tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48298479735652079542024-03-10T03:46:59.913+01:00The Cheyenne ChroniclesLife with Horses, Stories and Thoughts of Life, Humorous and Not.
(But mostly Fun!) cheyenne joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957462106844413179noreply@blogger.comBlogger472125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829847973565207954.post-9287416325647336492015-08-03T23:14:00.001+02:002015-08-03T23:14:21.658+02:00Busy Day.<p> </p> <p><font size="4">Had a great day yesterday, started to train for Extreme Mountain Trail.</font></p> <p><font size="4">The only course in the UK, did pretty good, here`s a few shots from the arena prep, and some from the Trail course, I have a lot to do!</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0NsMucCkhmAwb9UbbuUxYQ0ecueeOUElmRwVKf8nvXvW5evBvDWsrYtIXQ_3fOAsncHME8V58RFaVVpuCHV6_vc4sQLiqCQgsfXAVRv2yq6DmyVBoaZ7eXluhclV2i4YG6GGBmHT2WrQx/s1600-h/extrem-trail2.jpg"><img title="extrem trail" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="extrem trail" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjupy7pMmyr8Qhc_yWwg15a6Uh3k2VsJnwzJgd48G23OxN8h2W_tga7Xu8Yw3D6PmKamQWtR24oWtB1x5RLVSpT7TlmEytjrLn6BsX5MyamDZgKa7lgvWIZX1RabelBJcdQvh7MagZNxRyP//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="295"></a></p> <p><font size="4">Feeling pensive!</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht6lPmIZoYH7m6207jiVL2F7YPe8vLP24yHI5zrPx7bg4z2APn4T_LWWuukhDLvMWvUXLJKvCSGqdwPSf1Eg_xmexQXb5fdaynd8AOFYhgtwKIpqgIsvz80hjqp8N_O2K8yKyFPnbk9M8F/s1600-h/tyres2.jpg"><img title="tyres" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="tyres" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfZheY6GrL8T23aVDuENZ8mzXXgHP-cB5Jx8V3tfTpZ292IMcwz6_e1KaVW1BzX3mZrlcVJxQZDxth3N3dsUbpObAlg5A80VY518O9DlBiCRW853Bp6E2o7TPenEe1BVeFAxvVnC-iQbXG//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="295"></a></p> <p><font size="4">Tyres! Not easy.</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitpyS4ZTWPkadhP92dSSVoLi_bf8w88o23Y5cplUoIHm1G-GjUD3PSi6Fe0JKstshviAlK_5-EqCG5JmARWW_1LtEqpHspxqXebjovbD7tpnLL04uePFaYEXCnZO4KJv6Y1eQ5E25OmX04/s1600-h/bridge2.jpg"><img title="bridge" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="bridge" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtcWQ09D4v5acpFKsf3CuTtu8P4oUbQbmRCM5gWcv9GYmBxCk6H48Y68eFEbRVSADFJ6-7vDdb_C4JSHi5rr_9fKGNismb2mymsjVfjCO-o5Oq11AAKsByz-kwHDvtuLtR6g0mdDXptlMV//?imgmax=800" width="224" height="334"></a></p> <p><font size="4">Bridge and sharp turn downhill.</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTaNMOPvlzSHj6SI6lbDnuPxrozurXeeybsjzj1aelKVVD1-Gim0tFUilmYaXTC5FRsNXWVN71-Orv9ntdHJjImqWvy47sZuH1IojxLT_dLWRuN1Yb9_joBrD99xnODsl5IH4Tw9OZh54v/s1600-h/fat-horse2.jpg"><img title="fat horse" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="fat horse" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJGwFjYopw453a5seOjRbaPcGWs_kKwiC_-dJudolgP7x0i10blTR8DrsxXsiR0DqYVinXCAnx4gv9J7Ke24n1OgXSOEtp9hS0DZlAVjmT6O9hGBEseEGKXPnKaRsy0new9FRMdrxMY2T4//?imgmax=800" width="224" height="334"></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtv6nbLvI7iseiJvx0fxnU3UTkLoXe2pj8OxevL_Lrs1tsU6oOmdwBwahL46CeyD61jA-af5CB2u-dstQCdmB1E4tHcX_sN1zfmqzpnkPpafL2p0xJawZqW8YxbSkGLZfiNIwitKEo9slq/s1600-h/mud-and-water2.jpg"><img title="mud and water" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="mud and water" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibuMwwHS3B_KlEvS4kk0EzfkCPXErl7k3Zo-pFum-9qr2tPBTdZOBKy_eEtnHBeEFTCnlkWe_ib-Stdq7n3MPnS95Kyx5gkjaR_MzYJA2DSeM5qMCTwxCYILdG-PbBgt_B4RIPqjT4AJ3Y//?imgmax=800" width="224" height="334"></a></p> <p><font size="4">Having a look see? Does`nt look too inviting.</font></p> <p><font size="4"></font></p> cheyenne joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957462106844413179noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829847973565207954.post-71914971119239362612015-06-07T10:47:00.000+02:002015-06-07T16:36:41.672+02:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Someone told me to expect the worst, and plan for it!<br />
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Fortunately, we did. as some of you may know we set off last Sunday to ride from Callander to Newtonmore in Scotland. Some 189 miles, not a big ditance in world affairs, but big enough if things do not go well. Day one started with a hint of rain, with a stiff breeze blowing down Glen Ogle, it slowly deteriorated into a full blown gale, with hail, rain and sleet, with the odd snowflake thrown in! By the time we had done 10 miles, we were soaked, and dispite gearing up for cold a wet, I didnt have a single part of me that was not wet!<br />
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By lunch time, we had decided that with the horses shivering in this cold, and wet, we would call a temporary halt. Unsaddling was fun, cold numb fingers trying to undo buckles! Anyway, we managed, and a few hours later, with no phone signal, we found some overnight grazing. This was supposed to be flaming June! Hot and sunny, no chance! We had picked one of the worst weeks for doing our trip, and for the next 3 days we were battered with 70 mile an hour winds and all that comes with it! Rivers flooded, trees down trails blocked, our very own tent flattened,and to top it all off, water in the cell phones! The only thing that worked was the stove! At least we ate. finally after three days stuck in the same place and no respite, we called in the back up team. Craig arrived, all smiles? But we straightened him out. Our next destination should have been Glen Tilt and then Glen Marr, but the rivers for horses had become really to dangerous, and we needed to get clothes and saddle pads dried out. Friends in the Great Glen helped us out, and how! Finally with clothes and tack dried out, sleeping bags dry we set off on the last two days of our trip, yes it rained, and yes it was windy, but no where near as bad as what had been. It was to be a quite sobering last two days, as we heard that 4 people had been killed due to the weather in our own community. Here is a few of the pictures we managed. Tranquility on the last day. </div>
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This video was of the Commemoration, of the Center of Scotland Stone. Which we arrived in time for.</div>
