Maybe I am going crazy

OK , lets me start out saying Riz looked so darn cute in his new sheet and jammie. But lets get on another topic, letting a horse go. I am consdering selling Em, as most of yall know I have had her for a long time. But I just thought I would write a blog explaining how it feels to let go and have a new horse come into your life and get the great life my horses did.

About a few years ago I got a little 14.1h pony named littlejoe, he taught me so much and gave me the pastents to learn and accpet not to get mad or frustated when something went wrong. I was heart broken when I had to sell him. But I learned that there is a time and place for everything and the right people came along and I sold him. I cried my eyes out but who wouldnt? But as joe got to move on so did I!



Before I sold joe I got a crazy little mare, as I call big mare. She wasnt pretty or stunning at all and had a bad attitude. I literally was like what did I get myself into, I work with this mare for the longest time. She bucked me off and I got back on, she reared and I just held on. I have to saw this mare was driving me crazy, I thought I would never had a horse that would not try and kill me But in the end I love this mare more than anything, this mare was Ememablia, my current show horse. I have had truely some hard times, but I have to say I wouldnt be the rider I am today if it wasnt because of her. I recently decided to sell her as I like theres a time where I cant do anymore for her and she cant do anymore for me. It so hard for me but I want to make my dreams come true, if I had the money I would breed her and keep her but I think Im ready for a change.

Christmas time

well merry christmas everyone!! I am happy at the outcome of my christmas, my grandmother is paying for the shots for my 2 horses, which really brings a smile to my face as I dont have to pay for it!!!! also I got $175, which is going to Clemson in Feb. when I am taking Riz!!! I also got a hood for Riz and a new blue pony fly sheet for him too, plus me a new pair of boots and a new pair of riding pants. I got tons of close but I also got a mini ipod which I really need , now i can ride with it. My whole family got a wii!! which we got like 20 games and controllers for it! Plus I GOT A NEW PHONE, as everyone from the barn knows I needed one badly. Then my dog got TONS of bones.Have to say a great xmas, now on the horsey side. Holly, KJ and I went to the horse auction saturday and I have to say was alot of fun!!! I fell in love with Surrey, one of our new horses, babies, not really a baby anymore as she is 6 and 17h of piere stunningness!!! I only wish I had the money to pay board on her myself. We got a rubber, plastic bucket for Ems feed buckets as she is a termite eating all the wood.But I have to get back to family! Write more later!

Clemson

Well I will amke it short and sweet. Em loaded great!!! haha got to love a easy loader, we got there and it was like 20 degrees!!! big change from the 60's. Saturday we competed in Discpline Rail and got 1st out of 3 people, which one of the people in the class was my trainer, and one of my good friends horse, houston. Have to say that was so much fun! Sunday I showed in 1st level test 3, against 3 people. got 1st, and did novice combine training and got 4th as i stratched the jumping part as I have literally frozen, and feeling a bit sick. Then I did the high glambers and got 2nd, I have to say when Em refuses she must be sick or I am not riding good. I say she refused but did it to save my butt as it was into a one stride with a 2'9 fence and 3ft oxer I believe, but got to love her anyway. I have to say my motto everyone is loving, and I believe it, GO STRONG... OR GO HOME!!!

The girls

I just wanted to say, I might sounds crazy, but I think my barns butties, YALL KNOW WHO YALL ARE, actually took in a little of my blog I wrote and I see them forming into what kind of person they want to be, a family. I am so happy, and proub to see them stick up for me, in which they kinda did it without me asking. Nicole I am proub to say I think you found a horse that if you mold a little bit more can be your dream horse, you have learned a lot and have become a very nice riddder. And Paula, just great! Thats all I have to say. Keep your head up like it is right now, dont put it too far up, and you will make your dreams with the barn family, even if no one else is by your side. Gia, one talented little rider, lets just says you have big dreams ahead of you!.
This farm is a true family, and we dont get caught up in everything, personally thats the way I like it!

FYI

I thought I would let all of yall know about my current blogs. I wasnt trying to be rude to anyone. I stated my opionion in somethings. I listed a price because I have ment tons of people in the horse world that think just because there horse is $45,00 they think there better, Im not saying everyone is like that.I think if people cant state there opionion in a nice respectful way then they shouldnt say it at all. Please take in what I say and dont pick out everything I said and turn it around.

On a bettter note, Ememablia and I practiced for our dressage test today...haha that was fun, have to love her tho. GOt our leg yields down and the canter circle!!Jumping 2m should be FUN!!

was i right about the horse world?

I cant believe some people, if yall know me you know I love horses so much and give it my all. I have worked my butt off for what I have and I cant believe some people have the balls to comment my blog in such a mean way. I am not pointing out anyone in it, I was just stating what I think happens. Its sad but that is the horse world. I know no one has the balls to say the truth but it is, really think about it. If a horse that was $45,000 went into a ring that was $600, who would win? So for Rachel I want you to look at what you say and think do I really love this sport to be so rude to someone that has the same passion? And first of all I'm not rich or fat, and yes i do ride int tennies, and that was my good friend jumping my mare, and fine call me fat, do you really think it hurts me? Thats why its a passion, WE GO STRONG, OR GO HOME. Stay off my blog or be respectful.

