Bunny Sunday

It's cold and rainy here today. So, we're just going to snuggle up and stay warm.

(Photos from the baby bunny archives -- 2 weeks old!) Diggy is the one stretched out, then Bully at the bottom, Ginger on top of Turbo and Sandie above them.

Baby Javalinas

I just had to share these pics I received today from my friend here in Tucson. She has a family of javalina that come and visit often. This is Sugar (yep, she has names for them all) with her 2 new babies:

Aren't these little guys the cutest??? I want one! Or two....

Happy Friday!

Here we are at Friday already. Yippeee!! I hope the weekend holds something fun for everyone.

Speaking of fun, check out this Etsy Treasury created by Cocky Cowgirl Inc. Thanks to Erica for including my latest Cowgirl Cuff (bottom right pic). (If you'd like to see the Treasury full page, click here) I love all of her choices for this one. I have my eye on these turquoise and brown bowls by Clear Mountain Craft:

AND I'm offering my featured cuff for 15% off the regular price (and free shipping) through the weekend. Send me an e-mail if you are interested and I'll adjust the price for you.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Bandit Update

I just wanted to do a quick update on Bandit since he had his new shoes put on. I brought him home that day and he was like a new horse -- kicking up his heels, literally. It was such a relief to see him back to normal and walking around without pain. The next day, he was a little stiff-legged and we were a little disappointed that he seemed to be uncomfortable again. But, within a few days, he was back to walking around just fine. I guess he just needed to get used to the new shoes and the different angle they put him at. Since then, he has been doing great!

Several of you commented about his "swollen" face. As you can see here in this pic, the right side of his face has a huge lump. He came to us that way and as the story goes, he hit his face on a gate when he was younger and that somehow caused a cyst to develop in his sinus. The cyst grew and along with it, the bone was deformed (quite severely) in his face. At this point, it really doesn't give him any trouble, other than he has no airflow on that side. It really is quite shocking for people at first sight, but I don't even see it anymore. That's just our sweet old Bandy Boy. I always tell people, "it doesn't bother him, if it doesn't bother you". :)

Monday Morning Cowgirl Wisdom

Usually, it's those things that come at us so unexpectedly that they knock us for a loop.

If you aren't already familiar with Linda at The 7MSN Ranch, give her blog a visit today. She has a wonderful crew of animals that are the stars of her blog. Linda takes some really amazing photos and a visit to her blog always brightens my day. Over the weekend, she lost her sweet horse, Lyle. I'm sure her day could use some brightening. Drop her a note if you feel so inclined.

Bunny Sunday

(With guest appearance by Angel the bunny loving rottweiler)

Did I hear you say treat? What is this green stuff, anyway? These bunnies sure do go crazy for it.

Um, no. I don't think so mom.

What's a rottie have to do to get a biscuit around this place???

Here's hoping you get your favorite treat today~

And Now the Fun Begins!

Piper's training has been going very well. She saddles up with no problems (other than reaching around to chew on the stirrups!) and she really looks like a big horse when she is under saddle. I remember when I first brought her home, she came up to my shoulder at the withers and I could easily put my arm around her neck. That's not happening anymore! And I have now officially had 2 rides on her in the round pen! The first day was last Sunday, Valentine's Day. She did great! All we did was walk around, stopping and starting. I did manage to get her to back up a few steps, too. I mainly wanted her to get used to walking around with my weight on her.

She was very calm and I'm happy to report --- so was I. All of the ground work and round pen work is really paying off with her. This was just the next step and she handled it in typical Piper fashion. No big deal. :)

I'm pretty proud of my little girl!