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Never have I known such weatherin June, never seen snow either, totally extraordinary. Sorry there isnt much more folks.</div>
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cheyenne joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957462106844413179noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829847973565207954.post-78686952844720143432015-05-31T11:08:00.001+02:002015-05-31T11:08:32.558+02:00Away Again!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We are off again! Today one of our Big Rides, 8 days, 200 miles, carrying everything, well almost we do have a back up truck. So I`ll post again when I get back. Happy trails everyone!</div>
cheyenne joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957462106844413179noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829847973565207954.post-52706285984147889752015-05-26T18:55:00.002+02:002015-05-26T18:55:31.380+02:00Gracie Turns 14 Years<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It came to me today, that my main riding horse has reached the ripe old age of 14 years. I really dont know where it has gone. So I have put together a small album of her from when she chose me. Her she is at 5 years old.<br />
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Here she is crossing the Cheviot hills at 8 years old.</div>
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Here at 10 years old, with friends.She has started to grey out.</div>
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Finally, at 12 years old, in the rain, in the hills, where she is at home. Gracie prefers the wild places, with me out and about, no arenas, no competitions and no grief. Go where we can and cover what ground we can. Long may she continue.</div>
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cheyenne joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957462106844413179noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829847973565207954.post-88019333463459884822015-05-23T08:48:00.003+02:002015-05-23T08:48:27.650+02:005 Star Pad update:<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Its now been a couple of months since the pad arrived, so we now have 19 rides on it. Not long rides a couple of hours and some hill work thrown in.<br />
So far all is going exceedingly well! Initially the pad had no form, and when fitted to the horse, and saddled up, tended to roll when getting onboard. A bit disconcerting! But 5 Star did say that.<br />
It was a bad time for a new pad, all horses were casting, and (shedding) with that amount of hair the pad needed constant cleaning. Which neatly brings me to that point, 5 Star supply a sponge pad for use in gently rubbing away the hair, using circular motions. This was not always effective. So I reverted to my own time homoured method, the wet hand! Worked a treat.<br />
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Back to the horse, now I am not in favour of bathing horses, nor am I the most fastidious of groomers, however, the saddle area, cinch area are always free from dirt etc.<br />
Yesterday was my 19th ride, the pad has settled into the shape of my horse, and does not roll or move imn any way and hasnt since the 6th ride. There is certainly less cinching, I have a dry horses back when the pad is removed, there is no uneven pressure points and I have a happy horse. She is certainly moving more freely on turns and has improved her walk. longer strides, more fluid.<br />
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I did find a slight problem with myself during this, and that was, sighting the pad, on the horses back, I know should be easy as I do it all the time. But heres the thing, I find that now with the 32 inch length, I have 3 inches of pad infront and behind the saddle all the time. There is no slippage! No rocking, and no ruffled hair on the horses back at all.<br />
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The Pad has taken on the shape of the horses back, and my saddle although fitted good before, and I dont know how to discribe this, is sitting just excellently, But it sat well before? Not sure what I`m saying here, but I feel a lot more "balanced?"<br />
Anyway, there we are, money well spent, and I dont have a lot to waste! So here is the latest photo, of the pad, sorry about the dirt! It brushes off!! As you can see everything touches in the right places!<br />
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cheyenne joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957462106844413179noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829847973565207954.post-65633954508171643742015-05-21T18:31:00.000+02:002015-05-21T18:31:46.561+02:00Another Addition.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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And here she is, a nice new filly foal! Foaled while I was away in Turkey, and how I wanted to be there for the birth. Nevermind all was taken care of. She is a week old now, and looking a bit darker.</div>
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cheyenne joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957462106844413179noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829847973565207954.post-36554605606075716092015-05-07T21:15:00.002+02:002015-05-07T21:15:49.124+02:00New Addition!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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New addition, arrived this morning, around........well somewhere between Midnight and 0700hrs! Sunny, the mare, no sign of foaling at all, infact she hasnt bagged up at all yet, she is giving some milk, but we have had to buy in Horse Colostrum. Been tested for antibodies and hase plenty, so blood tests tomorrow, and if all is well, the field the next day. Still waiting for another Appaloosa foal.</div>
