Breezy Has A New Mommy

Well, Breezy sold today. He will be moving to a ranch in Idaho! I have not met his new owner, but from what I hear she is a really nice lady. I think Breezy will enjoy his new home. I so wanted him to get a good new home and I really feel like my prayers have been answered.

I really feel that this is the best for us. As Johnette says, "too much has been said that can not be unsaid" between us. It's just time for both of us to move on. I want to show and learning and get better. He really prefers to take care of rookie riders and resents being pushed really hard. We just want different things now. I just know that his new owner will fall in love with him has I have.

A few things that I'll never forget about Breezy:

• The way he would nicker at me when I'd call his name
• His 2 favorite treats - baby carrots and vanilla wafers
• How he loved hugs (even when he's grumpy he can't help but put his ears up when I'd give him a big hug around his neck)
• The way he would stair and nicker at me when I'd leave him. Most of the time I'd get half way to the car and have to go back to give him another hug.
• His warm breath on my neck while he'd nuzzle in my hair
• The way people would gasp as he'd charge down the arena with his classic both that he only does for me for some reason I'm sure I'll never understand
• Winning my 1st bronze on him
• Sitting on his back under the Gateway of Champions before galloping in the arena at the AQHA World Championships

Sun Circuit 2009

Since both horses were going to the show to get sold and the plane tickets were cheap I decided to fly out to the show for the 1st weekend to show Zeke for fun. And fun I had!!!

Getting ready to show in the Amateur Reining on Saturday afternoon.

Talking thru my game plan with my trainer.

Zeke about to get spiffed up before going in the show arena.

One final lap in the warm-up area before we show.

Loping in the in-gate for our run-in pattern.

Spinning to the left. Check out the cross over of his front legs!

Stepping in the left lead to do our 1st set of circles.

Big and fast.

I had so much fun on Saturday that I decided to show again on Sunday. There weren't any amateur classes so I just showed in the Senior Reining with the pros.

Taking a breather after our spins before loping off into our circles.All done. Time to relax.

Such a fun weekend. Loved cheering on my pals and loved showing Zeke. He is such a sweet horse and always tries so hard for me. He's such a good partner to have in the show pen.

A big thanks to Aunt Coletta and Uncle Scott for providing my lodging for the weekend. And a special thanks for Uncle Scott for all the pics!

And I also received my 4 year end championship buckles from DRHA for last year. They are gorgeous. I just love them!

Sunday in Long Beach

Last Sunday I got to spend the day with Cheryl!!!

1st I picked her up at the Queen Mary and we had breakfast at Shoreline Village. Susan joined us to part of the time. It was great to catch up with her and meet Katie (her daughter).

Then Cheryl and I headed down Ocean Blvd and took a stroll on the beach. The to 2nd Street for some shopping and dinner at Lucielle's Bar-b-que.

It was a wondeful and relaxing day reconnecting with a very dear friend!!!