Katey

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KATEY - 20+ year old, 14.3h, chestnut Quarter Horse pony mare. She is sweet, easy to handle, and fun to ride.

Update: Katey has had training, it is old training but done well. She is impatient and a little pushy in cross ties, She has some wonderful ground work. Under saddle she chews the bit a lot and tosses her head. She has a lot of spirit for an old lady (like an Arab). She knows how to neck rein and is light on the bit. She leg yields and is very responsive. She can be very resistant at times when pushing her into a trot (throws her head) and likes to get her own way. We did not push her too hard as it was her first ride, we more or less coaxed her along and blocked her way when she started to be naughty. She ALWAYS came back to the rider though. My trainer's recommendation is that she will be a really terrific mount with a 60-90 day refresher. She is very affectionate and really wants to bond with someone. She is VERY pretty in a saddle and bridle and we think she could be a show stopper! If someone is looking for a good spirited mount, she is definitely the girl!

$500

Feedlot Picture:


Now:


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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 13.3h - Chestnut QH Pony Mar
Post by foxie on Nov 28, 2005, 9:21pm

In foster care with tinkerslady in Seattle WA.

November 27th 2005

Feel free to contact her Placement Specialist for any questions you may have on the super gal!!
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 13.3h - Chestnut QH Pony Mar
Post by tinkerslady on Dec 27, 2005, 9:06pm

I thought I would give a short update on Katey girl. She has settled in nicely and really tries to please. She knows a lot, lunging, neck reining, direct rein, etc. I would have to say she just needs a gentle rider as she is defensive in anything stronger than a snaffle. She needs lots of caboose work as this seems to be her worst area (massive chest, little caboose) She really likes the lovies though and she is a tester for space issues. She just wants to be in your pocket. We went out to give the kids treats on Christmas day and found out she loves apples and peppermint candy canes. Folks, she is a keeper. She has a lot of forward and it really doesn't take much unless you want the canter (that caboose problem) but she does collect and has really pretty movement. She gets along well with geldings in the pasture but I think she will try to be alpha with other mares. She really is a terrific lady! I still haven't done the preg check yet. Will update when I have the results of that.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 13.3h - Chestnut QH Pony Mar
Post by tinkerslady on Dec 31, 2005, 4:29pm

Ok we finally got some pics but a few are dark.
She is a terrific Girl! She has still shown no signs of being blind in any way shape or form, the vet said she is a little limited because of her age and cataracts.
We had fun today as Rodeo51 came out and rode her (as well as my trainer Carolyn) They used a hackamore, cool huh! She was good as gold, most of the time. We didn't lunge her first so she was really fresh this morning. Anyway here they are: the first one I title Feisty Girl!





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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by Mopar Rox on Dec 31, 2005, 4:58pm

Thanks for the update and fun pics. It's great to see what happens as the horses go onto the next step. I wish everyone could update more.......busy time of year though. But it really helps us newbies who someday can adopt, to hear and see updates like this as things progress.
Happy New Year
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by rodeo51 on Dec 31, 2005, 8:52pm

I would like to add that I think Katy is a great little mare. Lots of fun to ride, has a mind of her own at times, but always comes back to ya. With more riding she is going to be one great horse and a real sweetie. She love those candy canes. ;-) We will try and get better pics that arn't so dark next time.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by slyemouse on Jan 6, 2006, 11:35am

Jeez looking at her feedlot pictures and the ones you took I would never have guessed it was the same horse! You have done a great JOB! Can you tell me what you are feeding her? I have two older horses now and would be interested in your secrets!
Shana
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by tinkerslady on Jan 7, 2006, 8:27pm

I know Orchard mix hay but am not sure of the grain as my barn manager gets it. She really swears by it as it is a generic brand but it is made from the remaining grains used in Human food. She adds a little bit of vitamins to it. It is funny because I see Katey and don't see that much weight yet. But this little girl is a Powerhouse! She would have no trouble carrying my 270lb husband around and not break a sweat. Very forward mare who likes to GO! I think she would be great on trails!
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by rodeo51 on Jan 9, 2006, 8:38pm