cheyenne joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957462106844413179noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829847973565207954.post-13489014804103085672015-05-02T15:56:00.001+02:002015-05-02T15:56:40.012+02:00Saddle pad Review: 5 Star Saddle Pad.<p><img alt="1" src="http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mc95TPaNWWPlEP9-y3zcI4w.jpg"></p> <p><font size="4">I recently purchased a 5 Star saddle pad, mainly due to a constant search for the “right” pad. My most recent pad was the Full Monty Saddle pad by Cavallo. However sweat and heat have been an issue.</font></p> <p><font size="4">I did my research on the 5 Star Pads, for many months, spoke to various users, and read all the blurb. They do various sizes and thicknesses, designs, and also have a Custom Order process.</font></p> <p><font size="4">Wool has been used for such a long time, as a saddle pad, with good reason, it wicks away sweat, keeps the horses back dry and has a good compression rate. But back to my purchase. </font></p> <p><font size="4">The felt used has a very high percentage of Virgin Marino Wool, the felt has a compression ratio of 6 psi, giving good protection for the horse.</font></p> <p><font size="4">I have done 11 rides on this pad, various routes and plenty of arena work. All the while Gracie has been casting like mad! Initially, I thought the pads thickness would be an issue, when cinching up, I need`nt have worried, by the 7/8th ride the pad had begun to shape to the horses back, this was made easier by the built in French curve. The pad is in two halves, attached by internal stitches and leather wearers. It has a large gullet hole, and after a particularly long 4 hour ride, the pad was damp with sweat, but the horses back was dry! And more important, the imprint of the horses back and saddle tree were one! My pad is a 32x32 regular pad. The pad did not slip after the first two rides, but I put the slippage down to the horse casting. The pad took a few hours to dry off, but the horse hair was another issue. There is a cleaning pad that comes with the saddle pad, and although useful, it did not do as well as expected. However, I wet my hand, and gently rubbed the hair away, that was far easier. There is a lot about this pad, and all good, I cannot find anything wrong so far. I cannot vouch for any other pad, but this one has a very good vibe about it. Now comes the real thing about this pad. The horse. I have never had such flexion, free movement, and feeling from my horse as this. Considering the 1 inch thickness, its fantastic. You may think Im not a good rider, perhaps, but I have always tried to be, and my horses are important to me. I value there health. Gracie has lightened up, become more “athletic”, I am happy with this pad, very happy, and I believe my horse is too.</font></p> <p><font size="4"></font></p> cheyenne joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957462106844413179noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829847973565207954.post-25756167623082340852015-05-01T23:46:00.001+02:002015-05-01T23:46:48.069+02:00Patrick, sadly gone.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We lost the colt Clydesdale foal yesterday, only two days old, Hadnt been feeding properly, and he was a big foal! So Im pleased I got this video before it was two late. \still we did get a filly foal that has done well.So this is Patrick, bless him.</div>
cheyenne joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957462106844413179noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829847973565207954.post-48114597606324694302015-04-03T15:27:00.001+02:002015-04-03T15:27:33.436+02:00Due Date 4th May! (lets hope the mud dries up!)<p><font size="3"></font> </p> <p><font size="3">It comes as no surprise that we here suffer from the heaviest rainfall in the UK, so mud is our constant companion! </font></p> <p><font size="3"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNbI4N4b1vtT2kcoeAaVLPnh27f1sZARfPVoVw7k9W4JMWpXdp6GOKwE0nie6DluejLdQy-ja6ZlC02RhVjOwqyArm_UxOLr9JlcIOF-P4x3pt6iIUOUyn0O3kqon1jxc-JTLgRH1-klPY/s1600-h/mare%252520in%252520foal%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="mare in foal" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="mare in foal" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvkVHNKHW9KZR76PWI5qp384WWt9Pu3abhScL17MnvJ0RMzTptZEgZk5SPlA5xCVeB5G7a32zkm31fISD5UBeqkQ2sl7CEItHbRDTrbZDRReaglBx0qyLvs-MmUQNSh692UxbyM9ZChQdK//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="251"></a></font></p> <p><font size="3">Introducing the rather shy “Maise”, Appaloosa cross, in foal to full bred Appaloosa stallion Warrior of Saltcreek . A local stallion.</font></p> <p><font size="3">Maise is 14.3 and due on 4th May.</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRVx_SPI8-uTVkztWI2IfzJ8oG06qSqt6MeAHKxa9akss9SZn6fITz2Ecx3XnqiULCY0_E7qLT4W792Rv3zc8k8phGq0xxSenAxkHevlfm7QyLI24YBZq6IEJ_yMIdxyaV5FWcklhVm0Er/s1600-h/mare%252520in%252520foal%2525202%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="mare in foal 2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="mare in foal 2" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCuIHxoFlh8FKIVL1nqFwUAcArucT1-L3M-p3eVryY8a6AonKVzjJh83e33k6tC9P-5w3HU59ERNrauGbppO8lM1JLWoB6cRbKHY7osiOdtbbl_5gY9Xq1Dr1XOZnPJzl3ZJcN75KF-q1//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="251"></a></p> <p><font size="3">Here is Sunny! 15.2, appaloosa cross, in foal to Saltcreek Apache. Due 4th May! Lets hope all goes well.</font></p> <p><font size="3"></font> </p> <p><font size="3"></font></p> cheyenne joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957462106844413179noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829847973565207954.post-26152157131004091392015-04-03T15:17:00.001+02:002015-04-03T15:17:57.470+02:00New saddle Pad- (much deliberation!)<p> </p> <p><img alt="1" src="http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mc95TPaNWWPlEP9-y3zcI4w.jpg"></p> <p><font size="3">Many`s the month I have deliberated over this, the long and the short of it is, that despite buying many pads over the years none have done the job to my standards. the latest pad in use is by me is the Monty Roberts endorsed pad by Cavallo, the Full Monty Pad.</font></p> <p><font size="3">It is a good pad, but it has its limits, and I have reached that. its fine for short turns in the saddle, and as long as you are not carrying too much gear over long distances its ok.</font></p> <p><font size="3">But the sweat build up and heat, has been its biggest drawback. So not wanting to destroy the back of my horses, my final choice has been the 5 Star 1inch Wool felt saddle pad. </font></p> <p><font size="3">Having read all the blurb, and spoke to many riders in the western discipline, it seems that this pad provides the optimum requirements for me. I will keep you all upto date as we progress.</font></p> cheyenne joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957462106844413179noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829847973565207954.post-39810044739553302812015-03-18T11:56:00.001+01:002015-03-18T11:56:51.058+01:00Hello?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I have been away. Too long, but I got terribly bored with this blog and after some consideration just left it alone. Sorry for that!<br />