Horse world gone mad!

I thought I would write a blog about the "HORSE WORLD" and respecting it. I noticed in my time riding horses( bout 13 years) and owning then that people in the horse world are mean and just plane rude. Every trainer I have been to have burned bridges with other trainers or trainers have burned them with them. All I have to say is if you want respect you got to give it. I am in horse back riding because it is a passion of mine, not a hobby, a passion, something I live for. The first thing I think when people dont give respect is, wow they dont love this sport they love the fame that comes with it, they love the rediculous price tag on there horse. I can tell you right now I know people who have a $600 dollar horse and can whip yall out of a blue riddon. All I am trying to say why is the horse whole going mad. It really doesnt matter if your 2 seconds late for the class in the showring, or forgot your course, lord, all we trying to do is have fun right?? Then why do so many people get yelled at by other trainers. I dont know, I quess I will never know. All I know is at the farm I ride/board at has passion, and has drive, we go strong or go home! That is my motto and I do live my it. I think all horse people should live by that, no greed!

A big ball of nothing!

I havent posted in a while, I have just been so busy trying to get set for Clemson and pay back some bills, and get some money to pay for Ems feet to get done before Clemson, and also Riz has he needs his done too! Lord these horses are costing me a butt load, haha got to love them! Well Em has been doing GREAT. We have been practing in our myler getting her ready to ride our 1st level test 3 test, going back a few test to get a good solid score. hopefully next time we will be doing 2nd level again. Ememablia has been jumping so great, nice and even and kind slow!!!She just got shaved about a month ago and is loving always being in her PINK jammie! Riz is doing great, growing like a stem! But I got to love him.
♥ I just thought I would say its been almost 5 years I think, that I got joejoe, which I sold about 2 years ago to a great family! I got him on Christmas!!!

Write more soon

Pictures from my last post

Please read the post too, below!!!

Sorry, its been a while

I know I havent posted in a while its just been busy! Well to start off I have been riding Em in the double bridle again and she is finally learning to take the bit and no hold it in her mouth. Me and her jumping is another story... We have been working on jumping little stuff to get her nice and slow and not bucking so that has made us a lil sloppy...lol! but she is finally getting the whole wait for the jump not launch... But all I can say is I never have a boring ride and we are continueing learning new things...We started up our long line training again and she loves it!!! I maybe need to get her in a cart and she what she can really do... On another subject... Riz.... He is doing great about that choke he had. Silly Yearling, he is growing so big and is now around 14h. i cant wait till I finally get to ride that big floaty trot, and that huge jump he has. We(me and randall) have been working on long line him and he enjoys that.Riz is coming along great... i just wanted to say a little bit about one horse I am working with at Mills... Miss April, she is the custest little roan, I believe she is an arbain/tenesse walker. She has a bad habit of having her head up in the air like a camel but we are finally getting it down and she is learning its ok to have it down. Also if anybody shows come to our horse show at Mills the 30th of november it will be tons of fun!!!

Just thought I would show a little old pics

Everybody has heard that my horse could jump 4ft but never seem the pics so I thought I wouls post some pics of her jumping and the pic of her jumping 4ft.

All is well

Well Em is doing great at her new farm... She is settling in really....haha Em is the only horse in the barn with a Pink Name Plate on her stall, thank you to Dawn and Cecil(sP). Well Riz was my problem. he chocked while Holly was at the state fair, but he is all good now...Lord he is getting so big too. I will post some cute pics but I got to go to school :(...

UPDATE

As many of yall all know is that I was at Hampton stables, but now I am back with the farm "FAMILY". Em and Riz are at Mills Farm and doing great. As most of yall know Em is in the stall almost all the time as she likes it, she really is loving how big her stall is right now! I wanted to say something for Gia if she is reading this. You are a talented rider and we miss you with all our heart and your pony is in good hands. I dont know if yall know but Jessie left M and M a while ago and had made it back with us. I have been riding Jessie and I am loving her, but Em is getting jealous, so is Riz :). Well I will keep updates but I wanted to post a few cute pics from Em at Hampton.

A tight spot

So as most of you know that M and M is moving to a farm in Moncks Corner. Its a long haul for us" TENNAGERS," but I know we will all be staying close to each other. I am still deciding weither to keep my horses at a local farm in Charleston or to move to moncks corner. I love those gurls at M and M and really dont want to lose them. As of right now Em is at a local farm and Riz is still at M and M. Ill let yall know what happening when I find out more. But for a happier note, Em has been doing great, we have been jumping 3ft and working on staying nice and collected. She is turning out into one nice jumping horse. Well I have tons of school work Ill write more later:)!

holding out

Well its been a busy few weeks. Now its been even more busy. The hurricane Hana has been closing in on South Carolina but thank god its only a Caterogy 1. But for now we put Em and Riz, my 1 1/2 year old yearling and Amador at a local farm till the storm passes then we will be back at M and M. The week of Sept. 13 we plan on going to the Pinto show and jumping Em 2'6ft and I am going to try to hunter classes and see how we do. Also Riz is going and once again showing in the Halter classes. Also I am looking for a parnter for me to try and Qualify for Young Rider Championships. But every body keeps on asking me will Em be for sale now? Nope she will not I will either keep working with her and show her or she might go out for a lease. But she is still going to stay with me!!! But Ill keep yall updated!!!

