So I forgot the most important part of why I posted last. Thanks Christy for reminding me! I have an interview with Washington State University for vet school. This process has been so long and I've still got a long way to go, but this is a nice little boost. The whole thing starts in October, applications are due the first week of October. I had heard from three of the other schools (Colorado State University- will know about an interview the end of this month, University of California-Davis - will know of an interview in February, University of Pennsylvania - can be notified of an interview two weeks in advance all the way through March) but I had not heard a word from WSU until I got the letter the other day.
Also, last night I got to participate in the best family tradition. We pick a family in need and then do the "12 days of Christmas" to them. Last night was the fifth day so we did a couple of pineapples (they can be cut into golden rings :) ). I had to deliver last nights, usually dad and the young men do it because he is young men's president. Of course it is not easy, they have a window right by the door so I could only place it on the front porch. Plus they have a motion sensor light, but I think they are honoring our first night wishes to not try and catch your "pixie friends because they are small and their hearts couldn't handle a scare". Still gets your heart going when the light comes on!
18 December 2009
16 December 2009
Winter is here!
And I want out! I know people say they like four seasons, but is there anywhere where they aren't quite as extreme?! Granted we do not have the Wyoming wind, but snow, rain, freezing rain and sleet all in one day? Whew. So three of the Thoroughbreds are down in New Mexico, I'm not sure how they are doing, but I hope it's great!
We released these little gals (& guys?) in the spring on
Bet on the Bay, or little miss temper as I nicknamed her, she's still here in WA got hurt
The handsome devil Trigg. A Lapponian Herder puppy.
I've posted some fun pictures, so enjoy!
McGee the Papillion, the picture is from last year, but it's festive
Two time Horse of the Year Curlin
Who totally would not want to stick their dog in a pillow case, it's only natural right?
Bad ear hair day for McGee, static and Papillions don't mix well
An elk I saw on the way to my grandparents, here they are a nuisance
McGee the Papillion, the picture is from last year, but it's festive
Two time Horse of the Year Curlin
Who totally would not want to stick their dog in a pillow case, it's only natural right?
Bad ear hair day for McGee, static and Papillions don't mix well
An elk I saw on the way to my grandparents, here they are a nuisance
We released these little gals (& guys?) in the spring on
Bet on the Bay, or little miss temper as I nicknamed her, she's still here in WA got hurt
The handsome devil Trigg. A Lapponian Herder puppy.21 November 2009
My horses are all becoming racehorses!
Only one of my four T-Breds that I broke was able to get on the trailer. I was not there and they had some problems (not on the horse end, more on the handler end). I have had to work with one of them because she is now afraid of the trailer. Anyways, the rest are leaving after Thanksgiving. Woohoo!
Got a notification that my little Devil Child (my favorite 'evil' foal from KY the first time) had his first official workout. Hopefully soon he will be racing! He will be three next year.
My life right now consists of a two hour round trip to school each day. I have not heard from any of the vet schools I have applied to in regard to an interview. Apparently I will not know until next year. I applied to four schools: Colorado State University, Washington State University, University of California-Davis and University of Pennsylvania. I am still working on a backup plan if I do not get into school!
Got a notification that my little Devil Child (my favorite 'evil' foal from KY the first time) had his first official workout. Hopefully soon he will be racing! He will be three next year.
My life right now consists of a two hour round trip to school each day. I have not heard from any of the vet schools I have applied to in regard to an interview. Apparently I will not know until next year. I applied to four schools: Colorado State University, Washington State University, University of California-Davis and University of Pennsylvania. I am still working on a backup plan if I do not get into school!
07 August 2009
The Latest and Greatest from the Lamest Life :)
I have neglected my blog! And just about anything that relates to a computer. Here is what is happening lately in my life and what I will give some updates on.
Last month (July) I worked at a horse camp. All girl camps for a week. My duties included: (before the camps started) riding horses to get them ready for beginners to ride, riding a horse that only had ten rides to help sell her for the elderly owner, (during camp) helping instruct the girls on grooming, saddling, riding, etc., giving horsmanship lessons on first aid, riding on the trail ride with them to insure safety and other various tasks (i.e. farm hand, landscaping, veterinarian, horse manager, baby sitter ... you name it I probably did it).
