned a year old on March 10th. The little monster is growing up so quickly! I remember the night she was born, which luckily we were able to be there. It was exciting and nerve-wrecking as well. We ended up having to help some in her birth. But, all worked out and both Glory and her mom were fine!
Soon after she was born.
Most recent picture (1 month ago)
On another, more positive note, Glory turned a year old on March 10th. The little monster is growing up so quickly! I remember the night she was born, which luckily we were able to be there. It was exciting and nerve-wrecking as well. We ended up having to help some in her birth. But, all worked out and both Glory and her mom were fine!
Soon after she was born.
Most recent picture (1 month ago)Friday, February 25, 2011
Secretariat
I watched Disney's Secretariat for the first time last week. It was much better than I thought it was going to be; it wasn't all cheesy like most horse movies turn out to be. Secretariat was an amazing horse; one of the best racehorses of all time. Too bad I wasn't around way back when to actually see him race in person! I do hope there will be at least one Triple Crown winner in my lifetime though.
It's incredibly windy and rainy today; it made driving and walking around somewhat difficult. Hopefully it will be somewhat nicer tomorrow, and then maybe I'll be able to work with my horse! I sat on his back for the first time in months last night. Of course it was in his stall while he was eating hay, so it wasn't too exciting. But it made me really want to start riding again. There was a snow storm earlier this week, and now rain last night and today. Hopefully this weather will improve! I can't wait for summer!
It's incredibly windy and rainy today; it made driving and walking around somewhat difficult. Hopefully it will be somewhat nicer tomorrow, and then maybe I'll be able to work with my horse! I sat on his back for the first time in months last night. Of course it was in his stall while he was eating hay, so it wasn't too exciting. But it made me really want to start riding again. There was a snow storm earlier this week, and now rain last night and today. Hopefully this weather will improve! I can't wait for summer!
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Spring Semester Begins
Farewell winter classes, and hello spring classes! It's starting to feel like spring as well! It's going to be in the 40's (fahrenheit) all week! I can't wait for it to get warmer though; I cant wait to really start working with my horse again. Hopefully it will stay this warm, and won't get all cold again.
We did get a nice sized snowstorm a couple of weeks ago (nothing compared to last winter.) I managed to dig out my camera though and get some pictures. Pony had a blast; he loves his snow. It was Glory's first big snow; all she really did was roll in it... over and over again lol.
We did get a nice sized snowstorm a couple of weeks ago (nothing compared to last winter.) I managed to dig out my camera though and get some pictures. Pony had a blast; he loves his snow. It was Glory's first big snow; all she really did was roll in it... over and over again lol.
Sassy!
Pony!
Pony!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Busy, Busy, Busy
I haven't blogged in a while; I actually completely forgot about my blog for a while there! I've been so busy with classes and barn work lately. With winter, everything seems to take twice as long, but the horses are worth the extra work. I cannot wait for springtime though. I haven't been able to ride my horse in a couple of months due to bad weather, the ground being frozen (we don't have a riding ring), and being busy. It will be nice to be able to work with the horses regularly again.
Pony (aka:Jasper) seems to love the cold though. He especially loves to eat the snow. He also likes to find bits of ice to eat as well. He usually is very hard on his blanket in the winter. He used to grab the straps on the front of his blanket and run around with them in his mouth. I finally found a blanket that works for him though. Its a Rhino; the one that simply clips in front and doesn't have the buckles. So, I am very happy that I wont have to get him a new one for next winter!
Glory will be a year old in March. Time flies by fast! She's a little devil horse though! She's very spirited and strong willed. I cant wait to start really working with her in spring; she needs to learn to be more respectful to humans! I wish I could post some pictures to show how much she's grown. But I cant, because I lost my camera.... again! I want to buy a new one, a really nice one since I'm kind of into photography. I cant afford to at the moment though. Hopefully soon! Maybe in my next blog I will actually have some pictures.
Pony (aka:Jasper) seems to love the cold though. He especially loves to eat the snow. He also likes to find bits of ice to eat as well. He usually is very hard on his blanket in the winter. He used to grab the straps on the front of his blanket and run around with them in his mouth. I finally found a blanket that works for him though. Its a Rhino; the one that simply clips in front and doesn't have the buckles. So, I am very happy that I wont have to get him a new one for next winter!
Glory will be a year old in March. Time flies by fast! She's a little devil horse though! She's very spirited and strong willed. I cant wait to start really working with her in spring; she needs to learn to be more respectful to humans! I wish I could post some pictures to show how much she's grown. But I cant, because I lost my camera.... again! I want to buy a new one, a really nice one since I'm kind of into photography. I cant afford to at the moment though. Hopefully soon! Maybe in my next blog I will actually have some pictures.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Finally
For the longest time we have had wooden posts sitting next to the side of the barn waiting to be used. And, now we are finally going to be building our new paddock. The wooden boards were picked up the other days, and construction starts tomorrow (hopefully.) It is one small step to building up our barn.
My parent's bought the place in March of 2008. The ten and a half acre property came with a ranch house, a metal pole barn, and various other garages. In a few short months we managed to get stalls, a feed room, and a tack room all built in the pole barn; we also managed to get the majority of the fencing done and get the horses moved in during August of 2008. Since then the only thing added has been the run-in shed. However, as always on a horsefarm, there are many other projects and work to be done. The other goals on our list conclude of: fencing in another paddock and another field, building another run-in shed, building an outdoor riding ring, and putting mats in the aisle way of our barn. Now, luckily one of the projects is going to be crossed off the list soon. I'll have to take pictures to put on my next blog post. Until then you'll have to settle for a picture of another barn resident.
For the longest time we have had wooden posts sitting next to the side of the barn waiting to be used. And, now we are finally going to be building our new paddock. The wooden boards were picked up the other days, and construction starts tomorrow (hopefully.) It is one small step to building up our barn.
My parent's bought the place in March of 2008. The ten and a half acre property came with a ranch house, a metal pole barn, and various other garages. In a few short months we managed to get stalls, a feed room, and a tack room all built in the pole barn; we also managed to get the majority of the fencing done and get the horses moved in during August of 2008. Since then the only thing added has been the run-in shed. However, as always on a horsefarm, there are many other projects and work to be done. The other goals on our list conclude of: fencing in another paddock and another field, building another run-in shed, building an outdoor riding ring, and putting mats in the aisle way of our barn. Now, luckily one of the projects is going to be crossed off the list soon. I'll have to take pictures to put on my next blog post. Until then you'll have to settle for a picture of another barn resident.
Tigger
This is our barn cat, Tigger. He's not the best mouser in the world, but he tries. He's an older guy with a lot of old battle wounds. He came with the property; if we didn't take him he would have been sent to the ASPCA by his old owners. He's a sweetheart who loves attention.
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