I have to agree with Linda...Katey is a powerhouse, and has quite the personality. Yesterday I was out at the barn getting Katey saddled up and Jana was there talking to people about Tahoe. Well Katey thought all those people should be giving her attention instead of checking out Tahoe. She was quite put out and kept wanting to moving over to say hi. The only thing stopping her were the cross ties. Tahoes stall is right next to the cross ties. She finally settled down and we got some riding in. She is a fun little mare and would make someone a great trail horse.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by horsekrazi on Jan 22, 2006, 6:56pm

How is Katey doing? Any update pictures? What kind of riding do you think she would be good at?
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by tinkerslady on Jan 22, 2006, 7:01pm

Well this old lady is sure got her own thoughts about things. As she is getting healthier and more in shape (thanks to Rodeo51) she is starting to have more opinions about things. I think that she has probably been mainly trail ridden. She is getting her basics tuned up and doing really well. I am going to let Rodeo51 to expand as she is doing all the riding on Katey. Funny that you mentioned pictures as she had some taken today so we will see how they came out.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by tinkerslady on Jan 22, 2006, 9:45pm

Here is an update pic and boy doesn't she look great!!!!?
THANK YOU RODEO51!!!!


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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by cybercat on Jan 22, 2006, 10:07pm

She looks FABULOUS!!! Looks totally different- perky, confident. How thrilled I am and how proud you all must be! She's stunning.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by pony on Jan 22, 2006, 10:11pm

Who is her foster mom?
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by foxie on Jan 22, 2006, 10:19pm

Pony ~ Her foster mom is Linda - tinkerslady
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by rodeo51 on Jan 23, 2006, 12:11am

Katey is doing just fine. At times she tries to test your space, but were working on that... ;-)
Today Tinkersladys trainer suggested that we try using a martingale on her so she would quit throwing her head and collect herself better. She did fairly good and I want to continue using it. The best part is she is finally starting to gain some muscle in her butt with all this work. I will be very happy when all this rain quits so we can go outside of the arena. I am starting to get webbed feet sloshing through the mud...LOL
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by cvl on Jan 23, 2006, 5:53am

Great job! She looks wonderful!!
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by horsekrazi on Jan 23, 2006, 6:22am

Wow, she looks amazing! You could also use a tie down to keep from throwing her head (it is the western version of a martangle). I would love to come visit her sometime!
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by tinkerslady on Jan 23, 2006, 9:13am

She is in Bothel WA just let me know when you would like to come out.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by equinemom on Jan 23, 2006, 11:16am

Jan 23, 2006, 6:22am, horsekrazi wrote:Wow, she looks amazing! You could also use a tie down to keep from throwing her head (it is the western version of a martangle). I would love to come visit her sometime!

Please do not use a tie down on this mare, the martingale is much better, so she can learn to use self carriage rather than bracing against a tiedown! Neck muscles will have stiffness and "brace" if a tie-down is used and you want her to soften and yield and build her correct topline.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by rodeo51 on Jan 23, 2006, 12:36pm

I have no plans on using a tiedown.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by horsekrazi on Jan 23, 2006, 3:00pm

oh jeez, i didnt know tie-downs were bad, I have never really used one... I just heard it might be helpful. Thanks for correcting me!
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by cat67 on Jan 24, 2006, 2:51pm

Have you had a chance to float her teeth? At that age, I'd suspect sharp teeth as a reason for head-throwing. Sometimes they get so used to their mouth hurting that they keep up the head-throwing even after the floating...takes them a while to realize the bit doesn't hurt anymore.