Some scary tales from the camps: Had to pony a pregnant mare that had grumpy horomones halfway up a mountain and all the way down the mountain...the whole time she was trying to bite/kick Sax who decided to be the weeniest pony horse that day, oh and console a scared/crying girl half the time. Had one girl on the same aforementioned mare, who is a very well trained reining mare that had her saddle slip on the side of the mare. The greatest part was the little girl just kept riding like it was normal, clip clop clip clop. Finally, same mare (Starting to see a pattern? Bad things only happen in three's right?) who belongs to a veterinarian began to colic, also known as life threatening stomach ache. This particular mare was one of the most painful mares, she would hardly walk without wanting to lay down and roll. Needless to say, was hauled to Washington State University veterinary school and avoided surgery.
At the same time as all this, in the evenings I was helping halter break some Thoroughbred foals for a gentleman that races in New Mexico. Then we hatched this crazy idea to break four of his horses to ride before he sends two of them in September.
And at the moment I am at my grandparents ready to go to a wedding reception tomorrow, so pretty quick deadline to get a couple of horses ready to go!
I'll keep y'all posted!
Last month (July) I worked at a horse camp. All girl camps for a week. My duties included: (before the camps started) riding horses to get them ready for beginners to ride, riding a horse that only had ten rides to help sell her for the elderly owner, (during camp) helping instruct the girls on grooming, saddling, riding, etc., giving horsmanship lessons on first aid, riding on the trail ride with them to insure safety and other various tasks (i.e. farm hand, landscaping, veterinarian, horse manager, baby sitter ... you name it I probably did it).
Some scary tales from the camps: Had to pony a pregnant mare that had grumpy horomones halfway up a mountain and all the way down the mountain...the whole time she was trying to bite/kick Sax who decided to be the weeniest pony horse that day, oh and console a scared/crying girl half the time. Had one girl on the same aforementioned mare, who is a very well trained reining mare that had her saddle slip on the side of the mare. The greatest part was the little girl just kept riding like it was normal, clip clop clip clop. Finally, same mare (Starting to see a pattern? Bad things only happen in three's right?) who belongs to a veterinarian began to colic, also known as life threatening stomach ache. This particular mare was one of the most painful mares, she would hardly walk without wanting to lay down and roll. Needless to say, was hauled to Washington State University veterinary school and avoided surgery.
At the same time as all this, in the evenings I was helping halter break some Thoroughbred foals for a gentleman that races in New Mexico. Then we hatched this crazy idea to break four of his horses to ride before he sends two of them in September.
And at the moment I am at my grandparents ready to go to a wedding reception tomorrow, so pretty quick deadline to get a couple of horses ready to go!
I'll keep y'all posted!
28 March 2009
Raise Your Hand If You Agree
(To start I'm back in Washington State...more information on next post)
Please read with lightheartedness!
1. You are sick of winter.
2. You look at pictures of flowers and house plants to imagine what Spring is like.
3. You can wake yourself up at 4 a.m. when by yourself, but you cannot seem to wake-up at all on your own at your parents.
4. You can't make up your mind.
5. Your sick of hearing about the economic crisis from a media that blew it out of proportion in the first place.
6. Enough with the 'global warming' (See comment #1)
7. We should be able to make up our own words that make it in the dictionary, just like Shakespeare. (This would be splendiforous!)
8. Mundane is, well, mundane.
9. Winter clothes are way too bulky.
10. Arizona sounds nice right now.
11. ...or Grand Cayman...
12. ...even California!
13. Writing in a blog late at night when you cannot sleep might not be the best idea.
That is all folks...thanks for reading!
Renfield
Please read with lightheartedness!
1. You are sick of winter.
2. You look at pictures of flowers and house plants to imagine what Spring is like.
3. You can wake yourself up at 4 a.m. when by yourself, but you cannot seem to wake-up at all on your own at your parents.
