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Offline Claudia in IN

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Horses aren't my whole life, but they make my life whole.

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When I am an old Horsewoman

I shall wear turquoise and diamonds, and a straw hat that doesn't suit me.
And I shall spend my social security on white wine and carrots,
And sit in my alley-way of my barn and listen to my horses breathe.
I will sneak out in the middle of a summer night and ride the old bay gelding, across the moonstruck meadow if my old bones will allow.
And when people come to call, I will smile and nod as I walk past the gardens to the barn and show instead the flowers growing inside stalls fresh-lined with straw.
I will shovel and sweat and wear hay in my hair as if it were a jewel.
And I will be an embarrassment to all, who will not yet have found the peace in being free to have a horse as a best friend, a friend who waits at midnight hour with muzzle and nicker and patient eyes for the kind of woman I will be.
When I am old.

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My Bio

My ride is a 13 year old SSH- Claudette's Pride, My husband has a 9 year old Rocky Mountain Gelding- Bank's Little Touch and we also have a 22 year old - semi retired character (I mean Paso) named Doc

My Hobbies

In 2006 I started making rhythm beads/mane clips and saddle clips. I really enjoy making the "personalized" ones and seeing them on the horses. I also have horsehair items and a trail riders cross tie -See my website! @ www.cqequinegifts.com - or my sale and new items site @ http://cqequinegifts.yuku.com

** *I now carry Fuzzy Logic Riding pants **** see website for details ****************

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CQs thoughts

  1. October 25th

    10/25/09 16:32:32 | 0 Comments

    Another month almost gone ---
    Good time on vacation -- even though it was cold and muddy. Most years we've had great weather so the odds are still in our favor.

    Claudette has a injury-- can't figure out how but she has a "slice" right below her fetlock. It's pretty deep-- but a "clean" cut. She's favoring it a little-- I notice it. Just trying to keep it halfway clean and watch for swelling or infection.
    Cannot image how she did...
  2. October 3rd

    10/03/09 06:54:30 | 0 Comments

    image4 more working days and I will be on vacation. I took off Friday and we leave Saturday.

  3. Labor Day

    09/07/09 10:05:09 | 0 Comments

    Had a GREAT visit with Donna & Jim (Rainmaker) yesterday-- all his horses are really growing and 2 of the younger ones especially Gorgeous and Lucky are just stunning.

    Packing and cooking today -ready to camp for a few days this week-- only a little over a month to Shawnee!!! I'm looking so forward to riding and seeing everyone.

    I've got an opportunity to be a rep for some riding pants-- so I will probably finalize that next week. More on that to...
  4. Friday- Sept 4th

    09/04/09 14:34:43 | 0 Comments

    I'm always ready for vacations/time off work-- but this one is especially wanted.

    Going to see friends Jim & Donna this Sunday-- probably ride Saturday/Monday??? Need to pack last minute stuff in the Castle and off we go for a few days---

  5. August 29th

    08/29/09 07:25:27 | 0 Comments

    Where did the month go?? Lots of changes.
    We did finally move our office August 10th-- It's "ok". I'm really having a time adjusting to the 5 day work week - I usually do it in the winter-- but we are so busy at work in the winter-- it just flies by--- with not much work to do this time of year-- the day really drags.
    I've had some "busy" work to do to get ready for the busy season-- but it will be at least a month or 6 weeks before we have any...
  6. August 7th

    08/07/09 08:54:24 | 1 Comments

    Tomorrow is moving day for our office. My employer (the father) whom I have worked for for 30 years sent all the ladies a beautiful bouquet of flowers today with a very touching note to each one of us -- tears were flowing in the office. !!

    I'm resigned-- everything will be ok (I hope)
  7. July 31st 2009

    07/31/09 07:05:46 | 1 Comments

    Last day working for my current employer-- Sale takes place effective tomorrow August 1st.

    It 's gonna be a big change for everyone. I have worked for Dick Williams for a little over 30 years.image

    But-- life goes on -- At least I have a job.

    We will be moving our office next weekend-- August 8th -

  8. July 25th

    07/25/09 05:39:50 | 0 Comments

    Finishing up side pasture "redo" this weekend. In between the rain. Mike has the posts reset and I'll help him with the "brace posts" -- then the electrobraid part is easy.
    That pasture really needed a rest anyway-- so it worked out great.
  9. July 23rd

    07/23/09 12:29:31 | 0 Comments

    More complaining !! (sorry) Got to see the new office today-- it's mostly decorated with horse pictures-- at least up front--
    Bad news-- but no great shock-- after 12 years of having my own office-- I'll be out in the cubicle section-- oh joy!! So-- just about all my "perks" are gone - can't really think of one I'm getting to keep-- other than I guess I still have a job!! (for now anyway)
  10. July 22

    07/22/09 09:22:28 | 0 Comments

    The weekend camping trip was good therapy!! I can't believe this weather for July.
    I have only 2 Wednesdays left to be off-- my new employer is making me work 5 day weeks -- like most of the rest of the world I guess. Keep saying- I'm thankful I have a job !