She looks beyond amazing - like a different horse from her feedlot photo. She doesn't look senior at ALL.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by rodeo51 on Jan 24, 2006, 3:02pm

I don't believe her teeth have been floated yet, but when she was wearing the hackmore she threw her head also.
I will have to ask Linda about her teeth.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by piopico on Jan 25, 2006, 8:37pm

I just can't stop looking at this mare. I'd love a confirmation about her age.....if she's sound and with that much 'oomph', is she really over 20?
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by rodeo51 on Jan 26, 2006, 6:16pm

When I have been out riding Katey I haven't noticed any indications of her being unsound at all. She is barefoot and was suppose to be trimmed on Tuesday. As for her age...the vet hasn't been there yet to float her teeth so I have no clue. The trainer says she is at least 20. Thats about all I can tell you right now.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by stewart26 on Jan 27, 2006, 10:37am

Try this, press your hands on the side of her cheeks where her back teeth are. If she throws her head then she might have a sharp tooth. They will throw there head in a hackamore too. Any kind of pressure will hurt if she has bad teeth. If it's not the teeth it's a training proble. You could try turing her in a curicel every time she throws her head up. When doing this, keep turing her untill she gives to pressure and dropes her head or stops and gives to the rain. Also called one rain stop. You can stop just about any bad behaivor with a one rain stop. It's call redirecting there atention to some thing other then what you where doing. If you have sattilight tv then you get RFD TV. They have two hours of horse training shows a day. Direct TV it's chanle 379 and Dish I think it is in the 900's. Direct TV horse shows start at 1:00 pm and agin at 4:00 pm
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by stewart26 on Jan 27, 2006, 10:44am

Just one more note. cheeck her for back pain and fitting of the saddle. Horses will throw there head if there are having back pain too.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by rodeo51 on Jan 27, 2006, 12:12pm

How about Comcast?? I don't have direct TV or dish.

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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by cybercat on Jan 27, 2006, 9:20pm

maybe someone could tape it?
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by tinkerslady on Feb 2, 2006, 11:37am

A quick update: Katey had her teeth floated today. She was a good girl and we also had her preg checked. She is Not pregnant, YEAH!
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by foxie on Feb 8, 2006, 12:34pm

Katey's Guardian Angel is rodeo51!!

(^ That must be Katey! )
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by rodeo51 on Feb 8, 2006, 1:48pm

Cute Foxie!
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by rodeo51 on Feb 12, 2006, 9:25pm

Went out and rode Katey today. It was nice to be out there since I hadn't been able to ride her last weekend. Tinkerslady met me out there and we took some pics, which she will post later.
Katey was really good today. We worked in the arena a bit then I decided to take her out of the arena and into the wonderful sunshine. She was so funny. I took her down the long road that comes into the property and she was really watching everything. She would stop and look intently at what was ahead. Not spooky at all, but wasn't quite sure she wanted to go down that road. With a little urging..we kept going. When we got out to the main road, she stopped again and looked. Again I urged her forward off to the right and away we went. She went another 200 ft and basically let me know that it was far enough by coming to a dead halt and wouldn't go any further. I have no clue what was concerning her. So I turned around and went back but made her pass the driveway and go down the road a ways about 1000 ft, which she did really well and didn't stop at all. On the way back to the arena she was very calm and didn't try to hurry back.
This is the first time that Katey has been out of the arena and away from the property since she arrived. She did really well and with time will be less concerned about leaving the area.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by cybercat on Feb 13, 2006, 8:33am

woo-hoo! You go, Katey! You look incredible- what a great job your caregivers are doing!
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by jennywho on Feb 13, 2006, 9:30am

Wow, she looks awesome. Great job with her.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by piopico on Feb 13, 2006, 2:14pm

She's fantastic!!!!!!!!!!! 20+ years old.......there's still some spunk in the old gal yet.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by rodeo51 on Feb 13, 2006, 3:21pm

I would say that there is alot of spunk in Katey. She likes to go and is not boring to ride at all. Definately doesn't act her age! When the vet was out to float her teeth, he said she was at least 20.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by tinkerslady on Feb 16, 2006, 1:44pm

Hi All, Please let everyone know that this girl is doing absolutely terrific under saddle. Really sane and not spooky at all. She really needs a forever home. Unless, of course, Rodeo51 adopts her .
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by rodeo51 on Feb 17, 2006, 6:59pm

Hey Everyone...Katey needs a forever home where she will get lots of love and attention. She doesn't want to be just a pasture pet. She needs a job and would be great for a kid or adult that would love to ride the trails with her or maybe a 4-H project. She is wonderful under saddle and lots of fun to ride.
I would love to adopt her but I just can't afford it right now. If anyone has questions about her...ask me and I will do my best to answer. She really is a sweetie.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by rodeo51 on Feb 19, 2006, 4:20pm