4. You can't make up your mind.
5. Your sick of hearing about the economic crisis from a media that blew it out of proportion in the first place.
6. Enough with the 'global warming' (See comment #1)
7. We should be able to make up our own words that make it in the dictionary, just like Shakespeare. (This would be splendiforous!)
8. Mundane is, well, mundane.
9. Winter clothes are way too bulky.
10. Arizona sounds nice right now.
11. ...or Grand Cayman...
12. ...even California!
13. Writing in a blog late at night when you cannot sleep might not be the best idea.
That is all folks...thanks for reading!
Renfield
You will be missed.
We will always love you Butter-Boy.
You have touched the lives of many.
We will always love you Butter-Boy.
You have touched the lives of many.
08 January 2009
Stuck in the Grand Ol' Bluegrass
Made it to Kentucky alright. Now I'm just here, most likely waiting for my future boss to come up for one of the horse sales so I can go around with him there and then mosey on down to South Carolina. Unfortunately everyone is working, so I have had some unexciting days. A foal was born last night on the farm, first one of the season here on the farm. A little bay filly I guess. Let the foaling/breeding season begin!
03 January 2009
Major Update
Ok, so I really promise to be better about updating this thing. I guess that's my New Year's Resolution. And I suppose I will be breaking that resolution for the first month because my computer has gone kaput.
Dead in the water as they say.
Anyways...
I successfully completed my second KEMI course. Yippie! All the yearlings were really good. Unfortunately our riding time was cut short b early cold, the ground just got too hard and we started to have some leg problems associated with hard ground (splint bone problems), nothing too serious, just leaves an unsightly bump on the leg.
To add to the unfortunate news, I believe I lost one of my memory cards that had all my pictures of the yearlings out in the snow while visiting the fam. Maybe it will be discoverd in August when the mini Himalayas of Snow are all gone.
However! Bad news is usually followed by good news right? The good news is I was awarded a scholarship through the internship. It is called the Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers' Club Award Week. I got some money and then I got to spend a week doing something of my choice. I got to spend a week with the Darley training/rehab/recuperation/transfer/etc. barn at the Keeneland racetrack. I also got to go with the Darley horses and watch them get loaded on a plane destined for Dubai and spend a day with a track veterinarian and a day with a racehorse to see the typical going ons 'behind the scenes' at races. I had great fun learning from the trainer at Darley and the riders. Darley is owned by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum who is the prime minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates and the ruler of Dubai.
Ok now for the fun of this post!
White Tie, one of the Darley horses after a morning gallop
I like the blury background pictures
Got to love five o'clock in the morning!
The key to this picture is really
knowing how many horses are in it
Dead in the water as they say.
Anyways...
I successfully completed my second KEMI course. Yippie! All the yearlings were really good. Unfortunately our riding time was cut short b early cold, the ground just got too hard and we started to have some leg problems associated with hard ground (splint bone problems), nothing too serious, just leaves an unsightly bump on the leg.
To add to the unfortunate news, I believe I lost one of my memory cards that had all my pictures of the yearlings out in the snow while visiting the fam. Maybe it will be discoverd in August when the mini Himalayas of Snow are all gone.
However! Bad news is usually followed by good news right? The good news is I was awarded a scholarship through the internship. It is called the Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers' Club Award Week. I got some money and then I got to spend a week doing something of my choice. I got to spend a week with the Darley training/rehab/recuperation/transfer/etc. barn at the Keeneland racetrack. I also got to go with the Darley horses and watch them get loaded on a plane destined for Dubai and spend a day with a track veterinarian and a day with a racehorse to see the typical going ons 'behind the scenes' at races. I had great fun learning from the trainer at Darley and the riders. Darley is owned by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum who is the prime minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates and the ruler of Dubai.
Ok now for the fun of this post!
White Tie, one of the Darley horses after a morning gallop
I like the blury background pictures
Got to love five o'clock in the morning!The key to this picture is really
knowing how many horses are in it
There's just a taste of some other pictures I need to put up here. Just so everyone knows though, I am moving to South Carolina for a new job where I get to ride crazy two-year-olds in training. I will send another update from there when I can!
Hope everyone is enjoying the New Year!
Hope everyone is enjoying the New Year!
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