Monday, August 24, 2009

More Trip Photos

I couldn't resist sharing a few more pictures and stories from the trip!

One of the highlights for me was to get to spend time with my "other sisters"- my cousins, or, as we are fondly known in this family, "the cuzettes." We spent a night giggling in our cabin until we cried and our bellies hurt. That was mostly my fault, thanks to a late night Excedrin buzz and the need to spread a mattress beside the bunk bed in case I fell out of the top bunk at night (I didn't.)

Cowgirl Cousins

These three Sisters, my auntie, my aunt, and my mom, left to right respectively, shared the creme de la creme of cabins. It was adorably cottage with floral Ralph Lauren sheets on the bed, wooden floors, and seafoam green walls. And they had their own bathroom and clawfoot tub, the stinkers!

Cowgirl Sisters

Speaking of sisters, Paint Girl and I spent almost every waking moment, from the day before the trip, the whole trip, and the drive home, nearly attached at the hip. We got a long amazingly well and worked together as a team, whether unloading hay from the truck or providing support for each other on the trails.

Pony Sisters

We were SO well-fed, by our cowgirl Chef, Cousin B! We ate BBQ hamburgers, lasagne, homemade enchiladas, and tacos-in-a-bag! Cousin B, post about your tacos-in-a-bag!

Cowgirl Grub

Here she is in action, she'll get me back for this photo, I'm sure. She worked in the cookhouse, amongst flies and even a few rodents, and didn't complain one second! Next time, we are simplifying the menu so that this cowgirl can have more time in the saddle and less time tossing the salad. (P.S. Cousin B, I forgot to mention those cake truffles were to die for!)

Cowgirl Chef

Cousin E handled this big draft amazingly well. I viewed him like an over-sized Golden Retriever, not quite aware of his own size and strength. If Cousin E was nervous around him, she never showed it. This lady has many miles in the saddle under her belt, Cousin C has taught her well!

Whoa Joey!

It was great to see my cousin Palomino Girl and her mother work so closely together with their two younger newbie trail horses. Despite being a bit rusty, they got these well-tempered ponies back into the swing of being working ponies, not vacation ponies. As a testament to good quality Quarter Horse breeding and exemplary horsemanship skills by both of them, the horses came through, hitting the trails in stride, as well as running our playday events!

Mother and Daughter

Always a photographer at heart, I saw my aunt standing in the doorway of the cookhouse and I shouted, "Don't move!", grabbing my camera. I used my old Sony point and shoot for this one! It's grainy, but it kind of works with the wood and the silhouette.

Cowgirl Tuff

A Pony Cousins trip would not be the same without Saddle Mountain Rider's recipe~ the Whiskey Slush. Yummmmm!

The Recipe

I have to tell you how proud I am of my horse on this trip. Other than a few minor horsey quirks, he was such a good horse during hauling, while in his little paneled pen, on the trail, and in the arena. It makes a trip so much more enjoyable for me to have a been-there-done-that horse that I can trust to safely enjoy this kind of adventure with!

My Boy

If My Boy and I look a little worse-for-wear in this photo, it's true. We had such a great time that we literally wore ourselves out. Or maybe it was just all of that dust and wind in our eyes?

Until we ride again, Pony Cousins!

31 comments:

  1. They are some really awesome photos....I love them. I am so jealous of your little trip.

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  2. I've been busy, so am just now catching up on the Cousins. Congrats on being the Rodeo Princess! Sounds like your Boy really stepped up this year!

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  3. What an amazing thing to have as a family reunion!

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  4. Wow... sorry for my (possibly ignorant) question but was this for an equine schooling/horsemanship event? Looks like you lot had a blast - kinda wished I was there too!!!
    :-)
    BB

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  5. Wonderful pictures. I would LOVE to be able to go once (or many times) with you guys but I live way too far away. I would love to have sisters, cousins, aunts and all of that jazz that loved to ride like myself. Yall are lucky to have each other and share the love for horses.

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  6. What a great horsey-lovin-family! Organizing an event like this is a ton of work, but the payoff is so worth it. Looks like the trip was a blast - Yeah for you!

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  7. What great photos. It looked like soooo much fun. It made me want to ship Possum and myself to your side of the country and ride (in an english saddle ofcourse hehehe)

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  8. Girl, you take the best pictures!! LOVE that one in the doorway :)
    That looks like way too much fun. Love your family, what a great bunch of folks :)

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  9. WOW! Looks like a great time was had by all! Makes me wish I was in your family...

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  10. Beautiful horses, wonderful ladies and good, good times. What could be more perfect!!?? So glad to hear that your vacation was a good one.

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  11. Great Photos ! The "cowgirl tough" in the doorway is really cool shot!

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  12. You are truly blessed to have such wonderful family to plan these kids of events with, PG..and a very special sister to ride with, laugh with and just be yourself with. And a handsome, sweet, willing horse to rely and trust.

    Ok...enough of that mushy stuff.

    I am so wanting one of those whiskey slushes right about now. Yep. It's been one of THOSE kinds of week. lol!

    Great photo captures, PG!

    ~Lisa

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  13. The photo of your "auntie" I thought for sure was me cause it is my shirt and chinks...but not my butt!!! LOL I forgot my Sissy's had to raid my closet for warmer clothes! great pictures!!!

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  14. Those are the cutiest and neatest photos that you all will cherish as a family for years to come! Rock on!!!!

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  15. Great picture's sis!! I wish we would have taken more of us and our horses. I have like 2 of me and Brandy!

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  16. great pictures. i love the one in the doorway.

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  17. That actions you are using on your already super great pictures are so much fun!! I just love them. Your trip looks like a pretty incredible one.

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  18. Here's raising a Whiskey Slush to wish you all many more years as the happy and funloving riding sistas!
    *CHING..CHING*

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  19. Oh my! PonyGirl...it's been a year already since the Family "gathering"??
    This year looks like you all had a wonderful time again! I'll have to come back and catch up!!

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  20. Okay...that Cowgirl Tuff picture is amazing!!! it should be blown up and put on your wall. :)

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  21. Beautiful pictures. How did you doctor them up? Mom wants to know if she can have the picture of herself for a future blog header? Just let her know. See you this weekend.

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  22. Great pictures! Can't wait to see more!

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  23. Pony Girl, your family is so wonderful!!!! You cowgirls rock. From riding to cooking to photography - what a talented bunch. And, the sisterhood!!! Oh, my goodness. Thanks for letting all of us in on your stories and pictures. It makes me feel like I am there too!

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  24. Amazing trip! And how great are those photos!

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  25. What a fabulous trip!! I would LOVE to do something like that. You guys really know how to have a horsing event/party!! Good for all of you!! How cool that you got a photo of each woman with her horse....Love it.

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  26. Don't be so sure about a stint on Oprah! All she needs to do is take one look at your blog.......

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  27. Your trip sounds like so much fun! I would love to do a trip like this...as the years have gone on and lives become more complicated, my family and I don't have our regular horsey trips anymore. Maybe I should let your post inspire me to organize one. Great photos, by the way. (and your Appy is Super Cute!!)

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  28. Oh I am loving all of the pictures and stories!!! I really love the picture of you and you Boy at the end of the post!! I don't think either one of you look worn out!!

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  29. What fun!! Congrats on being the rodeo princess! I do hope your crown arrives in the mail safely!! You are so lucky to have such a great family who loves horses just as much as you do! It must be something in your genes!

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  30. Love the vintage finish on some of these. And I LOVE your new blog banner. It looks great.

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