There are days and then there are DAYS!!!!

This are a pictures of Bubba from last summer. I have not had time to post, but Bubba was given a reprive from Rick. He will get to stay at our house and is learning to not chew quite so much. And his humans are learning to put things up.

Yesterday was one of THOSE DAYS! I finally get to a point just before Atwoods closed to go to the store. I head out the door to find Rick laying in the drive. Forum had stepped on his foot and knocked him over (whole other story that I didn't get). He finally got up and I asked him to move his truck so I could leave.

I noticed the wiener dog from across the street chasing Bubba inthe field next door. I didn't think anything about it until I heard a LOUD yelping noise from out front. It sounded like some dog was hit by a car. I go to see what is going on to find the rotwilder from out front chewing and tossing something that resembled one of my outside cats. I yell at Rick to come help (yeah right!) and ty to find something to pick up to beat the dogs with. The yelling gave the attacked critter enough time to leave and who is the one being eaten. BUBBA! That stinking winer dog chased Bubba to the pack (rot, pit bull, pit bull/boxer mix) who was eating BUBBA! Bubba was trying to get into a wood pile and get away when I gave him the break to run to the house. I chased the stupid dogs to their owner's trailer. Watched the stupid dogs get back INTO the fence, and stood on my side of the fence shouting words sailers would have been proud of trying to get some fool to come out of the obviously (yes, I looked it up) occupied trailer house. My last words very very much a threat to be folowed through with "When I come back I will have my gun and I will begin shooting dogs starting with the rot!"

My husband didn't follow me. So when I got back to the house aksed me what I was going to do. He finally talked me out of that, and I called 911. When the wonderful sherrif called back it was determined that in Rogers Co you can let your dog run free, but if it has been determined to be hazardous you can shoot animals that come onto your property as treasspassing. Needless to say we are waiting.

Now I know there are dog lovers that read this and let me be well understood. I have no problem with normal dogs. However, jsut the day before I had taken Bubba to visit the other responsible dogs owners out front, on his leash after he visited without his leash. they told me the rot had chased their son (a teenager) on his bike and bit at the tires. The rot has killed a dog on the on other side of the tracks. Now remember Allyson is maybe 80 pounds soaking wet and alone feeding the horse in the afternoon until I get home. If this stinking pack of dogs has the gaul to maul my dog the most submissive dog in the world then Allyson is next.

I can not keep cat food in the barn becasue these dogs eat the container and the cat food. I have come home and Bubba's food container has been dragged out of the garage and partially eaten. The rot comes back onto my property he is history. I am an awesome shot. I have NEVER shot anything alive, but will. I don't take lightly to something trying to eat my animals. Rick is worried about them retaliating. I am not. I dare them to try.

Bubba has quite a few bites. I bought a dog house, dog asprin, and some other things for him at Atwoods. Allyson and I doctored on him some. He has one place that is missing some skin and bleed pretty well, but mostly he is just mising hair and is sore. He got more apsrin this morning, but really didn't want to go outside. Allyson siad she let him in the house when she got home from school.

Now you know why I never tried to get a conceal and carry permit. :P I would let my hot temper get me in trouble. What would you do if you walked up on a pack of dogs eating your dog?

Horse Barn Rules

Posted on Plus Sized Horse Chicks Yahoo Group!

To be posted at eye level to the horses of the barn.

(not in any specific order)

1. The barn is your home, the house is mine. Just because I am gracious enough to allow you to graze in the yard that does not mean you get to walk onto the porch to see if I have left anything of your interest there. I love you all but you are just too big to keep in the house. I am sorry but if the door is propped open that does not mean we are having an open house party.

2. Why did I go to all the trouble of building a barn with each of you a stall when you either A) all crowd into one, B) stand out in the rain like dummies, or C) everyone crowds onto the back porch.

3. Speaking of the back porch again, it is not a crossover between one side of the yard to the other side just because you like to hear the sounds your hooves make on the wooden planks.

4. Just because you know where the feed is kept does not allow you to go into the shed looking for it. We keep the barrels secure. Don't open daddy's grass seed then sling the bag around because you are upset it was not horse feed.

5. When I pull the truck up to the front of the stalls with bags of shavings does not mean you get to open each one just in case it is food. And don't think the silly face you make because you now have saw dust on your lips will get you sympathy from me when I have to clean up the mess.

6. I give you snacks that are yummy and gooey and chewy. Do Not think I am going to let you have my candy bar, that is my treat for me.

7. It does no good to smack your lips thinking I will feed any sooner than feeding time. Slamming your feed bucket will also not get you fed any sooner.

8. When I am feeding it does no good to try and crowd me to get your nose into the bucket so you think you will get extra. Go to your own stall and wait till I get there.

9. When I am scratching that wonderful spot that you love, please try not to go to sleep leaning on me. You greatly outweigh me and we are both going to fall. The same goes when the farrier or I are trimming your feet. WE CANNOT HOLD YOU UP!