I have from time to time kept abreast of you all, and found it funny, interesting and intreguing all at the same time.<br />
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Its been a winding road for me, needing time to be myself, writing is so time consuming and to honest, I sometimes felt I was wasting my time. So where am I now? Planning some new adventure? We`ll see. This year has ben mapped out, full year of riding and time out, so if you still recieve my posts, Good on ya! If not, then no problem, we are expecting two Apaloosa foals this year both due on or around the 4th May, fingers crossed!</div>
cheyenne joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957462106844413179noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829847973565207954.post-10011283020907006362014-09-11T21:11:00.001+02:002014-09-11T21:11:45.124+02:00Welcome!<p> </p> <p><font size="3">Welcome Laura Lee, welcome to the blog, hope you stick around!</font></p> cheyenne joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957462106844413179noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829847973565207954.post-70316625205351125522014-09-04T18:56:00.001+02:002014-09-04T18:56:42.361+02:00Quick Trip Out!<p><font size="3">Cant believe its been so long since I went to the Northumbria National Park! Two whole years. Does`nt time fly, so horses loaded, gear packed, off we went! Had a great couple of days, some good weather, and good food.</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtDLU_lXIlNIGK7B6YwJ0smcN3KkB_BaZUhYIvWO2BfWd3MgYjXc9aTEsgk9FPkzXiDB2HG9bJ8XDQOoQ8dCoWXmOPbl_YeSYs5YrV5z_cLLqSxOmu3naKSrZjeprF26xGWoHT0kfVrepW/s1600-h/cheviots%2525202014%252520017%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="cheviots 2014 017" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="cheviots 2014 017" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB3gE17J2cb1U_FCEkquf219QRbmUbL9cY1dnhaPjeH-gYrdlO3ZbEP8uQGyqUqjFtuZRg-KzY1syQgUTsveLctRgQsbXRKx4D3bhd5erwc-e7G9wjDwUjpKABDLSqXcDD-X9ulbixeo9R//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="332"></a></p> <p><font size="3">“Its a long way back Dad!” Gracie wasnt convinced! Here we are looking back to the start of the Roman Road, Clennell Street.</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVT1WhGJjzsSUS-dK-FKa6lf3ud0K1gd8M8yQMtrHNmK6qNgjtZArEplJs-G0W1IWEQs_yiduNoYPmwIX0NhaBIf8dLWpD-YtNjP8_1oPW3gqRLb6CQaA_1ofjOezgjXXnPet7LKMEvvfM/s1600-h/cheviots%2525202014%252520019%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="cheviots 2014 019" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="cheviots 2014 019" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh51HYzagqS1tuRsZSGRWQJSDWOynC73Uafzm1eZg5uAlId4no6xcqqULA0tfeEwEsitTEo0d6tXwtDzHwWXv_hRx7kQbHPnMkbuilzXbBvutpooVtVhCuu_8BLvaKxz6yCF32J-EMdc4Hj//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="332"></a></p> <p><font size="3">“Now look here Gracie, this is not on!…….” Rest time above the Castle Fort, above Alwinton.</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSx8953G8cB06TgVm5XyID_I0oAyqLN5daiR6-DSTXDialBoE7Q5am-gqIX6qSUHH2vt7qG_iz7uYQK-UXnOf7ZatGQwJIOTkwpX2Khlgz7MPHm6ClTuxf8uAGyyDQQ3Yz4lmBBx_FgE8_/s1600-h/cheviots%2525202014%252520031%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="cheviots 2014 031" style="border-top: 0px; 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border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="cheviots 2014 032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg5H5leKO9_RT8HRIw0x4qu8rloKupW6JN_nXMsVpVVPDzX5JXUPT1pcYJBHPKDBKPSpM9tv8Qbi1B7cXRZLbx1fnL_ePegtZtdoSqVTjYsSEJ3jcms-niSI79Hx_49Nelviv1bgzrNrsu//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="332"></a></p> <p><font size="3">Rest, grass and a big deep breathe before heading home.</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwfDYa4zT_tEokTcluPc4q1soHxPhKK7Md5xVCYP5LcNZNPNoRO_8EN4X_p2NToHvOAbIahIWuzK3kSm_-UwBgIp_kJTEADAqTHaKll2pPTvEyBJpvKX8cUuQHps90KHeFAhSfONqByiau/s1600-h/cheviots%2525202014%252520037%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="cheviots 2014 037" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="cheviots 2014 037" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBm7OL-14WfkXMK-l3nVaxz-s6zLO03yEPNrWhd75BmmTI5ffXbYNd4EMpH3-f8WXIK6yiZzuSFKPXHHtVo7NXHjmglKaSqadB29xhfB3adVFw5cC-6vziU2xta6yGbcJAUwMvEeJwmfQg//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="332"></a></p> <p><font size="3">Bhindy and Angela!</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpRv4BLLtZg3VWJuPJXHITdNZja-mSClQ8tFL8Jb8QCPBLQvXLKUYzx4iuaB85CAI4lJR0yxWd4fO8WS9Vyefi1L7LEMUfKnOQ2W9WUwbxQb84-UPnxuyb-HB0QwL_GJ0grrUWFdFzW4t5/s1600-h/cheviots%2525202014%252520028%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="cheviots 2014 028" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="cheviots 2014 028" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSKx83Z8kmbAJ10T7pQ1aRmoJqZABIF7oBFqxmRbH9YVa4sxiFO1RPfydHzVO7MClRZvssVqKWchH3-AHcew5NKHmPlediVx3I0hSo7FkBpD-5MeioRwwVpapZXLtE8QhCHYT1AscKM4lp//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="332"></a></p> <p><font size="3">Local access gates</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoILAli_he9eqFx7cLglXRgg1IApziT8DE3g1kU8kMMGGFQhUXKiYRqpTAb_65rx3FHmbnrfHuUCFGOIpF9ShGm2Z51ghlRGbr6luX31xVQEnT3lww0M-ia5lOz8_ddIyBXaoY2Tt1soyV/s1600-h/cheviots%2525202014%252520055%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="cheviots 2014 055" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="cheviots 2014 055" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM3W-OkQpWweVlnW0jiyp01lVSXOor4WF4PS9VoO-Q5-PzFeCrD7YF4B9QTePxarNfzNNkYvxVQm7WaYDRHx8V4EDaBN12oJaJrZX7HTuaXI0g0nehdp5sGr4IbQia6m1uMevtJPeOI2em//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="332"></a></p> cheyenne joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957462106844413179noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829847973565207954.post-79602089525945416872014-07-27T11:17:00.001+02:002014-07-27T11:17:55.781+02:00Question for all!