No saddle??

Ellen decided to give it a whirl riding Cricket bareback. They both did great!

What a face!

Daisy is our petite and dainty female pygmy goat. She was raised by a family as a pet and doesn't even mind being led around on a leash. She is curious, fun-loving and athletic. We're hoping she is pregnant and has kids early next year.

Run, Cassie, Run!

Cassie tears it up in the round pen. Here I am lunging Cassie, which is an exercise that teaches a horse to respect and bond with the handler. I can control her movements essentially from the center of the 60-foot circle with no physical contact whatsoever.

The Calm After the Storm

We've had a lot of rain this summer which makes for dramatic skies in the evening. What a blessing to have such a beautiful area to come to!

Rained Out

Got soaked trying to round up the horses. The kids took cover in the truck and played around with the camera.

The Three Amigos

Cassie, Cricket and Lightning return from foraging in the pasture.

Motorin' Mama

Ellen was afraid of the mini bike. Once she gave it a try, it was tough getting her off.

Tag Alongs

When we took Lightning and Cassie on a long ride, our little goats decided to tag along. Toby and Daisy struggled to keep up, but managed to follow the entire way. When we finished, poor Toby was panting from exhaustion.

Cool Down

We switched from hot and dry to cool and very wet. Cricket and Lightning were shivering this morning.

WaterWorld!

We spent the entire day at WaterWorld and had a blast. Here's Ellen and Andy relaxing on a break.

Surprise Visit

Scott's Uncle John and Aunt Dolly were in Denver for a conference and stopped by for dinner. Afterward, they wanted to swing by to see the horses.