Published on February 21, 2007 at 12:19 PMWhat a Weekend!!
This Article was published in My Fillies, Estrella and Dulcy
I am so happy and tired. The happy news: The horses will be here on Saturday. The tired news: We have been working on building the stalls for them since Sunday.
Last Saturday nite, Dad, Eric and I went to Lowe’s to get the lumber and a saw.
Then Sunday, we went out and started. First we had to get all the old hay, cobwebs, and dust out of the stalls. We also had to tear down some walls. That took a couple hours. Then we had to figure out we were putting the studs. Mom, the genius, had already made a plan of where the stalls were going, how they were going, and made a miniature scale on graph paper for us to follow. So all we had to do was cut the lumber and hammer it together. Once we knew how to put everything and such, it went pretty fast. We got half a stall up by Sunday nite. It was freezing cold all day. I was bundled up well, but was still really cold.
Monday, we finished the rest of the first stall and then started on the second one. I had to sawzall on a wall or two. That was really weird cause it shakes you up and makes your arm shake afterward. I don’t like that thing. It was harder to do the old barn wood because that wood is really hard. That was the first time I had used the sawzall.
Then we started on the second stall, but didn’t get to finish it because we had to get more nails. But on the second stall, we only had to build one wall, so it was ok. It was a lot warmer!! I had the same amount of clothing on that I did Sunday, but was warm the whole day!!
Then yesterday, Mom and I finished the wall on the second stall, and then started to make the gates for them. I had to use the sawzall again on a trough that we are making into a walkway. After I used it my head was still shakin’. lol... I also for the first time used a power saw. Scary, I know. I did pretty good. We made one gate. It turned out pretty well. We have about 3 more gates to build, but that won’t take long. All we have to do is cut the lumber and nail it together. It was really warm yesterday. I only had a hoodie on. So that was really nice.
I have found out construction is NOT something I want to do. It is really hard. My arms are sore from hammering and sawing. So, when I need my house built I will have a contractor build it cause I do not want to do it!!
I need to get some hinges and gate locks before they come. I also need to get some feed, a bridle, a lead rope, and whatever else I think I need.
I am so excited to finally get them. I can’t wait. We were supposed to get them last week, but since we had such a horrible snowstorm that didn’t happen. I know Saturday is only 3 days away, but it seems like a long time. But God knows we need more time to finish up the stalls and get what we need to get. So I am waiting as patiently as I can!!
Ok, so I need your help. I am going to start a homestead blog about my horse and can’t figure out a name to use. Mom and Jocelyn have been no help. So I could use some help!!
I found out some more info on AJ and Dalcy. They both have the same father and he is an Appaloosa. AJ’s mother was Quarter Horse and Dalcy’s mother was Quarter Horse and Appaloosa. So that is pretty cool.
AJ will get pretty dark brown, and Dalcy will change colors throughout the year. I plan on changing AJ's name. I am thinking about Estrella; it is Spanish for star. It is pronounced "Es-stray-a", and since she has a star on her forehead, I thought that would be a good idea. Plus my grandma's last name is Starr, so I thought that might be neat. Dalcy will be the family horse, so I don't get to name her.
They won’t be able to breed for a couple years. Shellie told me that 4 years old is a good time to breed horses.
They are only green broke now, since they are so young, but with them being as gentle as they are I think they will be easy to saddle break. Shellie, who sold them to me, has had her son on them and they were fine. Shellie has been really helpful already with telling what I need to do before I get them, what they will be eating, etc. She has also offered to give me any advice or help me with any questions or anything I need.
Shellie is a barrel rider. She has 4 other horses, and she is going to get another gelding, so she really couldn’t keep them. She actually sold them to me for cheaper than the ad, so that was a Godsend.
It is really exciting going to the barn and figuring out where we will be putting them, building the stalls and such. It is almost like, “HEY, somebody pinch me and make sure I am not dreaming!!” I can’t remember when I didn’t want a horse and now God has provided me/us with TWO!! Isn’t He great??
Another thing God has provided is my Grandma. She used to have horses and had to get rid of them. She has her saddle and bridle and blanket and everything else and she said that whatever she had was mine. Now that is AWESOME!! Saddles are pretty expensive, so I was so happy that Grandma is giving them to me. She is will be giving me alot of great info too!! Grandma was so excited when I called her and told her that I was getting horses. She was even more excited to learn that one of them was an Appaloosa. Those are her favorite. She used to have one, so I was glad that I am going to have one!!
I will try to get some pics of the barn finished and maybe some with AJ and Dalcy in them, but I don’t have any before for you.
