Susan K. Marlow

Kody and the Saddle Pad

It comes to all good horses eventually. They need to learn to carry a rider. Clearly, Dakota (at six months old) is not old enough to carry even the youngest rider, even though he is over 12 hands high already! However, it’s never too early to teach him that saddle pads are fun and interestingContinue reading “Kody and the Saddle Pad”

What Is Taffy Saying?

See more Andi’s Journal posts >> July 1887 I was resting with a brand-new baby Jared sleeping next to me. Mother was out in the kitchen, fussing around. I was bored and restless, so I scrounged through my stack of journals and started reading through the very first journal I ever received (Melinda gave meContinue reading “What Is Taffy Saying?”

21 More to Go to 400 Subscribers!

And we all know what happens when we get to 400 subscribers, don’t we? Well, let’s review. Here is the list of our progress. So, it only makes sense that when Andi’s blog hits 400 subscribers, I will offer a giveaway of FOUR prizes to FOUR winners. In addition, this giveaway will be limited toContinue reading “21 More to Go to 400 Subscribers!”

Look-a-like Fun Reminder

See more Photo Fridays >> Just a reminder. I am still accepting submissions for the Look-a-Like Round 3 contest (Circle C and Goldtown). I think that this time . . . instead of choosing a random winner, I will open it up as a “Readers’ Choice” vote. I haven’t had one of those for aContinue reading “Look-a-like Fun Reminder”

Fall Contest Entries Up!

I worked hard to put up all the rest of the fall 2023 seasonal entries. You will see for yourselves how hard it was for the judges to choose a winner, and why they also chose a couple runners up for each age category, which of course you can see on the Seasonal Winners pageContinue reading “Fall Contest Entries Up!”

Fall 2023 Contest Winners

I’m excited to announce the winners of the Circle C fall 2023 contest. One from each age category. Note: This is a very busy week coming up, packing to go to CA. I will try to post the entries a few at a time. Since there were 50 (gasp!) entries for this little contest, it’sContinue reading “Fall 2023 Contest Winners”

Rubicon and His Foals

Rubicon’s Moonlight Motion, Dakota’s sire, has been trained to lie down and let his former owner, Megan, rest on his back. Rube is a big stallion, 16hh, but he’s as gentle as a kitten. (Kristel is his new owner). Watch this fun video with Megan showing Rube off, and then Kristel beginning the first stepContinue reading “Rubicon and His Foals”

Winners Announcement Delayed

Due to the large number of entries (comparable to some of the annual contests!), the judges need more time to work through the entries. The Fall Contest Winners will be announced next Monday, October 23, instead. I really needed to give them more than one weekend. This is much more of a response to aContinue reading “Winners Announcement Delayed”

Dakota Six Months Old

A fun video showing Kristel of Painted Acres Ranch and Kody. He stands like a gentleman in one place, with his head up, to have his hooves picked. Just like Andi trained Shasta and Sunny to stand still while they have their hooves picked. Here is the excerpt from Thick as Thieves. Andi is doingContinue reading “Dakota Six Months Old”

Writing Contest Ends Today

Just a quick reminder. The fall 2023 writing contest ends Thursday, October 12, at 5pm Pacific Time. That is today. As soon as possible after the contest closes, I will send off your entries to my two judges (one for each age group). I have also looked over each one of your stories, so ifContinue reading “Writing Contest Ends Today”