The Master's Stable

05/09/2026

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❤️ Funny thing about horse women…

Ya know the real ones.
Not the “ride on a sunny day in a fancy outfit” version…
I mean the ratty hoodie, messy bun, mud on your boots kind.

The ones who don’t flinch when things get western.
Who can go from calm to “absolutely not, ma’am” in half a second.
One eyebrow raised… arms crossed… like go ahead, try me.

Because this ain’t just riding around looking pretty.
It’s early mornings, heavy buckets, frozen fingers, and figuring it out anyway.
It’s doing chores before most people have even had coffee…
and still going back out after dark like it’s nothing.

And when something doesn’t go right…
they don’t quit.
They adjust, get back on, and do it again.

No drama.
No excuses.
Just grit… and a whole lot of stubborn.

Horse women are built different.
And if you know… you know.

05/26/2024

If anyone had told me a year ago I would have 4 mares in my barn, I would have said you were crazy! Guess I am the crazy one!

Jasmine came for the weekend so she and Calleigh could get acquainted. They will both make their way to Ironwood on Tuesday.

Yesterday we celebrated with Vic and Elissa with some social haggling, picture viewing, yummy food, and riding in the arena.

We had another great time today riding in the arena and then a short trail ride for Brenda & I.

Looking forward to the riding season ahead!

05/11/2024

It’s been quite some time since I posted on my stable page. After losing my Howard last June, there hasn’t been much to celebrate, until recently.

Today, Dale Hartley fulfilled a life long dream of becoming a horse owner! Noka arrived 2 weeks ago for assessment and evaluation. She settled in almost immediately, has gained weight, and returned to her baseline behavior…slightly neurotic but manageable 🤣. Dale has been here with Noka every day, providing a consistent presence, helping her establish her new routine, and reestablishing their former bond.

We are thankful to Joy Baker for reaching out to me, when it became clear that Noka was struggling at Fair Haven. We are grateful to Wendy-Jo and the leadership at camp for allowing Noka to retire after her many years of service as a camp horse. Noka has many fans from her years at Fair Haven and while she has been well loved, I believe she has earned the privilege of having her own person. I am excited to continue to work with Dale & Noka and see many happy trails in their future!

I too was the recipient of an amazing gift horse this past week. I am waiting for the opportunity for a photo shoot before I post about the new horse in my life!

It’s raining mares, hallelujah! Stay tuned for more from The Master’s Stable!!

11/12/2022

So true!!

11/12/2022

Yesterday enjoyed a nice lunch & Kelly Cupcakes with the TMS Hags & our fabulous farrier Erica. Early Christmas presents seemed appropriate to me as a way of expressing my thanks and appreciation for these wonderful women I am blessed to share my stable with.

10/17/2022

Morning chores in the fog. Why is it so satisfying to look at a freshly dragged arena??

10/14/2022

Chore time this morning as the sun was rising…

10/04/2022

Fall is my favorite time of year to ride!! 6 of us went to Memory Lane in Andover for an epic HAGS Retreat weekend Sept 9-12. Here are a few pictures from that fun Hagglin’ time…but not all the pictures. What happens at the HAGs retreat, stays at the HAGs retreat 🤣

10/04/2022

It was a hot humid summer so not quite as much happening. We did very little riding in July as the weather was just brutal!! But here’s some photos from summer 2022…

10/04/2022

I guess I have been remiss in posting here! So here is a post of Spring of 2022 happening…