<p><font size="3">I was thinking, for all of you clever folk out there, I have a question. It concerns my maiden mare Sunny. I had her put to an Appaloosa stallion in June this year, prior to that, Sunny was calm, gentle and brilliant with other horses.</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdJ6WBMzmEI4B-1uv4vopzeVxSI1jzxnoN2dwcZJwopLSDuSmeJFgUpe-DWxW2v2oilF4sdAbglBHT8yEe3hgP0wtjO-FWBEID5zL6g-3BRMm_mWxvQUpQs7QvnxIFzAW_RBC28lRW9N3V/s1600-h/The%252520Street%252520100%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="The Street 100" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="The Street 100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4jbcd8YUhX6zsilfobc5klTpYVzpS8G1XURwxWib8-KEEPNbJzZwHSe9td0C_nrkbRnfA8U1kfNaz6TG6BUDdxzZI1CUOBr0njap7xHtQCtCd3MgYl6yPdVwpDjh8qsRwCChv0TAv2Qgf//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="251"></a></p> <p><font size="3">Right now, she has become aggressive to other mares, bitten Gracie twice and drawn blood. She stands mostly quiet, feeds well, but if another mare comes near, she will pin her ears back and lower her head, then launch herself at that horse. With me she is really odd! Nuzzles me to death, loves being brushed and when I come into the field, she is first to get to me! She has always been affectionate to me, and always been a kind horse, easy to do, and work with. </font></p> <p><font size="3">But there is something of a big change in her, she doesnt run around like she did, and almost seems to be another horse. When i handle her she is great as always. </font></p> <p><font size="3">This behavioural change, is it due to her being pregnant?</font></p> cheyenne joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957462106844413179noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829847973565207954.post-16043409652835377862014-07-19T12:55:00.001+02:002014-07-19T12:55:37.746+02:00Summer<p> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAvhKHmR4_IpXrqgvLnmcoOx7ddMdP-rWYj1y5K2ayHji4kA-t-jw6BSo3cBgXaFnUDMpFRnSsuxWoaMurd6P8psTKaP2lSXXMchHYUnIGNPRyCEP7cFJTR3ZdhSruZ24NjTdEPb2Wa4Ik/s1600-h/insta%2525201%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="insta 1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="insta 1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXVprWy4IarifMx4gzTXPTb2zF9bMSFglEL8xoVirKYzOWCmMSWfmMa1gyqkVRbeTutqEkgLqAW024q0HAxwGC6QeJD0v6E1oj4JpeyUwpOuMBWtDP2_FKG2rfoZHHARjI_jrlA4OCZj3Z//?imgmax=800" width="334" height="334"></a></p> <p><font size="3">Its been a great summer so far, but that has its consequences. I`m starting to feed my horses now, just some extra hard feed, but until we get some good prolonged rain?………..Then today? guess what? Yes it rained, but it wont be for long. On the up side, its warm bright and very pleasant, flies are bad this year, but cant help that, Avon So Soft does the trick!</font></p> cheyenne joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957462106844413179noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829847973565207954.post-36069030745112203962014-07-16T17:15:00.001+02:002014-07-16T17:15:22.259+02:00Looking Back.<p><font size="3">If there is one thing that is constant in life, it is the hills. Always there, those scalloped edges of green. </font></p> <p><font size="3"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSpk7zflrGJdh2QU-cRitsGG0Z9NMGJweKzwZHJm-5ne5pBgyB1O2qBO0d7fjupu7i7rx1nXw6dj_HYHZNRZmUIsvMF7xQGNy6iSkP2u2GSpaPXPgtWLJo2HJerxi-iMT95Etj9ZP7JyY7/s1600-h/003%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="003" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="003" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-W6OCziSPtqjsOLmickMxPgejk1WXDdqsBtiHLZL-RPVG4b5i_DWbQ210DksMj-8WXj0GQKA4NzgkJKv6pt-jNp7v8RIYmqkqdWM3oIvu6LN-oDmpWCsg737fe1Cr_mQ7fwelZ-Xsx0rm//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="332"></a></font></p> <p><font size="3">The hill in the photograph, is called Blencathra, recently put up for sale by Lord Lonsdale. Of course anyone can roam across countryside here, as long as one does`nt damage crops. A great riding area, most people give this place a miss, mainly due to it not being in the centre of the Lake District. But that is why I love it, lonely and still has a wild feel.</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhECTAcdISgGBTEoyFOQ5cr8JC3QKlfOCXF9TtcGrOdhG7mYr3xNUhzJOc8TJA58sncIKu0doIZ0ZzZlsXipbXUzCuBTGb52b_LNhO1ORZ6W5iCeqRHsqTYfjIdeHe8lBXHeCsoNBeGdDKm/s1600-h/001%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="001" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="001" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbei-RjYwX4k72JYzGObdTfcvCoR_TnZZGANsV2nYggwTjOjyID7teBeRKr8r4NPXHQ8hWnROYu-AN7Ftfe8EOZOEtHjC5EnZLG-JXbl7qoBQIhqpa7zc9HmV4xCT0SBtLbvLiYsUeD07Y//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="332"></a></p> <p><font size="3">Its a long climb upwards, but using the old Lead miners track helps. Nearly all semblance of industry has gone, maybe the odd ruin, or metal derrick. </font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNXhTW3YZlmOUBqKCX2jKpG8mYz_DQccCxQ7PyFkrwZnHbPLX5epM3mctaxXWLArgpSs6kfJJ_sj5fyzN7Egn1p4n0Ez8yvYHvN7edhs4zlLALCnQQqzHimepOkKcx7kkaWZrgVfM4pJtJ/s1600-h/005%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="005" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="005" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6EoNBYdN-oSSijhmyQvsDHA7f6pTQH5ppiqlQ7dWvINxFl9yOIVoT4yj2hrxXlrE9lLu1XXbAR5ydz9UDk7an5bNPhA7lGFQhMI0jPP6kBeNdO4nYhBMJlnY_kNmlmBMHLfn4qRz99MnU//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="332"></a></p> <p><font size="3">A short graze for the horses, on old hill grass, listen to the Skylarks and then a slow ride back to the trailer for a mug of tea. </font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVem72BqQEAZNR-zGhZMFznJP3Dr5KBKcDdnvL9p9n2Ak-FJYYzdAAQNP08tdArT51_rTWX39SHQbScefnRJXmtx0707d3AtDx2Dp970t84aeIvwA8TXYzwptvyUYowdzsdP5QlCzK0lqe/s1600-h/004%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="004" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="004" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmSo3NRRaH1MjbpsbHJpsiH-yTaFa28iPZm_nAyq9Ibk1cQEZPxG3rsOZ5ASM_n9z8tV3c45v1orzp_F8XooFG3spJrr7L_uV-8dVD7XYTTKeC8WXS9-jm8WeZ90T0e-jllKRJcXy-tblp//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="332"></a></p> <p><font size="3">A last look back.