Heres a pics I took of Katey today...more to come ;-)
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by rodeo51 on Feb 19, 2006, 4:52pm






here are more of Katey..she decided to roll after I had her all brushed...oh well, she was having fun.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by rodeo51 on Feb 19, 2006, 5:34pm






Three more of Katey...she was fun to ride today, full of piss and vinegar.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by rodeo51 on Feb 19, 2006, 8:19pm



Had to add one more pic.
This gal needs a home where she won't be a pasture pet...she needs a job. She does not act her age at all. Wouldn't someone like to have this lovely mare...
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by rodeo51 on Feb 20, 2006, 11:45am

Katey is still looking for that forever home.....:-)
She was doing great yesterday when I rode..looking better all the time as you can see from the pictures.
Horsekrazi...I doubt she would be up for 6 hour rides though. Heck, I am not sure I could do a 6 hour ride right now...LOL
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by boomersmom on Feb 22, 2006, 10:09am

rodeo51, really great pictures!!
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by rodeo51 on Feb 25, 2006, 6:26pm

Went out and rode Katey today. She keeps getting healthier...fun to ride. Here are some pics











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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by rodeo51 on Feb 25, 2006, 7:49pm

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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by mkgbuegel on Feb 25, 2006, 9:36pm

Looks like shes doing great!
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by tinkerslady on Feb 25, 2006, 10:44pm

She is doing so terrific with Rodeo! I cannot thank her enough for all the work she has put into her. Now if we could only find someplace in the Bothel area where she can pasture board her inexpensively, Rodeo could keep her. I say pasture board as Katey, while has adjusted really dislikes being in a stall. She will still paw if people are in the barn and are not there to turn her out. Bless her heart! We don't have pasture boarding where she is now.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by Tina on Feb 25, 2006, 11:08pm

rodeo, you are doing a fantastic job with her. if she is meant to be, something will come thru for you!!! you deserve her! keep up the great work...
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by fototropic on Feb 26, 2006, 9:37am

Rodeo, she looks wonderful and the two of you look very happy together. I really hope something works out for you both.
Pam
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by rodeo51 on Mar 12, 2006, 4:04pm

Went out to ride and see Katey today. Breezy went with me and we met Tinkerslady and her husband out at the barn. Katey was feeling really good. She even gave a little buck while we were cantering. That surprized me a little, she hadn't done that before. She just wanted to keep me on my toes...LOL She is a fun and amazing little horse. i will try and get some more pis posted.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by breezy on Mar 12, 2006, 5:18pm

Awww, Katey was just feeling her oats today!

She crow hopped a little on poor Rodeo in the arena!
Jackie, you can out movies on photbucket now!

Little miss looked SO cute getting a good roll;

Thanks for introducing me to her and tinkers and my barn buddy *The one who tried the "I'm SO UNLOVED" and wrangled a couple of Katey's carrots!*
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by rodeo51 on Mar 12, 2006, 5:27pm

The barn buddy is Tahoe...he is in the same barn as Katey. he was showing his sad face as we were feeding carrots to Katey. It worked...he managed to wrangle a couple of carrots from Breezy. He was so cute. He wanted to be out with us so bad instead of having to stay on stall rest.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut Mare (Updat
Post by breezy on Mar 12, 2006, 5:41pm

Tahoe!! That's right!

I mean, he looked SOOOOO pathetic and neglected you know-

!NOT!