10. It would also be nice if you could be considerate of where you place your feet when I am bathing or brushing you. When you shift and place yours on top of mine, Do Not look so surprised when I scream and suddenly push you. Especially at the few bad words I say as I hobble toward the house later.

11. Is it really necessary for you to blow up like a puffer fish each time I put the saddle on you? You should know by now I have learned this trick and will walk you around till you blow so I can tighten it up again. Sliding down on your side while riding is not as funny to me as you think.

12. It is not funny to me either when I decide to ride in the pasture that as soon as I let my guard down you see this wonderful patch of grass that just has to be eaten. The sudden stop with me almost on your neck and the saddle horn in my gut is not a laughing matter though you seem to enjoy it at times.

13. Just because I pull one horse out does not mean I want the whole crowd. You all are not Siamese quadruplets joined at some functional body part.

14. Quit teasing daddy by escaping every time he thinks he has the fence fixed right. You know he is new to this horse thing and has to learn!

15. It is not funny to be scared awake at 2am with the window shaking like an earthquake. The air conditioner is not for scratching.

16. While in the yard grazing could you please place your poop more strategically away from the house. Daddy will drag the yard and use the fertilizer you have left but until then pooping by the windows is very inconsiderate.

17. You have a salt block to lick in the pasture, plus mineral blocks. This does not give you the right to stick your head into my vehicle and slobber all over the steering wheel just because I left the window down on a warm day.

18. When I am working on something in the yard while you are out, could you please return the tools that you borrow.

19. Passing gas just as I walk behind you is not an acceptable substitute for the fact that you do not kick.

20. Nibbling on my hair, clothes etc. to get attention may not get the response you expect. Especially when you pull my hair or tear my clothes.

21. Just because the vet has the back of her truck open when she is here, does not mean she needs your help in taking things out for her. I'm pretty sure she knows where the things she needs are located.

22. What is it about finding dirt or mud to roll in right after I get you cleaned up? I mean the pigs get a mud hole because they can't sweat so it cools them down. But all it does for you is cake in your fur and mane and tail then you gripe and complain when it hurts a little bit when I have to brush it out. THEN YOU DO IT OVER AGAIN!

Now if we could just get the silly things to listen. Hope you enjoy. I know we have about 22 at our house that resembles these comments. Most TB’s with that silly TB sense of humor.

That picture above is what you get when you try to take a picture of one of the silly critters without help. I love them cuz they are the most friendlist critter on the planet. But dang it if they don't think they know how to use a camera. that is Showing the Flag's head. At lease we have a good shot of his blaze in case he goes missing. LOL!

Hope you all have a wonderful week. I still need to write out what has been going on with me, but that will come. Sending hugs and prayers!

Hooves for a Cure News!

Just a quick note to let you know some of the things I have been working on.

On January 12, 2008 I got speak for a few minutes at the AREC Convention in Henrietta, OK. The opportunity was giving to me by Susan from the Indian Territory Endurance Riders who supported us at Oologah last year. I explained who we where and what we where hoping to accomplish and invited them to attend Susan's ride or have one in their own area. Great Bunch of people.

While at the convention I talked to Teri Folks of Oklahoma Horse on Line and Trail Blazer Magazine. She is planning on Doing an Article on Hooves for a Cure a little later on. After we get more details on all the rides.

I will be getting the updated info to her for the Oklahoma Horse on line website for the Oklahoma rides. If you know of similar sites on your states, check and see if we can post your rides there. Another place to get the rides listed is club calendars in your area.

On January 23, 2008 I met with Christy from Susan G. Koman. She is very impressed in what we accomplished in our first year and is excited that we decided to do it again. She is going to work with us to get the word out to other affiliates about us. She will be attending a meeting in Dallas on February, with other Regional Directors, so I am getting a list of all the rides we have so far.

In the next couple of weeks I will get a "Starter Pack" online, so that those interested in putting on a ride can see what they need to do and decide if they would like to join us. If you have any suggestions on things I should put in it I would love to hear them.

Have a good week!

Debbie Briggs

Hooves for a Cure Director

www.hoovesforacure.com

Take A Quiz That's All About YOU!

I got this from www.sisterwoman.com emails I get. Yes, I get entirely too many emails and am a memeber of too many sites. :P Just thought you all might want to know a bit more about me. If you want to answer the following questions, then add the questionnaire to your blog - with your answers.

1. What time do you get up? 5AM

2. If you could eat lunch with one person, who would it be? Don't know. Either Mom or someone famous. Juliette Gordon Lowe.

