New Custom!

I am super excited because a brand new custom will be on her way to me soon. I have been wanting a custom like this forever and I finally found someone to remake a Henry Breyer model into the fjord mare of my dreams. I think that I will name her Jódís, which is a viking word for horse goddess. I think I am in love (just don't let my other customs know that, hehe).


At last count, she will be the 179th horse in my collection. Luckily 145 of those turned out to be stablemates :)

Flicka

I was initially boycotting this movie because of the "disneyfication" of the story. There is very little in common with the classic My Friend Flicka that we have all come to know and love. With that being said, I love this movie. The cinematography is amazing. I think it is well done and has a believable story line that isn't dumbed down. I think the clincher for this movie is the sound track. Wild Horses, performed by Natasha Bedingfield, is one of those rare songs that actually makes me tear up when I hear it. I had to watch this movie by myself because of that one scene. This gets the coveted five horse shoe award!

Sorry for the hiatus

It has been forever since I've had a chance to post a new blog. I'm working and going to school which means very little time for horses, both model and real. I've added a few classics and stablemates here and there. The KB Toys in the Newport Center Mall had Breyers on sale so I stocked up. I'll have a TON of reviews coming soon.

At the moment, I am searching for a new college to attend. I haven't been able to take any science classes at St. Peter's College, which doesn't really work since I am a natural science major. I'm thinking Rutger's may be a good option but it is extremely difficult to get into. I am also job hunting. I work in a very small store where I am the only employee which means I've pretty much topped out when it comes to salary. My boyfriend and I have been dating for almost five years now and would really like to get our own place, but we can't until I have a better salary.

I may be interviewing at a high end health club soon so wish me luck on that. If I actually get normal working hours there, I may be able to get back to horseback riding. It's been a little over a year since I have been in the saddle and I'm having withdrawals. I'll be able to take my Girl Scout troop riding soon so atleast I'll get a trail ride in. Well, I think that's enough rambling for now but I promise to be more active in blogging.

Hanover Shoe Farms/Gettysburg

I am glad that we decided to make this trip. The seminar was great and I got to drool over some of Hanover Shoe Farm's best yearlings. We also got to see the Panderosaa and No Pan Intended. Their facilities are absolutely amazing. I learned a lot and I even got to chat with a fellow color genetics freak from the USTA :) We also made a stop over in Gettysburg and Harrisburg so some of those pics are tossed in here too.



Hanover Shoe Farm/Gettysburg

Horsez for PS2

This review is for the video game Horsez for Playstation 2. I can honestly say that this is the best horsey video game I have ever played. Most horse games are far too childish and easy. This game presented a real challenge. The complicated story line requires the player to actually think their ways out of predicaments. You are responsible for your own training and the care of your horse. Your character is at an equestrian boarding school where you take lessons in everything from show jumping to horse body language. They even turn cleaning hooves into a challenging game. The graphics are great as well. Definately deserves four horse shoes!

Bella Sara

This review is of Bella Sara Trading Cards. I purchased these on whim just to see what they were about. Each card features horse artwork along with a postive quote or saying. Each card also has an activation code that you can enter on the Bella Sara website. Once your horse is entered you can groom, feed and play games with your horse. It is definately geared more towards children but I know plenty of adults who also collect Bella Sara cards. The website is well designed and enjoyable to use. I give it three horseshoes. They are still in the developing stages it seems. Once they have everything built up a bit more, they're rating will definately go up :)

She Flies Without Wings

This review is of the book She Flies Without Wings: How Horses Touch a Woman's Soul by Mary D. Midkiff. This was another amazing book. It was so nice to read the experiences of someone who is like me, feeling more at home in the barn and with horses than anywhere else. Mary tells the story of her own life from childhood to middle age through the stories of the horses that have made impressions in her heart. She makes you laugh and she makes you cry, while also causing you to think about your own life and horse experiences. Another must read. Four horse shoes!