*going to smuggle him some more treats next time
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by rodeo51 on Mar 19, 2006, 7:38pm

Went out and spent the day with Katey today. It was such a lovely day out I rode in the arena for a bit, then took Katey out side and down the road. She didn't mind leaving the property at all this time. The main road is gravel and a dead end so there is very little traffic. Heading down to the end of the road is all downhill, on the way back Katey had to work a bit climbing the hill...it was good exersize for her. I think she enjoyed getting out into the sunshine as much as I did. After riding we just sorta hung out together...she grazing and me laying in the sun. I love spring days like this...:-)


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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by tinkerslady on Mar 19, 2006, 8:37pm

Terrific work Rodeo51!
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by lbanimals on Apr 18, 2006, 10:59pm

Anything new with Katey? She seems like such a nice older gal.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by rodeo51 on Jun 10, 2006, 5:44pm

Went out and rode Katey today. She is such a great girl. I really enjoy spending time with her. I try and ride her once a week and there have been two girls at the barn who have been riding her also. She gets along great with the kids. After riding in the arena for a bit decided to ride down the gravel road. She likes to get out and about and see different things. Had her canter up the hill back to the barn. That gave her a bit of a workout...
After riding I gave her a chance to graze a bit. She loves the grass and would make a good lawnmower...LOL
Here are 3 pics I took today



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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by Tina on Jun 10, 2006, 8:26pm

your doing a great job with katie. the granola bars are really paying off that is one spoiled horse but we need to see more pics, more often....LOL
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by rodeo51 on Jun 10, 2006, 8:33pm

Don't forget about all the apples and carrots. If I didn't bring a treat with me she would wonder what was wrong...LOL If I lay the sack down near her with the treats in it, she tries to get in it when I am not looking...
She's only a little bit spoiled...
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by Tina on Jun 10, 2006, 8:38pm

just a little spoiled??
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by rodeo51 on Jun 10, 2006, 8:44pm

Here is a pic taken on 5-29-06


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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by LindaL on Jun 19, 2006, 9:50pm

Rodeo51,
this mare looks great! You've done well by her!
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by rodeo51 on Jun 19, 2006, 10:48pm

Thanks Linda...Katey is a sweetheart.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by rodeo51 on Jun 25, 2006, 8:01pm

Went out today to see Katey and do some riding. Took tatesmom with me, she wanted to meet Katey. I rode for for about 45 minutes, but then decided it was to warm to ride. Afterward I decided to give Katey a bath. First bath I had given her. She was very good and seemed to like the water on a warm day. When I was done bathing I took a few pics of myself and tatesmom with Katey then put her back in her pasture...where she promptly rolled. So much for being clean...LOL
Here are a few pics from today..











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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by Tina on Jun 25, 2006, 8:04pm

awww, isnt she pretty!! and it is so nice to put a face to a name. HI TATESMOM!! hi jackie...lol iv'e seen you before...LOL

k, gotta head out and treat mahan. katey looks great!
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by rodeo51 on Jun 25, 2006, 8:05pm

The first pic is tatesmom...in case you hadn't figured that out...LOL
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by tatesmom on Jun 25, 2006, 8:44pm

I had to take pic number 5, Katie leaving her mommie a dukie present and then laughing about it, notice her grin. Katie is one beauty and such a nice girl. Her mommie rodeo really loves her and takes excellent care of her.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by tinkerslady on Jul 15, 2006, 7:33am

Katey has finally got her own person. Congrats Jackie!!!!!!
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by rodeo51 on Jul 15, 2006, 7:55am

Yep, I am Kateys new/old person. Ever since I started working with this mare I thought she was special, and now she gets to be mine!
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by mulesrule on Jul 15, 2006, 8:23am

CONGRATS Jackie, I'm glad she's yours! She has it made now.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by caryn on Jul 15, 2006, 9:31am

BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO KATEY AND RODEO

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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by rodeo51 on Jul 18, 2006, 11:01pm

Katey moved to her new home today. She will be sharing pastures with Hotlips (Ginger) who is a previous CBER rescue up in Arlington.
She loaded into the trailer for the ride up there really well and made her self at home muching on the grass in the pasture. She seemed very relaxed. Ginger was very glad to see a new friend, but Katey was too interested in grazing to pay her any mind.

The first pictures are of the barn they will be sharing. It's such a cute little barn.



This is a pic of Katey grazing and that is Ginger in the back ground with Tatesmom.


katey enjoying the pasture
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by tinkerslady on Jul 19, 2006, 8:03am

It is really lovely up there and Ginger is doing terrific as well. Thanks Tatesmom and Rodeo51 for taking on these beautiful girls!
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by Tina on Jul 19, 2006, 5:35pm

Awwww! look how happy Katey looks!!! She is at Horse Haven now! look at all that green grass! i wish i had that, and I love the barn!!