3. Gold or silver? Gold of course. :)

4. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? It was so freaking long ago I don't remember. I think it was Lion King. :P

5. What is/are your favorite TV show? Well, it's like this. I don't have time for TV. I suppose the news. All the ones I likes are gone. :(

6. What did you have for breakfast? Diet oatmeal.

7. Who would you hate to be stuck in a room with? The kid's mom. One of us would go to jail. :P

8. What inspires you? The kids. Horses. Helping people.

9. What is your middle name? Kaye

10. Favorite ice cream? Chocolate. Like there is another flavor.

11. Butter, plain or salted popcorn? Butter and salt, but usaully diet.

12. Favorite color? Purple. (Couldn't you tell?)

13. What kind of car do you drive? To work: 1999 Nissan Altima. For play: 1994 One Ton Dually Deisel Dogde. Gots to have the power! After I get to where I play: 1987 dark bay brown TB named Maverick. :)

14. Favorite sandwich? Bolonge, cheese, miricle whip.

16. What characteristic do you despise? Not trying!

17. Favorite flower? Daisy.

18. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? To the mountain with my horse and someone to ride with, perferably hubby. Don't care what mountains. SE OK. MO. CO. Somewhere pretty with no cell phones.

19. What color is your bathroom? Tan and forrest green with crimson carpet. Not my choices. I haven't taken the time to repaint. :P

21. Where would you retire to? Where I am. Claremore, OK

22. Favorite day of the week? Saturday!

23. What did you do for your last birthday? Mom took me to dinner.

24. Where were you born? Oklahoma City, OK

25. Favorite sport to watch? Who has time??? I'd rather be riding. Especially since they don't have eventing on RFD any more. :P

26. Who do you least expect to send this back to you? Everyone!

27. Person you expect to send it back first? No One. I think most have done it already at some point in blogging.

28. What fabric detergent do you use? Generic sheets.

29. Coke or Pepsi? Coke.

30. Are you a morning person or a night owl? Moring!

31. What is your shoe size? A true 10.5 M, but most days have to buy an 11. :P

32. Do you have any pets? Let's see... 4 permanent indoor cats, one possible baby cat ( might leave), one Chinchilla, two ferrets (temp residents), one dog (who gets to stay now), 5 outdoor cats (supposed to be barn, but like the garage), 17 horses and four boarding horses. Can I count the hubby and kid?

33. What is your favorite season? Fall. I love Spring, but in Okieland that is flooding season and I am on call. :P I get to rid emore in the Fall.

34. Tea or coffee and what kind? Coffee

35. What color pants are you wearing right now? Army green.

Hope you all enjoy learning a bit more about me. Have fun!

Free Dog to a Good Home!

Not sure how much time I have to get him given away Sooner would be better.

Rick has decided that Bubba must really go. He will take him to the pound, Rick just doesn't know where the pound it. :P

Bubba is part blue heeler, part Austraulian sheppard. He is probably about a year old. He stands about 18" or so and around 40 pounds. (I am not a good judge of dog flesh. He is small for a TB.) :) He has had all his shots, he is nuetered, and housebroken. He has not grown much since we got him in June. He is a dog and Rick has decided we don't need one.

Bubba is trained to voice commands. He will come when called. He loves to play and is great with kids and cats. He loves playing with his hands. His one bad habit: Chewing. I think he is out growing it and I know it is happening less frequently, but he does chew.

If you would like to give Bubba a home please email me and let me know. I have attached a few picutres or you can go to http://www.sierraranchok.com/dog.html and see more pictures.

Thanks,
Deb Stowers
deb@sierraranchok.com
More contact info on the website.

My Chirstmas Present!

OK, so this is not a picture of my Christmas present. :)

Allyson (kid no. 3) is now officially ours. Her mom signed the papers on Christmas and the judge finalized everything on January 2.

One of the first things Allyson asked for was a rat. EEWWW! I was negotiating for a little white mouse when one of the interns said she had chinchillas that she was giving away. So, we investigated and researched and brought home a Chinchilla to add to the zoo. The kid is beside herself. I think the Chinchilla would be happier if the cats would not hang out at her cage. But she is adjusting well to the zoo.

Allyson is adjusting to living at our house. She is having to do some things for herself that she did not do at Mom's, but she is getting the routine. She is being a big help by feeding the horses when she gets home from school. I figure the least I could do for a bit is make sure her clothes are washed and put up. We will transition into the more independent thing. I think that part is real new to her.

Well, better get back to the real job. Have a great week!

First Picture of the Grandkid!

As some of you remember from past blogs we gained custody of the No. 2 kid just after her mom married her to a pretty nice kid. We actually did gain custody of Ashley, but since she is married Justin really has custody.

Being 16 and 18 birth control was not something they were both thinking about. DUH! So shortly after marrying the silly couple found out they were pregnant. Great! Just what every young couple needs.

One of our boarders is their OB/GYN and got permission to give this to Rick for Christmas. Course if you look closely you will see why! It is still in the womb and has Ashley's attitude. They keep referring to the baby as a girl, and Michelle (pleading patient/doctor privileges) will not confirm. The kids don't ever seem to be around long enough to officially ask, so I guess we can assume. And being the not so excited stepparent I think the silly grandkid is due in June. Probably around City Slickers, but not like I wanna be there.

There was a reason I didn't have kids. I think Ashley will figure that out. Don't mind spoiling it as long as I don't have to touch the silly thing until it talks. I will add more stuff later. Just knew folks were thinking about this and wanting an update. NOT!

Happy New Year!