Category Archives: Ponies

April Fool’s Day

Posted on April 1, 2011 by robinofrockridge

How clever of the Word Press folks to mess with our “hits” scale today for April Fool’s Day. That brought a smile to me. No kidding though, today I celebrate Willa’s birthday. So here’s her photo before I go saddle … Continue reading →

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How High The Water

Posted on March 25, 2011 by robinofrockridge

In recent correspondence with Phillis, we’ve been comparing rainfall. Here in northern California we’ve been running just ahead of “normal” rainfall, at nearly 40 inches. Phillis, says her area is running short on rain. Doesn’t it seem there could be … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Spring

Posted on March 20, 2011 by robinofrockridge

It’s raining again, but I won’t complain. After about four years of drought a few years back, I don’t grumble when it rains….but it does make me wonder how far off spring is. The calendar says spring is only a … Continue reading →

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The Hayride

Posted on March 11, 2011 by robinofrockridge

The Hayride © Sandy Baker 2010 Bobby begged me to go on a hayride Though I swore we had no relationship. Romance is what he was hoping for But that’s the last thing I wanted from him.   Hay piled … Continue reading →

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Honoring Midnight – Or the Simple Joy of Riding.

Posted on February 28, 2011 by robinofrockridge

How long has it been since you considered the simple pleasure of riding horseback? Too long? Sometimes we can become so wrapped up in our jobs, in raising a family, in pursing plans to save the world or write the next … Continue reading →

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Encounter with the Moldboard Plow

Posted on February 20, 2011 by robinofrockridge

Here’s another guest blog from my friend Phillis Ballew. She re-tells the story here, much as Palmer Steinert, age 96, told her. ©Phillis Ballew 2005 ENCOUNTER with the MOLDBOARD PLOW                        Back in about 1930 when I was 20 years old, … Continue reading →

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A Western Gentleman

Posted on January 28, 2011 by robinofrockridge

Here’s a Guest Blog from my friend Phillis Ballew. She wrote A Western Gentleman when she lived in Arizona. It was originally published in the Prescott Courier in 1989. Thank you to Phillis and the Prescott Courier for permission to … Continue reading →

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Lewis Buzbee workshop/writing for kids & more

Posted on January 22, 2011 by robinofrockridge

Here’s a message from Jeanne Miller for anyone interested in writing for kids, or those who want to know more about writing fiction. (WE NEED MORE HORSE STORIES FOR KIDS! –Robin) Dear Redwood Community, I’d like to encourage you to sign … Continue reading →

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SCHC Equus Awards

Posted on January 19, 2011 by robinofrockridge

It’s almost time for the Sonoma County Equus Awards on March 12th, sponsored by the Sonoma County Horse Council.  Are you ready?  Honoring – Robert Adams Pamela Berg Lawrence Braun Ann Gillis, DVM Stuart Greenberg JoDean Nicolette Yves Sauvignon Diana Thompson … Continue reading →

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