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08/25/2026

We added a shredded tarp to the newly fallen tree obstacle.

Krishna stood in the far corner of his turnout to avoid looking at it. While Nickle rightly assumed that if he did what he was told, even against his better judgement, that food would be involved!

Nickle was the inspiration for Krishna to finally go through. His big pony-ego couldn't stand that Nickle had praise AND cookies AND Molly's attention!

08/25/2026

Nope, just nope.....đŸ˜†

(Hint: the next video he DOES go through!)

08/22/2026

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A WEEK MAKES!

Thankful for the firefighters who have done an amazing job protecting land, resources and structures from the Frijole fire in the Santa Fe National Forest, Pecos Wilderness, Northern New Mexico!

08/22/2026

Do you see what is missing from the video?
Smoke.
Smoke plumes.
We are so thankful to the brave firefighters who continue to work on the Frijole fire in Northern New Mexico's Santa Fe National Forest! And blessed by a couple good rains which really helped their efforts!
We have a new obstacle, given, not constructed. We'll add something like a tarp from the tree because this is way too easy!

Honestly, it was just nice to ride on the trail course and in the arena without smoke. 18 days since the fire began!

08/16/2026

August 16, 2026, Frijole fire, Santa Fe National Forest, Pecos Wilderness, Northern New Mexico. View from my turn-out and from across the road.

Almost 9000 acres now, 12% containment as of this morning, but today the fire was really active, not sure containment held!

The wind is moving this fire away from Partners and everyone is safe, but that doesn't make it less horrifying. Please pray for rain....lots of rain!

08/12/2026

I was contacted yesterday by a reporter from a local newspaper asking about the fire's effect on horse business; It's not good.

The heat had slowed everything down considerabley, but we still had early morning and late in the day to ride. But the fire added poor air quality to the mix and those few moments of cool riding time were filled with smoke! No lessons, no trailrides, no restarts, no tune-ups!

Horses suffer in the smoke, same as people. Yes, some have to work regardless, but if you have a choice, avoid work for yourself and your horse, when the air quality is so poor!

Today was a treat. Rain-cooled morning following the brief shower last night, and no smoke! Nickle was very happy to come out for tricks and a quick ride in the arena and trail course! Lucky me.

08/12/2026

August 11, 7:30 pm.

I'm standing in the barn, watching it RAIN! Those are RAIN clouds, not smoke clouds!

Thank you for all the prayers! Even a little rain helps firefighters battle the Frijole Fire, Santa Fe National Forest.

08/11/2026

This is a terrifying view that I wish no one ever has to see.

We're safe, and not in any immediate danger here.

Please pray for the fire fighters and all those in the path of the Frijole Fire, August 10, 2026, Santa Fe National Forest.

08/08/2026

The extreme heat doesn't mean we stay inside and forget about the horses!

We decided to try horse hydration teas today, and I can honestly say Nickles LOVED the teas, and Krishna really liked them!

We bought a sampler pack, six flavors (info in the comments) and created a "tea bar" to see which flavors they liked the best.

I love this idea and the horses really did take big drinks of their chosen favorites!!! I can see this being really helpful when you travel with horses and want to keep them hydrated despite unfamiliar water. Or during stretches of hot weather, LIKE NOW!

Nickle's favorite flavor was "Carrot Cool Down" with "Root Revival" and "Basic Batch" the runners up. Krishna like the "Basic Batch" flavor.

It's been quite the week.Daily heat warnings put a damper on riding unless it's very early in the day or dusk.No measura...
08/08/2026

It's been quite the week.

Daily heat warnings put a damper on riding unless it's very early in the day or dusk.

No measurable rain here since June 25th....no monsoon rains for us at all.

The Frijole fire is 8 miles away as the crow flies (BTE view riding Nickle last night). The emergency alert went off a few minutes ago and the small communities of Cundiyo and Cerro Pinon are now in "READY" status. For those who don't know, the stages of evacuation are READY, SET, GO.

There are many "natural barriers" to stop the fire from reaching my place, including a highway and a river. But fire does what fire does and everyone needs to be ready regardless!

I do have a place to take the animals that is safe, but any kind of evacuation is so much work. I dread that it gets to that stage and pray for all those who are dealing with this all over the west!

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