Category Archives: Horses

Moonlit profile

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Mary K. Smith

A full moon shines brightly over the summer sky, tonight.  As I walked towards the field, I glanced at the horse walking towards me, my heart stopped for a second… the image… the profile was that of my very beloved … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Remington!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Mary K. Smith

Our dear little Remington… ok, not so little.. Remi turned NINE, today!!! On May 16th, 2003, Squall delivered a healthy colt. My friend, Erin, helped with the delivery as she’d been a part of many more foalings than I had.  … Continue reading →

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Nights like these…

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Mary K. Smith

As I venture out into the darkness for night feed.  I’m wrapped in moonbeams from a near full moon.  The night is quiet and peaceful… it envelops me and I smile.  The horses in the close field are glad to … Continue reading →

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Remembering friends

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Mary K. Smith

Yesterday, it wasn’t planned, but I visited graves of many dear friends. I drove by Brookview, adjusted the LiveStrong band on John’s marker and had my conversation with him.  Thought of Melissa who is also buried there… we were in … Continue reading →

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Photo a Day 12-20-10

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

I’ll admit, wresting a 8 food diameter steel wobbly ring that kept wanting to either crash on it’s side or take off uncontrollably is interesting.  It was an interesting opportunity to be able to throw some muscle into it and … Continue reading →

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Photo a Day, 12-14-10

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

Well, first a Happy Birthday to my Daddy!!!  But he’s not here for a photo… So, Keep repeating… eventually you can trick yourself into believing it… or your brain freezes and you just don’t care anymore. I did the eyes … Continue reading →

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Photo a Day 12-11-10 & 12-12-10

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

Apparently I forgot to put up Saturday’s photo of the day… well… Saturday’s & Sunday’s are sort of related… Shirley and Rosie heading to their owner’s farm. It has truly been a pleasure having them. They’ve enriched my life and … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 29, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

    I think this is his first time wearing a saddle… I know his first time in the western saddle… the same saddle his sire used to wear 🙂 Someday… hopefully in the not too distant future, I’ll be … Continue reading →

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Photo a Day 11-27-10

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

A cold day here at Leaky Creek… well at least cold comparatively to the weather we’d been having.  Water tubs froze overnight… nasty cold wind whipping around!  Brrrr….  I spent most of the day inside. Child managed to grate on … Continue reading →

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Photo a Day 11-23-10

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

Coming in for breakfast.  Figures… I bring the camera hoping to get great galloping shots… and they barely trot up… Willow in fact chose to walk… the whole way… not a single trot step… In the words of John, “Lazy … Continue reading →

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