Category Archives: Storytellers

The First Year – Struggling; by Carole Mercer

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

The first year Struggling Chapter 3 I now have too much hay in the barn. I need something to feed. I have one Morgan horse that I come with me on an earlier trip to Eagle Point, Oregon from Woodside, … Continue reading →

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The First Years, Chapter 2 – Haying; by Carole Mercer

Posted on November 17, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

The first years. Chapter 2   Haying is an art form. If you have a good field and Mother Nature is willing to play along with you and if you are lucky…. very lucky ….you will get a good crop … Continue reading →

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The Copper Pot Pony; by Carole Mercer

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

The following is a story written by our blog friend, Carole Mercer, who submitted many great stories earlier this year. Carole has been very busy farming this summer but was able to send this story to me to post: The … Continue reading →

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Gold Cup…Here We Are!

Posted on June 16, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

The “Above Level Mobile” (aka my little camper) made it to the Champions Center in Springfield, Ohio in good order yesterday and we hit the ground running.  There were, of course, a few snags in the process (this is a … Continue reading →

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How High Is The River Rising

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Carole

Hi everyone. I am working like a crazy woman all the time. Farming time. Here is a group up date. To night the river came up so fast that the man who has my hay field must bring another man … Continue reading →

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Angel Horses story contest.

Posted on May 12, 2008 by flytwayfarm

The Angel Animals Network (www.angelanimals.net) is sponsoring the 2008 Angel Horse Contest to find the most thought-provoking horse stories and consider them for publication in their book, Angel Horses with a Mission (New World Library, Fall 2009). There are cash … Continue reading →

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The View From My Saddle

Posted on May 12, 2008 by flytwayfarm

You’re invited to visit a new equestrian blog: THE VIEW FROM MY SADDLE: Observations, Inspirations, and Musings From the Equestrian Life. Outside submissions are considered. Email to morganpiaffe@gmail.com for writer guidelines for The View From My Saddle.  Apologies for any technical difficulties experienced with … Continue reading →

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It helps if you are CRAZY! – by Carole Mercer

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Carole

Twenty years ago, I became a cowboy. I always wanted to be a cowboy ever since I was a little girl living in Wyoming. Twenty years ago, at age 39 I became a cowboy. Being a cowboy has nothing to … Continue reading →

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Going to Texas for PBS Television Reality Show- Dreams vs. Fantasy vs. Reality

Posted on March 29, 2008 by Carole

Last March 2005, I was watching a program on PBS when a notice appeared about ” Texas Ranch House Reenactment.” Like Santa, I flew from my seat and raced to the computer and looked up ” Texas Ranch House’” I … Continue reading →

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Dancing Morgans Story

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Carole

Simply put, I simply love my Morgan Mares. I just do. Currently I own five (or six) Morgan mares if you count the one mare that lives with a teenage girl about two miles away from home. I use my … Continue reading →

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