This sentence has been on my mind for a while.  I am the Registration secretary for the Akhal-Teke Association of America, so I help facilitate registering Akhal-Tekes.  We (the ATAA) have tried to make the process as easy as possible... Continue reading →

My friend Aarene Storms has suggested a ‘Blog Hop’ for these lovely, NW winter days (read:  gloomy, muddy, drizzly, extra barn work days) to get to know each other.  So, as I’m nowhere near the trails, here goes: *  Introduce... Continue reading →

Ok, they had barn names before, and those are probably what we will continue to call them.  But, a registered name is a whole ‘nother deal.  Not only is it the horse’s ‘real’ name for life, but I take naming... Continue reading →

Justin (my wonderful farrier of many years) came out Friday to get horses done.  We usually divide the bunch into two trips, as I have around 12 that he does.  Anyway, he came out and his wife Keiko showed up... Continue reading →

As the days are getting shorter and the rains are getting more frequent, we try to take advantage of those really lovely fall days.  Last week, Monica came out on one of those glorious, crisp days with really nice light. ... Continue reading →

A few weeks ago, Polish photographer Wotjeck Kwiatkowski came to the farm and took some photos.  Here are a few.  The top two are of Khaleesi (barn name still) 2016 filly by Gallo out of Aishet.  For sale, $8500 and... Continue reading →

The barn party on Sunday went well.  Not quite as many people as last year (probably because the weather was rather threatening and it kept spitting rain), but we had a steady stream.  The mares and foals were out in... Continue reading →

Today is our annual Open Barn Party.  We open the barn for people to come see the foals (and all the other horses) and to say thank you!  We’ve been cleaning, mowing and getting things looking nice (which also helps... Continue reading →

Every summer for the past several years, we have an Open Barn Party so everyone can come meet the foals and see the horses. It also helps us get motivated to get everything prepared for winter, lol. This year it’s... Continue reading →

This time of year, my favorite sport is taking photos of the foals.  They are so interesting (and interested!).  George is very bold and a bit of a scamp. Khaleesi is sweet and mild (so far, anyway) I turned both... Continue reading →