Mom and Dad picked up a Horse Illustrated magazine for me from Tractor Supply Co. and it is really interesting. I have been going over it cover to cover, and have been looking at all the ads that are in it too. I think I am going to get a subscription to it. I bought the Storey’s Guide to Raising Horses, because Mom and Joc had the Storey’s Guide to Raising Goats and they learned alot about goats. So I hope to gain as much knowledge as I can. That is part of the reason I want a homestead blog. To learn from homesteaders what they do with their horses.
I feel like I am walking into this blind. I don’t feel confident enough about raising horses, but that is just something I need to work on.
I am kinda bummed that I won’t be able to ride them for awhile, but I guess I can wait a couple months. Hey, I have already waited this long to actually get horses, so I can wait til summer to actually ride them.
Caleb is soo excited about horses too!! I had a poster out of the HI mag, that when Caleb came in he ran over and about fell on his way, and just started saying "hor". He was so excited to see it and then Isaac tried to explain to him that we were getting some. It was really cute!!
Well I have had a really busy weekend and beginning of the week. Come Saturday, I will have horses and will be the happiest girl on the planet, I am sure!!
Man, my weekend's have become so busy and fun!! Last weekend we were in TN, this past weekend we built horse stalls, and next we will have stalls!! How fun!!
I will try to post Saturday or Sunday about getting them and maybe even have pics for ya’ll!!
God Bless and Keep You and Yours!! Take Care
Love
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February 21, 2007 at 2:16 PM...Untitled Comment
 Commented by LeviSuarez
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I can help you.
If you have a new blog.
YOU SHOULD HAVE IT HERE!!!!
LOL!
If you have it here, I'll post a comment on every entry you put on it. I don't go to homestead becuase the settings are all diffrent.
Have it here, then I can read them.
you're friend that want's you to have a horse blog HERE!
Levi
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February 21, 2007 at 5:16 PM...Hi
 Commented by walkbyfaith
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That is so neat! Congradulations. There is a pop up on your blog. It is not a little annoying one, it is a whole different web page that pops up. My mom's going to help me with my sidebar. Thanks for the offer though. I went and asked a bunch of peoples for help then remembered my mom could help me * duh*. I can be so spacy sometimes.
Alycia
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February 21, 2007 at 7:38 PM...Untitled Comment
 Commented by mandygrace
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How exciting! I'm sure once you have the horses you'll think that all your hard work was worth it, right?
Yes we are blessed with nice weather! It doesn't snow where we live, although I think it's supposed to rain this week. :-(
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February 21, 2007 at 7:51 PM...Untitled Comment
 Commented by Earthling
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Wow, you are getting horses? Congrats!
Yes, my mom did have an article in the latest issue of TOS.
Thanks for the comment!
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February 22, 2007 at 9:22 AM...Untitled Comment
 Commented by drewsfamilytx
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WOW, you have A LOT going on! How exciting about getting your horses!
Well, even if you don't want to build your own house one day, at least you'll know quality when you see it-- nothing like being hands on to make you appreciate things and notice details.
Hmmm...my friend's daughter LOVES horses...I'll have to check out HI.
Get some rest and let us know when your precious horses arrive!
Love,
Marsha
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February 22, 2007 at 7:00 PM...Untitled Comment
 Commented by frogiggie89
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I love doing construction type things. In fact, that's what I'll be doing all day tomorrow at a friend's house with my dad. Should be fun...they live on a beautiful piece of land 100 or 200 acres with natural springs gushing from one spot. It's pretty cool.
That's neat about your horses!
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February 23, 2007 at 10:28 PM...Untitled Comment
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I'm sorry I took so long to answer your question about putting a picture in the address bar. I don't know how much you know about code, etc., but here's the basics:
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2. Upload it somewhere on the server, and make a note of the URL of the photo
3. In the header of your page, include the following line:
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(Obviously, you would replace the URL there with the URL of your icon picture)
Does any of that make sense?
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February 24, 2007 at 12:41 PM...Untitled Comment
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Hey,
You don't know me, but my friend tagged me and I had to tag my ten favorite bloggers on here. And you are one of my favorites. So I tagged you. I hope you don't mind.
~Sara~
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February 25, 2007 at 12:57 AM...a note from Rose
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Hello,
I would love to get your opinion on my latest post: Country Girl.
Love to hear from you,
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February 25, 2007 at 1:06 PM...Untitled Comment
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That's so exciting!!! I know you'll love taking care of the horses and probably learn alot in the process. :-)
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