We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand. —– Randy Pausch

An Oregon view - photo by Vince Muehe 2007

My daughters, Kim and Katie (with Vince and Erik’s help) threw me a birthday party on Saturday!  It was a great time and I enjoyed catching up with family and friends.  Thanks girls!!!!!!

I was working from home last Wednesday and caught my Mom, Isla, and our friend Connie as they were returning from a ride in the park.  It has been so warm and everyone has been getting in as much riding as possible before the weather turns.

I spent way too much time tonight playing with this site.  Vince helped me by making the horseshoes backround and then I played with images for the header.  It was fun but it is already 11 p.m. and morning will be here quickly.  Good night.

Chance is learning about trail riding.  Chance is  my 5 year old Paint Horse and has been camping only 2 times in 2008.  He is taking to it very well and is calm 99% of the time.  Chance is very curious and always wants to be the horse chosen when I go out to barn.   Chance is a big horse and can be very smooth to ride.   Chance and I have some more work to do over the winter months to continue his training and trust in me.

Chance tied at Wild River SP

I have 2 wonderful horses that I keep at home in Credit River, MN (where is that?)  My main trail partner is pictured here.  This is Ms Laura Bell Blue.  Laura Bell is an 19 year old Quarter Horse mare that has been my trail partner for 14 years.  She is a terrific trail horse and is always willing to jump up in the trailer for our next adventure.

Hi!  I am working on this blog to provide my Saddletrails information here.  Hang in there while I learn my way around with this.   

One of my favorite sayings:  “How do you make a small fortune in horses?”  “Start with a large fortune!”