Meet Percy The Pony!

Meet Percy he is Baby D's pony! Bless his heart, he is one heck of a pony. I am a strong believer in purchasing horses/ponies who have been around the block a time or two. Ones that are older, and can withstand inexperience (note the lead rope is over Percy's head below) and have the ability to compete in the rodeo arena at a slow pace.

We wanted to find a pony that also didn't mind distractions such as dogs running underneath them (note the Louie below). Thus far, Percy has exceeded all expectations that I have previously set for him.

Baby D is now all about even dressing the part when riding Percy. He feels that he must ware the appropriate attire; "Cowboy boots", "barn jeans" and a "tractor shirt". Is our little farmboy turning into a cowboy? Perhaps that is my wishful thinking?

Sincerely,

Farming Fabulously

A Cowboys Prayer.....

A Cowboys Prayer

Our Gracious and Heavenly Father,

 

We pause in the midst of this festive occasion, mindful and thoughtful of the guidance that you have given us.

We would ask today, Lord, that you be with us in this rodeo arena as we pray you will be also with us in life's arena.

As cowboys, Lord, we don't ask for any special favors in this arena today.

 We only ask that you will let us compete in this event, and in life, as You did for us.

We don't ask that we never break a barrier,

 draw the steer that won't lay,

draw around a chute fighting horse,

or a bull that is impossible to ride.

Help us to compete in life as honest as the horse we ride;

in a manner as clean and pure as the wind that blows across this country;

so when we make that Last Ride, that we know is inevitable, to the Country Up There..

Where the grass is green and lush and stirrup-high and the water runs clean and clear;

You will tell us, as our Last Judge, that our entry fee's are paid.

Sincerely,
Farming Fabulously

Program Note: Now this is not the exact version that we used in Wisconsin but, it is close enough.