Don't

The irony of sitting here sick, listening to Toby Keith's epic anthem, "Don't Let the Old Man In."  I'm trying, Toby.  I'm trying.
 

@Deborah Cain

I'm feeling a little better, just not up to par. So thought I'd drop this little meme that so reminds me of my Deborah Cain.

Jobs Dinner

 That moment when you realize you are more blessed than Job.  I couldn't get out of bed today so Isabella made me home-made chicken noodle soup and I sat up to eat, using the ironing board for a table.  If only Job had an Isabella in his life.

Jobs Friends

Woke up being smacked hard by a head / chest cold. These are Jobs friends suffering right along side me.

Grace Wins!

Back for the final day at the Southern Equine Expo.  Proud to see our girl Grace win her colt starter challenge.  And as a Dad, happy to see so many great role models for my daughter at the Expo.

2024 Southern Equine

Up early and made our way to Mill Coliseum in Murfreesboro for the 2024 Southern Equine Expo. Isabella and Sela attended the horse clinics while I attended the mule clinics.  The girls were very impressed with the shooting competition.

Nashville Horse Patrol

We so appreciated the Metro Nashville Police Department bringing their team and their horses.  We were all delighted to hear that the horses have a full pension plan, like their riders.  One they are retired, the horses have feed and vet care for life.  Hats off to you, Nashville Police Department.

Colt Starter

The annual Colt Starter competition is always the highlight of the Expo.  Isabella instantly connected with this young lady (Grace) from Chattanooga.  Going to be fun to watch over the next couple of days.

Paul Garrison III

What an absolute pleasure to get to spend the day listening, watching, learning and talking to Paul Garrison III.  Paul is a national treasure! If you love to study Mules, Paul is your guy! Hoping my schedule will allow me to one day travel with my own Mule to his place in Texas for a personal clinic. 

Equine First Aid

Bella and I spent some time learning about Equine First Aid in the TN Equine clinic.  I highly recommend this program for any equine owner. 

King of the Hay

It's auction night but you can't play til farm chores are done.  We used to play King of the Hill growing up. I think the farm version of that is King of the Hay Bale.  Hurry kids, auction starts at 7pm.

Chief, The HipHop Star

Skyler teaching Chief how to be a hip-hop star. 

Cody at the Horse Auction

So proud of little Cody, he did great.  Didn't offer the first bark all night.  A good night at the auction with friends - no equines were purchased but the tack was on point.
 

Blue Skies All Around

When you text your wife that the skies in Southern Kentucky are so pretty and she sends you a pic to say, "here too."  Blue skies all around.  It's been a perfect weather week to be travelling two lane roads to small towns.
 

Roxie & Sedona

Isabella had decided to spend the evening playing a canine/feline United Nations.  Mainly, talking Sedona into the idea that Roxie isn't a snack.   I'm interested to see where this goes.