Saturday, October 1, 2011

Owyhee Canyonlands Day 5



Saturday October 1 2011

Yes, we did it, all 5 days of the Owyhee Canyonlands! My first 5-day! The Raven's first 5-day! Jose's first 5-day!

It was also Connie's first 5-day and Finneas' first 5-day! Steph rode Rhett to finish all 5 days - her first 5-day on Rhett! Rhett is now 21 years old. His very first endurance ride(s) was 15 years ago on the 5-day Outlaw Trail where our neighbor Rick rode him.


But wait - that's not all - it's a tradition at our 5-day Owyhee Canyonlands rides that our head veterinarian Robert Washington hands out an unofficial 5-day Best Condition horse - "the horse who, if I was being chased by Indians, I'd like to make my escape on" - and it was

JOSE VIOLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(More stories to tell but it's definitely time to sleep.)



(top photo by Steve Bradley!)

28 comments:

  1. CONGRATS! What an amazing accomplishment! So proud of you and Jose!

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  2. Fantastic!! You must be delighted! Way to go, Jose!!!!

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  3. Congratulations! I want to do that! I want to do what you're doing - you're awesome!

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  4. as i read your story...am overflowing w/emotion.....am crying.......good going merri and jose!!

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  5. Oh! What a story! I am totally proud of you and Jose!! I had tears in my eyes each day when reading your comments! So proud! Congratulations to you both. I hope Jose gets lots and lots of carrots! What a partnership!

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  6. Wow your horse is tuff and you also.

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  7. Awesome, you must be So Proud :)

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  8. wish i had your talent,your amazeing ,all the best happy hacker xx

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  9. Wow!!! What an experience. :o)

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  10. Woo-hoo, Merri!!!! One day I will ride with you again!!

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  11. And the RAVEN...I am so pleased to hear Raven II is still doing hardcore endurance. :) Go RAVEN.

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  12. Oh yeah, congratulations to Merri and Jose too. :)

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  13. Awesome.... Wish I was there..sounds like you all had so much fun..

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  14. That horse looks sooo happy, good for you!!!!

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  15. Congrats Merri and Jose!!!

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  16. so awesome! Congrats. Share your ride with us, eh!

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  17. Still galloping, still smiling! You and Jose rock!

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  18. Great job, well done!

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  19. And Jose is an Owyhee Outlaw horse!

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  20. And Jose got OVERALL BEST CONDITION! !!! Way to go Mary! !

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  21. Great pictures Mary!

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