</font></p> cheyenne joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957462106844413179noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829847973565207954.post-75880069505820347382014-06-26T21:44:00.001+02:002014-06-26T21:44:42.158+02:00New Arrival.<p> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoIrORgWC78I9qPTMoEReT5Jf30VfrPGbi2JnxmkIlfRuvbQhcASfGk2153VQYeMCl8HU2b748cwTyq8Hr-jZFDg33qUi1ALX9vin5HC1mRp7DrHpaNjxOjBv56Xk-aIQ0fAsomjtaC49j/s1600-h/IMAG0169%252520%2525281%252529%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMAG0169 (1)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMAG0169 (1)" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif89XrIhW8EbDxmmpz_AB52AisGh9DTNFQptW5lFirvxCk4Rx5cobcxnRJiaL_sPkq4KdaA_tI3OEWsfmT27jZKqZdSBV8UKgfAOXSyHUqhqICbPvZ7p_WZ-Det7kRty99dBsvz0tcGM-s//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="251"></a></p> <p><font size="3">Here she is. Maise, an Appaloosa cross, at 14.3 hh, a broodmare. Settling in and already friendly with Sunny. Now then, both are also hopefully in foal. Due next April.</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjommnxqmkjgoNrbJ7ym_J3EMyEx-5OJWxYHDqylzATAvO0ctpHrRWkqCy2epy5ms7K8hBDig7CnYLqGmAmd4tjeV2v0s6KkyE0kNinP2ae_6I6YpdoRjdzjYXkle7_DS0Lkewx7Aa7wXWC/s1600-h/IMAG0180_BURST002%252520%2525281%252529%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMAG0180_BURST002 (1)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMAG0180_BURST002 (1)" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1mLOKyXZlEH9qU-8CTOio65CUAkMbqP1XcHHzaVwP6NFZT81BPHjgzEP3VPrVx6F3YSrrvYZ1-iciqhHEFN8Xq0U3024vAqmr7IPjSHQTZqUtrbXHSdspxQYGO5CyL5zWarw5cAbRQR5T//?imgmax=800" width="190" height="334"></a></p> <p><font size="3">A little bit fat? Maybe, but she`ll soon lose that!</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgERYj2WQENDv9jPiDlWPoqr5FIQ89FDdxTalKcmg_6JYmxviwN-gJaOygm5fcSheuqwayGj3qtWN7Ou6IjaqR0hgt6DkSyBXdYr0P21ibUjwBNReDVTRSWbwHoFYPmZIfD5g2Jmypv_OrG/s1600-h/IMAG0173_BURST002%252520%2525281%252529%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMAG0173_BURST002 (1)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMAG0173_BURST002 (1)" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEili0fKM1KJ7wJKHpMoNzr-ETfUw6eqEnp7Zmi5gkKJN7LT_zuNvHuwpZxHiUyOEBMVFNRM5R1fE4jL0O7NY2c1sd-FSnVITisfXFUbpofgMFi9hHN7xI2iAcWyfJIx-l9i1gIfUr7lc5_V//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="251"></a></p> <p><font size="3">Evening sunshine over the stalwarts of the herd! Feeling pushed out. Aw!</font></p> cheyenne joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957462106844413179noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829847973565207954.post-7543185561049693932014-06-25T21:17:00.001+02:002014-06-25T21:17:32.839+02:00Mungrisedale.<p><font size="3"></font> </p> <p><font size="3">Once more into the breach dear friends! So we did, of to Mungrisedale, in the northern Fells of Cumbria! Bit cloudy, but good.</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIIjMDovt70H619Xs59Qj7rpDjx_eACr8lsce3c76iJGTjMpUFN_CCNd4MpE-Ydyj7WdFTjzkDHZwpYjEpwChmp0r_JmorbB2whCFA-Y09TCBatQ2rRfGAuQjJ8cnQduAVv6Collm6bzk6/s1600-h/SAM_0137%252520%2525281%252529%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="SAM_0137 (1)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="SAM_0137 (1)" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl2WFkFA9wF7MnJZbaJ4ox6huGkMb1mglI0j8BzBj6WkkyXGPoqh5LP8qjSWeGu47lJkcTYqoyVtqz4Q-IyXF9uTb71pk3lv0mrOV7Ou_Ip7q-G2UOl1mkdH8SvfpZsoGZQNQkiYvobDjN//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="332"></a></p> <p><font size="3">Looking towards Carrock Fell.</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTohyMZqbk6s0QkMvmq56qJ1qIwOc2Tmj3f77iRmQvVlVpv6Fi9IRwZnI3u03f58MyfX_uf9lzN1WkxdUcUVsC4Z95Zl8ipmIuIjANCZhotryd5v5MwRNpphsVVwuf3leZZbKw8bjpueBO/s1600-h/SAM_0135%252520%2525281%252529%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="SAM_0135 (1)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="SAM_0135 (1)" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2xx1uJKcKuYCA26MfAWf3zeO1FXBHcxBWV8B3oY4tt9nsgYP63N_f2aDnqScTJMSERPYz6RZAu7-W6JsG3onO3hwK87DCIRcSdRw-0-c82DEf0LzpsoiSVLfnRqwwLFb-D_Bq3C08cdnC//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="332"></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCNsT_7t3frmd3ALLh0ZHw2_rexgudAW0RQq_uc4IPuCjxFSeny8o4TCiQ7m2rqOYYexTsMYBkOIG7y2JzO3NB7Ye2hFB5bsxzPfnvBdih7pDW8_oL2kikhZLMaX3KAeqMOCY0nec_xM3R/s1600-h/SAM_0139%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="SAM_0139" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="SAM_0139" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbHOtUbe_ZyWPsp1NX3l679ymSPheLTPEgIBWZYiTQv-ZfRTcPT2pmrUnYxaaWD4e0zySbYScuv9DN73HZovSbYFoD2ZMzZ1hhhy7TwClpFSlR2y2NLHOqFAVFYyVT1SF_DI30sATE0Oj6//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="332"></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5B6JcCac3GvtA2lmgcsEtoKU6gDwgv_-k0u7kBa5L12dSJ7_1bVX-YPFcde3K2oV221qT9G0CJ-6HpbC4I8P98uVRKiholqssgjp8URcNVHQr3MxbR_baDBLj3NHyzBkgA5UKz_IacBbw/s1600-h/SAM_0140%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="SAM_0140" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="SAM_0140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOu33gSejchP8T26F5MPQ9X7AdOiyG20dGMPDskc3h1ePwVZARxsjc5f7Kni7A53oOp3_32oKnmgd6dCUyAz3oO02jNyA8_OBoLvWwDaLe8051aMAgmjdRzuJcah9BuvzwPz0r2vLPUgR1//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="332"></a></p> <p><font size="3">Someones happy.</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5tOOImK-CfN8Vf4LhSHoGnaU6PGxpP3UcG38wj_WJ8MPmIajnazES5ut5UYN-E4kOOTStLhfeX5a2g3E_z2Nhp_5uwvDc4PGqN2225dc1VpXVZxwVWZuou2SQPVkga_Z-xfOSjUCOpWWp/s1600-h/SAM_0141%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="SAM_0141" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="SAM_0141" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuy42Ou5o_7FJnjtOfo8djSwi2BOLtl327Q2sRL3TZGd_tOY4T7P5O3MSFCaqxxFze7lGfbgMzzEVMKc2fWkRp-6wlHITbB7BHVLvSkwcnjqMLMGtchu9kelLPxdntlaoxBozJQxRG0Sgx//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="332"></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlGcazHVeltZCjOKWVB1qChRYCT936Ah3OEZy9RkYs3UkUO_G5vPbDSqyqbU9okM8Gp2uTrRQXg3-IF81FXqtPaXM9vIcXlgHhlvM5VWjvOe-sK04AdccmY0_nsj2_K0mIukC1b8HtKZUv/s1600-h/SAM_0143%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="SAM_0143" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="SAM_0143" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcTy0Gw1wB6eNx81DvSEGjwgdUC0fVuZenf5NE9bKluDW_9mwwSh3l2g4EK9Kiy3rFbSTHZspXT5AUA3YtQMkxtOyE800hhWjkzJDzVgwddjhYpjanEv0bpTObv7g7EIwJviqiDnpAG_WM//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="332"></a></p> <p><font size="3">A couple of sweaty horses, worth the effort though!