Author Archives: colwilrin

Warning – thieves at OKC

Posted on October 2, 2008 by colwilrin

I just got a call from our trainer.  Their truck was broken into last night.  It was in the hotel parking lot.  Please do not leave any valuables unattended.  Even locked vehicles are not safe.    Update:  Just found out … Continue reading →

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First Impressions

Posted on October 1, 2008 by colwilrin

Morganrider got me thinking.  She mentioned she had never been to OKC before.  So, for all of us “old-timers” who have gone, lets give Morganrider some impressions.  Specifically, what are your strongest memories or impressions from your first trip to … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Oklahoma | 9 Comments

Must see list

Posted on September 27, 2008 by colwilrin

With the Gaitkeeper.com website posting the class lists and entries for OKC, is there any specific classes that you have on your “must see list”?  For those who are showing are you glad that there is a way to find … Continue reading →

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Can you say Moo????

Posted on September 27, 2008 by colwilrin

I have been wanting to see the live bull riding at the Rodeo Bar for the last 3 years.  No one from my barn has been up for it in the past, but this year I am going…dragging someone from … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Oklahoma | 3 Comments

MSV Ringo Starr

Posted on September 25, 2008 by colwilrin

Do you want to stand out in the crowd?  Come take a ride on the Mercedes Benz of western pleasure mounts. “Ting” is a 6 year old gelding and has been in training with Jeff and Amy Bessey at Summerbird … Continue reading →

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Need quick info!!!

Posted on August 25, 2008 by colwilrin

Does anyone know if spurs are allowed in carry-on luggage? Just got a call from the trainer that the spurs need to fly to Illinois with me!

Posted in Uncategorized, Western | 10 Comments

Wish I could have been there!

Posted on August 14, 2008 by colwilrin

I read that Judy Whitney Harris returned to the show ring.  She showed a 2 year old Jr. Park Harness Mare at the Kentucky State Fair Morgan Show and won her class.  Welcome back Judy!!! BTW…when we talked to Ernesto at … Continue reading →

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Hunter braids

Posted on July 30, 2008 by colwilrin

I bought a hunter this year…and haven’t ridden hunt since I was 13 yrs old. Back then, I was able to braid my own horse (yarn braids), but have long forgotten how. Heck, sometimes I have a hard time remembering … Continue reading →

Posted in Hunt seat/Sport horse, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Trainers who judge

Posted on July 29, 2008 by colwilrin

Since many judges are trainers, would a trainer’s poor performance as a judge alter your decision to bring your horses to that person for training? Would it change your opinion on how much they really knew about training a horse … Continue reading →

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Jubilee

Posted on July 28, 2008 by colwilrin

Does anyone know of some really good restaurants near the Jubilee show? Are there any “must go” places for either the food or ambience?

Posted in Restaurants/Area Attractions, Uncategorized | 5 Comments