The New Year

Yesterday we had 126 horseback riders! The corrals were bursting with activity and smiles all day long and the weather couldn't have been nicer. We were truly blessed to meet so many lovely people. The rain has slowed us down some today but we have our fingers crossed for better weather since that's what we Arizona (working) Snow Birds love the most about Cave Creek!

The upcoming new year offers a time for reflection of 2010 and the memories made during. Upon looking back what else can we say but..."wow". The years just seem to keep flying by as our family grows up and gets bigger and as we continue to share a passion for horses and knowledge with our guests. The bits and pieces that make up our days, like dressing up guests in chaps and saddling horses, has melted away another year, leaving behind great memories, new friendships, and more love in its wake. We can only hope that 2011 will present us with equal characteristics and even more opportunities.

Holiday Hustle and Bustle

With the big holiday rush approaching we have been staying busy with preparations this past week. There are horses to be shod, lights to be hung, gift certificates to sell, and of course corral maintenance to keep up on. Also Jeff and I are preparing to fly back to Idaho for some much anticipated family time, leaving the corrals in the sturdy hands of our crew. So much to do and always so little time.
Young Wyatt Chatburn has been interning with us this last week from Villa Montessori Middle School and he has been a true delight. Even at the age of thirteen he has kept up with the rest of the crew and has even volunteered his own after school time to come back and help around the corrals. His spunk and willingness have been greatly appreciated.
The rain has also kept us busy scrubbing down dirty horses in the mornings, who seem to take humor in rolling in the mud every night. We look forward to better weather out there on the trails and wish everyone the warmest Christmas wishes.