Can't wait to see more pictures of her. keep up the great work!

Tina
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by ljbrooks on Jul 20, 2006, 11:38pm

Great idea to have a cute little barn. I have struggled with that. I don't have a barn, and hubby is against the 3 sided sheds. Maybe a super cute barn like yours....
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by tatesmom on Jul 24, 2006, 7:06pm

Katie and Ginger (hot lips) are quickly becoming friends, as for my little barn, it really is cute, its 16 x 14, Neil built it for Tate's homecoming 3 years ago...
Katie is a fabulous horse, very smart, kind and willing to please. I call her Rosie, for nosey rosie, because she dont miss anything and is so inquisitive, Rodeo is a lucky gal to have her..
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by LindaL on Jul 24, 2006, 10:26pm

From Zoe to Katey -- new permanent homes!

And the home lookes lovely. I look at the pictures of katey and see a sense of humor in her face. She's a cutie, for sure.

Congratulations all around -- both foster and adopter. Thank yous for all the work put into this mare. She's got what it takes to be a great horse!
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by tinkerslady on Aug 26, 2006, 8:17pm

New pics?
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by rodeo51 on Aug 27, 2006, 10:46am

Well, I went out to see Miss Katey yesterday. She is doing great. There has be questions on if she is preg or not. Tatesmom thought her bag was fuller. I personally don't think she is preg and her bag looks the same to me. She was preg checked on Feb 1 2006 and the vet said no. What do you guys think?

Katey standing by the gate.


Katey standing for her picture

Pic of Kateys bag
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by rodeo51 on Aug 27, 2006, 10:48am

Katey and I also tested a Aussie saddle that Michelle was selling.

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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by rodeo51 on Aug 27, 2006, 11:28am

Katey and me

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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by tinkerslady on Aug 27, 2006, 7:54pm

Those are terrific pics! You two look so happy together! No I don't think so either but I am no expert. If she is preg she would be 9 months along.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by mkgbuegel on Aug 27, 2006, 9:34pm

yeah, I agree, probably not. Maybe shes had babies before so her bags just a little bigger than usuall. But It would be interesting to go out one day and have a new baby waiting for you.
You guys look great!
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by rodeo51 on Aug 28, 2006, 9:33am

Ummmmm Michelle......LOL Yes that would be interesting!
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by Tina on Aug 28, 2006, 9:38am

man, if that was to happen, i would love to be a fly on the barn, so i could see the look on rodeo51's face!!! lmao!!
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by rodeo51 on Aug 28, 2006, 11:07am

Tina...you would hear me screaming all the way to your place...LOL Katey doesn't need to have any baby....she is retired from babies...LOL
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by Tina on Aug 28, 2006, 11:08am

i know, but it sure would be a kodak moment to see your face!!! LMAO!
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by tatesmom on Aug 28, 2006, 10:20pm

I just brought it up as a possibility, her bag was huge and then went down, and of course the vet was out to treat Ginger(hot lips) and Katie the day before the bag got big, both girls had a cough, I got worried and had them treated. The Vet thinks Katie is near 30, her mom rodeo51 strongly disagrees. If she is near thirty she is in good shape. Katie has a great personality and is very kind.
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[cybercat]

Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by tatesmom on Aug 30, 2006, 1:12am

Katey had a new rider today, she is a fiesty old gal, always wants to go, my friend Aretta gave her a baby work out today I thought I would share some pics.

Waiting patiently


Discussing how she WILL being taking the bit nicely:



Her ride with Artie who is an excellent horsewomen


The herd looking on so worried:


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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by angelinmydreams on Aug 30, 2006, 2:19pm

Tatesmom Nice pictures! My butt looks huge!!!!!!!!!!
LOL
They popped up just fine .
Aretta
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by tinkerslady on Sept 1, 2006, 3:49pm

LOL! If Katie is 30 years old then she is one hell of a feisty lady!!!! She has more energy than my 12 year old arab pony! Come to think of it, she had more get up and go than any horse in the barn that we had her in!!!!!