P.s Im the pictures are from Clemson

CLEMSON!!!!

WEll Em and I had a great time at clemson. Em showed howd good she load when she has to be loaded onto an open stock trailer at the last minute. When we arrived she was FABLOUS too. Calm as can be. We all warmed up our horses friday night and then headed for some food and a good night of sleep. SAturday was a great day for Em and I. We did the Displine rail class and got 2nd and then we did Gamblers Choice Low and got 4th. Sunday was also a great day. I did Novice combinded training and got first and did 1st level test four and 2nd level test one in dressage and got 2 first.(EVEN THO WE WERE THE ONLY ONE IN OUR CLASS):):). But it was all a great show together. Im so proub of Em and I just cant say how much I love this horse. We pulled it together from only riding the 2nd level test together once. All I have to say is I love my horse!!!

PICS COMING SOON!!

A HOT week

So Em and I have been just taking it easy this week. It has been so hot. The Clemson horse show is coming up next week then school starts for me :(. I am showing 2nd level test 1 and 1st level test 4. Also combined training Novice and doing some jumper classes! It should be really fun and plus my boyfriend is coming to cheer Em and I on!!! Em recently got get feet trim and re shoed so she was kinda iffy on her feet so we have been just doing our dressage test this week... I gave Em a few days off from the farrier and can you say a sassy mare?? Em is FULL of energy this week. But I cant say I dont love it!!! Ill keep yall updated from Clemson!!

A thought

I thought I would put some pics of me and "Em" up! The pics start from when I first got her till now. If you start from the top thats us now and working the way down the page is when I first got her!

"Em" and I have made leaps n bounds. I know when I first got her I has a green rider with a green horse. "Em" has taught me a lot about learning to trust and practice makes perfect. I know "Em" and I have still a lot more to learn and many more shows to do. So stay tune for updates!

RE EDIT INFO!!

I decide to write "Em"s old owner and find out some information. I was told "Em" was a thoroughbred trakhner but found out she is a full breed trkahner mare. Here the info from Melissa her old owner!


Em is a full Trak – no TB at all. Both her father and mother were sired by Abdullah (so she will be very valuable as a broodmare when you are done showing). I filled out her paperwork for AWS and they are mistaken, no TB at all. I have too many horses to remember her dam’s name off the top of my head but I know she was not a cross. I believe it started with a D…Dulca or something like that and her sire was Abdullah. She was imported from Germany when she was very young – either a yearling or 2 yr old, unfortunately the people who bought her neglected her and she was taken away from them – that is why we did not have her TRAK papers, they wouldn’t release them when she was confiscated. That is why I registered her with AWS, so she would at least have papers with someone.

I did not know the people who bought her. She was neglected (starved) and was not in good shape. She had injured herself (the scar on her back leg) and was generally bad off. She was confiscated and bought by some other people, they sent her to their trainer (also my trainer) she got in shape and was getting better but she never bonded with the new owners and was nasty with them (who could blame her after the other people were so bad to her?). The trainer was working with her and she was doing good – she had been evented a few times, but was terrible to load. I would see her all the time and she bonded to me. After a couple of years the trainer was moving back to New Zealand and she gave me Emily. I had Emily inspected/registered/branded because we were going to breed her. I wanted to show her a little more before we did breed her so I took her and Eddie all over the south to breed shows – they both won a lot. Then the hurricanes hit and we lost our barn and fences and I decided to sell her. Our place was in such bad shape and she was jumping the fences. I was sorry to loose her but I am glad you have her. Our house is built and all the new fences are in. We will be breaking ground on our new barn in February. I will send pics. When you are ready to retire her she can come back here, we will always have space for her.

** thank you so much melissa for the information

a little about everything

WEll so start it off I wanted to make this blog because I wanted to tell everybody how far me and Ememablia have came. If yall dont know about me or Ememablia is here is a little info. Ememablia or know as "Em" is a trakhner/thoroughbred mare. She is around 16.2hands and 11 years old. She is a stunning grey with a brand and Abdullah is her bloodlines!!!! "Em" is a sassy mare but who couldnt love her great personailty on the ground. I "Kaijsa Bills" have been riding since the tender age of 3years old which now I am 15years old. I have ridden all the discplines from western to english. "Em" and I have been partners for a couple years now. We started out in a ruff stop but now we are inseperable. "Em" will only load for me and when I whistle she picks up her head and looks at me. We have really never had a consistent trainer so I just look up in the books and learn from them. We have come from 1st level dressage to 2nd level dressage in just over 6 months. We started out together jumping around 3-4ft courses at all my different farms but soon Em started a bad habbit of crazily bucking. So we came back down to straight flat work for around a year or so. We have been at M and M for around 6 months now and now are jumping 3ft and still continueing our dressage. We are also trying to get back into eventing again!