</font></p> cheyenne joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957462106844413179noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829847973565207954.post-25188945035927442652014-06-14T17:28:00.001+02:002014-06-14T17:28:12.291+02:00Riding for Fun.<p><font size="3">Early morning start, just after 6am cloudy and threatening rain, but who cares!</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCRcr2bLy2nWecHaEvNBn32phu7b2LrsB8tdlVFWHqwsNYXuQNwNWGSnmQPthYFSTDwLgpI_K4IXhSFCK4fRMruyo-csUxuSX9QljD_BRQAneXHIdEfg8v16ys4UACwbxF8jcViNzkPoV7/s1600-h/DSCF4006%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSCF4006" style="border-top: 0px; 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border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="kelly" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLHyzzB_BUS8A2_b7czSO8PwVCTwF_hDVtj5Jrxuh6YxO7l9Pg6kbbVEwLF39zNCkFfkoDYo03F3S1sZzZVRFio6-YKS7rrTwb6aSwo42QOuEdndiztfTQd8bNoPfUHbqH0x8oUTlS21OF//?imgmax=800" width="190" height="334"></a></p> <p><font size="3">Boils water in about 3-5 minutes! Regardless of the conditions, very handy piece of kit, burns dry kindle wood, pine cones etc, even dry chips. Love it!</font></p> cheyenne joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957462106844413179noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829847973565207954.post-7772561768356839912014-06-13T14:52:00.001+02:002014-06-13T14:52:32.967+02:00Wishful Thinking!<p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbc1P15ch50KVoAWgFDu7vs7OcvQRFWZ_uSN-L8nuVwIqLE6WBFsczGr8P5ccdnpiysUGC8GWu1Nqd-2ORqwul0AtAKTCFfyVXPE7_mSdz5AN7X8NLJ3fm11L0KazYcA8KKdX06h-LA_jq/s1600-h/silver%252520boot%252520021%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="silver boot 021" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="silver boot 021" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPC0E-fyJq5qxFjKdgjptsm8ZZkgGJZh2GdfaaagT89BYY3ACbjBjJJOVSzyJNyVyi04H3YMQ6lDHmDPOg4nOBOJ8kwt2vIdzf_GKhu7zgDbHgrK3x9or6EKrIOQ5-tlN1L2NtYSfB1TXB//?imgmax=800" width="408" height="360"></a></p> <p><font size="3">Although its been a quiet week, paperwork has reared its ugly head. I would just love to stamp on it and make it go away! Sorry, tried it, does`nt work! However, back at work, the Moron in charge has once again fulfilled my expectations, and already cant wait to ride off somewhere.</font></p> <p><font size="3">Cant wait to retire!</font></p> cheyenne joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957462106844413179noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829847973565207954.post-37393798539592579352014-06-10T14:39:00.001+02:002014-06-10T14:39:20.854+02:00Packer Boots.<p><font size="3"></font> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzbGMm0DCF6C1TnDB0ohmtE0gzuAgNcB5GpnaloEnzmPbzRHRg6iBdP24ABOKlYaxIQRAs5Fa6BR9jeNh0Y6yeHDEXGEwP69vfp8O_Nk37-lt8Gi9mdx-XAIKL2fj1-3wt_7vFpDP-fxsi/s1600-h/SAM_0094%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="SAM_0094" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="SAM_0094" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmqtbhD321V7iq6ja5fHHIEVvEANI-B6YvZhkuKYTZ7I81nV7hBWm0we3fgS4JrWHscgNLQ1A9rGrfS-nGNP4zmmVqiiX6hsZMjonZ_0hTOzmsypARz8sDnUr0B7d-M1YvtaYFY6GgSphj//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="332"></a></p> <p><font size="3">Last year, while in Montana, I saw a few Wranglers and other riders wearing “Packer Boots”. When I wear boots, (Roper, or Heeled Cowboy boots) I find that there isnt quite enough support around the ankle. Now that said, I do have a weaker right ankle than the left. Due to previous injury.</font></p> <p><font size="3">So when I returned to the UK, having no money left!! I found some Chippewa Packer Boots online. Preloved on Etsy, at a very reasonable price. So having got them home, I was really impressed! I wore them for the recent trip across Scotland, they were brilliant. Walking over difficult terrain and riding, was so much better.</font></p> <p><font size="3">I had no sore ankle or any other ache or pain. Best buy ever!</font></p> <p><font size="3"></font></p> cheyenne joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957462106844413179noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829847973565207954.post-55286490625747387622014-06-10T13:01:00.001+02:002014-06-10T13:01:10.864+02:00Silver Boot, 2014<p> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyKV2_0_L8nnJcjzwTjNbPBdGReBx9DVydra80jSQva69sPZCZpRnYqSV5f3Jol4FP2MEYZH5hSWbFPYJM-0z-JV_6afOMs13SKzPW5pOIoIndlQ1g7sq6-OMag9eME65gZJrIiSCCrsNs/s1600-h/silver-boot-0724.jpg"><img title="silver boot 072" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="silver boot 072" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguwCVWK8eBPwUlDW7wPgGtcSqZhplQO8wK2HUQ0j8PEqYnNMesyptu3th3RiD5f873pUNzPm3a05-RRKDiXrc4A9lrN2ehyphenhyphenQcfxfCe0uLffeeJ09bwhYoB0oggJ65Shcrw-nnmNmBaItkB//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="332"></a></p> <p><font size="3">The Silver Boot, is an unofficial, non sanctioned endurance ride across and in Scotland. It is by invitation only, and finally after 14 years of waiting? Yep, I got an invite. Serious stuff this. There are rules, but not many. First and foremost, is the care of the horse. (nuff said!)