by sarahhickner | May 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
I’m really sorry. I wasn’t brought up to tell lies. When I wrote my very first blog post, I said the whole horse thing started with Colby, me laying in the floor crying, hearing my brother’s words of wisdom, and talking to my parents. That’s...
by sarahhickner | May 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
We entered the ring for our only class we were competing in that day. There were several other riders in the class and we would all be in the arena at the same time. The objective of this class was simple – be better than everyone else. At least that’s...
by sarahhickner | May 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
Gideon and I were at our very first English horse show together! Once he was unloaded from the trailer it was time to get us ready to go in the ring. The first step to that was filling out and turning in my entry papers. Butterflies fluttered around in my stomach...
by sarahhickner | May 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
Gideon and I made the 3 hour trek from Madison to Tupelo. The entire drive up I fought images of him falling through the floor or something equally as bad. My friend, Randa, greeted us at the show with a smile and a wave. I was relieved my horse and I survived the...
by sarahhickner | May 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
Gideon arrived at his new home. It was the middle of summer break so I had my days to spend as I please. I spent hours sitting in front of Gid’s stall. I wanted him to know me and to know that I was his girl. Patty donated an old jumping saddle to my cause...
by sarahhickner | Apr 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
Dixie hated her new world. To give her credit, horses have their own niche just like people. Once we traded our barrel saddle for a jumping saddle our relationship went downhill fast. Jumping was not her thing. Basically we were 2 stubborn mares butting heads,...
by sarahhickner | Apr 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
Liz and Jon took care of the horses at Winterview Farm. They were married and lived in a small house next to the barn. Liz and I had an instant connection, because we were both western riders immersed in a world of English riders, saddles, and horses. Soon after...
by sarahhickner | Apr 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
Today is a beautiful Easter Sunday. We enjoyed lunch on the patio of Clyde’s after church, and while my husband Joey was enjoying the company of great friends, good food, and sunshine I batted my eyelashes and asked if we could visit Silas. We soon parted ways...
by sarahhickner | Apr 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
I don’t remember what the last straw was, but it was finally pulled. My parents were afraid to say it to me. Herald Farms was where I spent every spare second of my life for the past 4 years. This was where my dream of owning and riding horses had finally...
by sarahhickner | Apr 22, 2011 | Uncategorized
There was always a small group of girls at the barn – usually 3 of us. Mrs. Brenda taught us to be true horse people. On the weekends when we weren’t barrel racing we could be found at the local horse auctions. She would buy horses cheap, bring them...
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