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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by angelinmydreams on Sept 2, 2006, 1:48pm

Katey is defienitly fiesty. When I was riding her she wanted to up and go I wouldn't let her. LOL I am not that fiesty I still had my own horse to ride that day. She is nosey too. What I have seen of her she is always curious as to what you are up to and wants to be in the way . lol She is a nice older mare. Very sweet dispostion.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by rodeo51 on Sept 16, 2006, 11:34pm

Official Notice!.....KATEY IS NOT PREGNANT! I had her checked today by the vet and he gave her yearly vaccinations to her.
After her check I spent some time brushing her down, cleaned out the area where she sleeps, laid down new pine shavings for her to sleep on....of course she had to come right over and see what I was up to. She is one nosey gal...had to check out the bag of shavings, tipped over the wheelbarrow of poo. I thanked her very much...and sent her out of there so I could finish...LOL
After I was done....I caught her laying down out in the pasture. Just as I took the pic...she saw me and got up. Thats Ginger (Hotlips) standing in back of her.


Here is another pic of her trying to clean up Gingers hay.


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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by rodeo51 on Sept 16, 2006, 11:35pm


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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by rodeo51 on Oct 1, 2006, 8:56pm

I just wanted to let you all know that I moved Katey today to a new home in Sylvana at Sylvana Ridge Stables. The stables has 40 acres and there are currently 15 horses on the property. Katey is in a 3 acre pasture with 2 other horses. She has shelter and lots of grass. I believe she will be happy there.
Here are 3 pictures from today
Here she is checking things out after getting off the trailer.

Her favorite pastime...munching grass


Hey Mom...I know your hiding an apple for me.


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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by Tina on Oct 1, 2006, 9:06pm

Not fair! I want all that green!! She looks great Jackie!
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by rodeo51 on Oct 8, 2006, 7:44pm

Went out to see Katey today. She has been at her new home for a week now and is doing well. I did some riding around the trails and pastures which Katey seemed to enjoy
She has a new friend that lives in her pasture. He is a big appy gelding and Katey thinks he is the best. When I put her back , she walked right up to him and they both walked side by side to the far end of the pasture. It was cute.
Here are a few pics from today.



Out on the trail


Back from riding



Katey and her new friend


Modified to fix the pictures
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by caryn on Oct 8, 2006, 8:42pm

Wow, rodeo, you found a great place for her. I love all the space and I'm sure that Katey does to. Thanks for the pics, she's such a pretty girl
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by rodeo51 on Oct 8, 2006, 9:04pm

Thanks caryn. There is alot of area there. Katey and her new gelding friend have 3 acres to themselves. If you look at the last pic of Katey and her friend...look way in the back and you will see the 3 sided shelters for them.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by mkgbuegel on Oct 9, 2006, 8:02am

She looks great & happy too.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by ebo on Oct 11, 2006, 9:17am

Looks like a very nice place, and she looks great! Good job!

I don't think she looks 30 yrs old, either.
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Re: KATEY - 20+ y/o - 14.3h - Chestnut QH Mare
Post by patrolhorse on Oct 11, 2006, 10:09am

So glad you found a great place to board her!! She looks like she is enjoying the good life. Hope to get to meet her one of these days.
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[rodeo51]

Here are some updated pics that I took on 1-14-07 of Katey. It was 27 degrees out and dang cold...LOLI bought a Cordura saddle at the enumclaw auction and I wanted to try it out. When I took the picture I didn't realize that the back strap had slid back. So now I need to buy a strap to stop that. She is really a great horse.





She saw me drive in and was waiting for me.

[piopico]

THanks for the great updates on Katey.........she was one that grabbed at me. I'm so pleased she's turned out so well, no matter HOW old she is. She obviously still wants to be alive and be a friend.