</font></p> <p><font size="3">The idea is as follows. There will be a destination nominated. All entrants are to arrive at this point on a certain day by a certain time. During the ride, the more high passes, the more miles per day, etc all gain points. There is more but I shall not go into that. Some riders camp and take Pack ponies, some use B&B`s, some ………..well some use anything handy! So this year the teams did well, we tried hard, but due to a lame horse, we had to seek alternative routes. </font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOiQJObe7r-XIYgA02HOmP9VdxBbFMx-WBWONnDqvFIE243znxhxLQvNq-YWzOXgUR99yW6pPPOQyiAz5MEBN33o2gSRasbqmZB9BoGlhePXBZfsP3fgDYl1ksYFw25nKJf4FiFkw1JZA7/s1600-h/SAM_0020%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="SAM_0020" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="SAM_0020" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCDguiata2LHmPq9SQgjbML9Pnn6-_xP821c4BcpwO6x6TJwMpe6uQA9O_3SVI7aIDOeqx3PFyqP0yjpLTbN_kdpk72lClGTfKkYCunIxfqzuMnNRlykT1IZf80pYwUFEqP_clef_irxlH//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="332"></a></p> <p><font size="3">Taken on the first day, Glen Feshie, about 12 miles in. </font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn9nzrYGL3GexEPcKMuJhUrjNZb6kF9DZ7XmFBQ_raCm4UOoowiFWP5pHmBy_QDygaGLomf-djWens6GPn861chTuM4mlFmkjY_pF3SDuXmI5NsTDJDj86UWzm3crxZfFs4vjnsgp__iyg/s1600-h/silver%252520boot%252520007%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="silver boot 007" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="silver boot 007" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS3f25etpNDu5BV8Mq3t7km6GrmhP3ECrOUfD4mdoefLPnX35VCb9kinhMxGeU3r3KgXwt_JrwxCDTUWcodt6PDjIS-4u95GHXlDaI6oI4J3vZffFPob_fBRkyE8xJG9NHaa06h36U4adM//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="332"></a></p> <p><font size="3">This shot of the old Ruthven Barracks, outside Newtonmore, a ruin now but during the 18th century a military stronghold for the English.</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5bYr8bCW4fxnDRDDqvqQ7gVvaENGRZsCYNorg13fe7RPWSVDEQY7WO8qSwMg8L31P9xj7KkgPfhhxN3KTwFDDNt7JIGJupaJS2n4PR3a4vt2pqcTVNqRCCJyXV8pQE2C4S1nZS-S9Rmc5/s1600-h/silver%252520boot%252520027%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="silver boot 027" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="silver boot 027" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTvyx3x3w9-o9izXw9cYj30Fp4y_e_TYd1IhMZNLgGWJ1WeHJUJa3HpqXcL8WW2C-3c9PnQWpYheFfjSZF_5pEL0fBEPy0gw-sdPKS63sDLft9wfyyWr7-YdZFm3tKtQD1Y07LMzqKiB3f//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="332"></a></p> <p><font size="3">End of the second day, at Glen Mar, with Glen Mar Lodge in the background. very cold, with a slight frost!! </font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizCTvwCKd-2ifjEfXizAr2vACN0_CYdwtDNAVbi-l9SCCvEwgkEumkPOcLGqhZVlhA-Q_hJEzf1MvaHBCjA88bHAhmzCFHJqOBJ9AaKgR7awIle-G7oUDXipyfySX-CYsLvd0uNlQPHrEg/s1600-h/silver%252520boot%252520035%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="silver boot 035" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="silver boot 035" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLEXh4c_r1RlIkevV0E2l6lmGO6cHHWBBm4aOzjdYUEhRL5Esvnuq4syyrzXmh7lgNIs6Glp7eorxqXkkDCv4W0VQlALyfmOUv8_CsPj56-Ahj0oxU7yhcIqzyJ7Ww8FsEKh-hdm41Ks71//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="332"></a></p> <p><font size="3">Third day start, Glen Tilt, another 22 mile route, yep! It rained.</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeZRLqY4Z_tsyGGS34fXqQtPeaTzdZyp7tQEaQvU48npoVa3Z8xhNyZrHLdhei_UShJrfE95pZvw2rDH9yJNwfHyNIMp3DlClYyK-qWahCqQ8frwTnY2DGEkHrw7v95FlDXUCbMAtRmn2r/s1600-h/silver%252520boot%252520046%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="silver boot 046" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="silver boot 046" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilfzZVLw6nBPSBlg1yrjgUxQpDsDgHrGp_LOfar78vhlLmEuLqRHLV_kB2vdTlkrW8T3sAjaovC20NUk0S7gCvvwn5KIOXC3d9oL8FTSsP_E9HIHsKkgUXmLiQj_Tw_H_EEqlyR3tTp_UH//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="332"></a></p> <p><font size="3">Raining again, with low clouds, at Lochain Uaine, heading up towards the Ryvoan Pass, miserable.</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVBcM_Ve6l3fAYI9bJr1EbfaFOPlTuC1WDCIpQe1sQW4XdEn-0z0Cy40QKmjLodT9RotXIJMRXGFtHGZGI3tC_zQMX4SVsphfjOndOZB9ZB1GQPC3La9L7W4V6kS799WkZach1mqZ9eKLx/s1600-h/silver%252520boot%252520053%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="silver boot 053" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="silver boot 053" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4oXH09IYFMLRqDuesPWZ0xU6rS8jaM2JmBENRCGNS9dRwaq71ouldZvscoAJd0RB2PppKzQDlVT5g8NQIKrwirgZk1dri_JPs1tMY_M6DeAhJPBtGfl5_UOunvS1-wiJ8_k2IeeQaVTG0//?imgmax=800" width="442" height="332"></a></p> <p><font size="3">Not the most legible marker, but clearly seen is the name Braemar, home of her Majesty the Queen. One of our destinations.</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCf8b_s6VDx7A8FNZo8Ge5ws9eWvXD8LR7pCpo7bR2fBerWNNCw4cC0tl2smX_OprzJM4tLeCi4G4PMJjGELs7zk0zHWBBGW-HlfsmQcwNqLhWD5DfHRSZ87vI11Sqz8_p-u58w3byt00I/s1600-h/silver%252520boot%252520058%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="silver boot 058" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="silver boot 058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgozwcX-iwdesdP_4SIn3OW05TBal0anDD-37it9b5ZskdGDWa4JpSAqafT_oEJWyml0b_6fwWoNeJ32iKOoebvrlOjQROubcRaL9vi6AWCynKtHUW41j7Wm0HNQ3TIzgAIaHACDBq-bFMl//?imgmax=800" width="469" height="313"></a></p> <p><font size="3">One of the competitors, Ruaridh Orniston, and his two Cleveland Bay horses, now officially on the endangered list.</font></p> cheyenne joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957462106844413179noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829847973565207954.post-82022135249017685492014-05-29T13:59:00.001+02:002014-05-29T13:59:10.377+02:00New Start, New Mojo!<p><font size="3">How time flies! Or not. Anyway it has been too long since I have posted, it has been remiss to say the least. After last year, I was a little bit dissatisfied with riding here, didnt quite match up to Montana. However! Got my MoJo back and hey presto! I`m on the move again! Saddling up!</font></p> <p><font size="3">Heading to the Mountains on Sunday, taking part in an unofficial long distance ride across some of Scotland`s wildest places. I shall update when I return, and hopefully the pictures will be good enough! </font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6UTk4zi0kgtp5ohOx9GuW08pnSk1XUWIkd8cCudbxie4ZsJYICV2e0ebPby0QTPpEILlf07mgyoAg1FEp6TvUwFDOeUvudXy5uFbcvIED0sxvPhCi_jxli4DwGfewKaAqTAs5N45OKqLs/s1600-h/sleep%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="sleep" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="sleep" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhejPDrAdrJoHVqOEHjFi6cHlPi_E2yPWDb8ro65XYcH0Hiq5nlKa9uNvsosjSC4Vc0FhfVYfVMtGhW7XXBvZQDehAaJ_R17omBqOyLnGWVTCXMhb4Rpli-uEtlLEddaqWYRFx-QtW2aXe2//?imgmax=800" width="252" height="334"></a></p> cheyenne joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957462106844413179noreply@blogger.com6