[rodeo51]

I have a couple of new pics of Katey when I was out to see her on Sunday. I had scrubbed her legs earlier so I could protect them from the mud. Thats why they look so clean.... :-)
We did some riding near the trails and surprized a young eagle sitting low in the trees. Katey wasn't sure what to make of him and did some prancing and dancing...LOL

[piopico]

She's looking great....her coat is not at all woolly for the winter weather.
There's lots of 'critters' where I ride too- I have to really keep my eyes open. A turkey vulture took off from the ground about 50 feet away......boy was he huge with his wings spread!

[rodeo51]

Your right...she doesn't have a woolly coat at all, that why I have had a blanket on her all winter. i have been putting flax seed in her grain and it sure has made a difference. She is brite and shinny. :-)

[patrolhorse]

Wow- She looks great! She is holding her weight really good. In fact she looks chunkier than she did last summer! It's so great to hear about these seniors enjoying the good life- although I don't think Katie knows she qualifies as a senior ( still prancing and dancing!!).

[mkgbuegel]

She looks great. A very happy girl.

[angelinmydreams]

HEy rodeo how is little miss Katy doing? I havn't seen you in a long while. Looks as if she held her own this winter

[rodeo51]

Katey is doing great. I manage to go out and see her every weekend and she did very well over the winter.

[rodeo51]

I went out to see Katey on Sunday. She is such a fun girl. I was standing by her eating a banana and she stuck her nose in my face and asked for some so I gave it to her. The look on her face was priceless as she tasted it, then she stuck her nose up in the air and curled up her lips. Then she asked for some more...so she got a bit more. I wish I had taken a picture...but I didn't have my camara handy right then.
Here is a picture from later in the day.




Here is a pic I took at the end of the day.

[rodeo51]

Here are some new pics I took of Katey yesterday when I went to ses her

[Tate]

Nice pics of the Katey girl.........

[piopico]

AAaawwwww- precious as usual. I just love her eager presence.

[rodeo51]

Here's a new pic of Katey wearing her flymask that I took yesterday.
She loves wearing it and will put her head down to have me put it on when the flys are real bad.

[caryn]

She looks lovely, Jackie

[rodeo51]

Sat 8-25-07, I went to a Poker Ride up north above Sedro Wolley with 2 other people. Had a really good time on the ride, but Katey and I were tired when I got home. Got there about 10:00am. It was futher up the road than we had thought. Went to a place called Cowboy Trails off of HWY 20. The area is huge with so many trails I can't count them all.There is a nice pinic area and I would guess about 100 trailers were there. I paid 5 bucks and they gave you a card and had you draw a poker chip with a # on it and wrote it on your card. We rode about 2.5 hours and followed a gal who knew the trails other wise we had no clue where to go. Being we were the last riders out someone had been pulling the trail markers off, so this gal was able to direct us. There were 5 areas where we stopped to draw more chips with #'s on them that were added to our card. The highest #'s would win prizes. The trails were nice..some areas had logs that Katey had to go over. That was fun...LOL We went by this lake that had a stream running into it and we had to cross the stream. some of the horses didn't want to cross so I had Katey lead. It was a little bit deep, water came up to my strups, but Katey did great. She is a real trooper and I could tell she had been out on trails like this before. Another area we went through was up a huge hill and the trail was made up of switchbacks. Katey was a little tired when we got to the top of that, it was about 15 minutes of straight climbing. After the ride I thought I was going to die when I climbed off Katey, my poor butt was sore...LOL
There was a BBQ after, had some great food and then the prizes were given out. I didn't win anything but it was still fun.
We left the area at 430PM and ended up having a tire shred on the trailer about 7 miles out of Sedro Wolley. That was a mess and it was raining. The gal who owned the trailer called Les Schwab and they sent someone out with 2 new tires. The one that shreded beat the heck out of the other tired and the wheel well. I had this vision of having to unload the horses next to the highway (scary thought) but the guy was able to jack up the trailer with the 3 horses in it. I was impressed Here are a few pics...will get more later.
Katey after the ride

[rocky]

Hi Rodeo, what a blast it looks like you had and Katey looks really good!!! Talk to u soon,Rocky

[rodeo51]

Went out to see Katey today and was she a dirty girl! Did alot of grooming which she really enjoyed and I ended up with a clean horse again...LOL
Here's a pic from today

Hey Mom...what are you doing?