Koda helps Ed put the star in place
Monday, December 29, 2008
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Hey Ed, I sent you some pictures of Splash. He is Registered Grullo AQHA: PPR Poco Slyde. His barn Name: Splash ( Because he loves to play in the water and with the running hose ;) DOB: July 2004, I've owned him since June 2008, but it feels like forever! Splash is a very friendly, social 4 year old gelding, he is great around the kids, Since I have owned him he has never spooked or bucked on me, very well behaved boy :) Although I loved Koda ;) I think I have found my true match in Splash and it is clear now that it was supposed to be that way because Koda is Ed's true match ;) Gimley is a approximately 13 year old unregistered Miniature Gelding, Savanna's Buddy and a great little guy for Teaching horse basics and riding :) Have a great day! Korina
"Rummy" Has A New Home
Hi Ed, Just wanted to send a quick note to let you know Rummy is settling in very nicely. Though we have taken to calling her Lotus, after the very pretty flower :) She trailered very well for the long first trip she's taken, and has been very much a pocket pony all day following us around. Even running alongside the fence next to the driveway as we left to go to town in the afternoon. So it seems she's quite content with her new home and we couldn't be happier!
She is such a friendly girl, comes up for lot's of scratches and pets and follows me around everywhere, she saw us off again this morning trotting alongside the fence as we left to drive my daughter to school :) I thanked my dad a lot for driving and even though it was a bit of a drive it was nice to spend the day together talking so we both enjoyed picking her up. ....
Thanks again for everything, I'm sure Lotus and I will be enjoying eachothers companionship for a very long time. Alissa
Friday, December 5, 2008
Two More Applications
These two girls will be moving on to the ranch in a few weeks. The black mare is an 18 year old Thoroughbred from the Bennett line near Kelowna. Her daughter is a 4 year old Thoroughbred / Trakehner cross. She is very gentle and ready for training. Both have great dispositions and although the older horse is past her prime she'll be great for the grandkids. The owners have sold the ranch and moved to town. I bet it is a tough thing, having to leave your horses behind, I'm sure they'll come for a visit. So now its up to our Paint Stallion to help us pay for the feed bill. ;-) It will be interesting to see a Paint / Thoroughbred / Trakehner foal . 
This picture doesn't do the old girl any favors. Sorry Dolly.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
A Little Praire Wisdom
Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong.
Keep skunks and bankers and lawyers at a distance.
Life is simpler when you plow around the stump.
A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor.
Words that soak into your ears are whispered...not yelled.
Meanness don't jes' happen overnight.
Forgive your enemies. It messes up their heads.
Do not corner something that you know is meaner than you.
It don't take a very big person to carry a grudge.
You cannot unsay a cruel word.
Every path has a few puddles.
When you wallow with pigs, expect to get dirty.
The best sermons are lived, not preached.
Most of the stuff people worry about ain't never gonna happen anyway.
Don't judge folks by their relatives.
Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you'll enjoy it a second time. Don't interfere with somethin' that ain't botherin' you none.
Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.
If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin'.
Sometimes you get, and sometimes you get got.
The biggest troublemaker, you'll probably ever have to deal with, watches you from the mirror. Always drink upstream from the herd.
Good judgment comes from experience, and a lotta that comes from bad judgment.
Lettin' the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier than puttin' it back in.
If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try orderin' somebody else's dog around.
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly.
Keep skunks and bankers and lawyers at a distance.
Life is simpler when you plow around the stump.
A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor.
Words that soak into your ears are whispered...not yelled.
Meanness don't jes' happen overnight.
Forgive your enemies. It messes up their heads.
Do not corner something that you know is meaner than you.
It don't take a very big person to carry a grudge.
You cannot unsay a cruel word.
Every path has a few puddles.
When you wallow with pigs, expect to get dirty.
The best sermons are lived, not preached.
Most of the stuff people worry about ain't never gonna happen anyway.
Don't judge folks by their relatives.
Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you'll enjoy it a second time. Don't interfere with somethin' that ain't botherin' you none.
Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.
If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin'.
Sometimes you get, and sometimes you get got.
The biggest troublemaker, you'll probably ever have to deal with, watches you from the mirror. Always drink upstream from the herd.
Good judgment comes from experience, and a lotta that comes from bad judgment.
Lettin' the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier than puttin' it back in.
If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try orderin' somebody else's dog around.
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Horse'n Around
Three of the Geldings are waiting until the mares settle who is eating which pile of hay. When our herd was all geldings with one mare there was peace in the valley. Now that we have added four more mares into the mix - o'boy! Talk about different dynamics. (Koda, Mr Bailey and Quiz)
My grandaughter took this shot. For only being in the third grade she has a good eye for photography. Me being so photogenic - photojenic - photo-able.... me being so good looking helped. ;-)
Just tell her where you want those ponies. She'll get 'em there right smartly. You just gotta admire the "cowboy" savey in this young lady.
My grandaughter took this shot. For only being in the third grade she has a good eye for photography. Me being so photogenic - photojenic - photo-able.... me being so good looking helped. ;-)
Just tell her where you want those ponies. She'll get 'em there right smartly. You just gotta admire the "cowboy" savey in this young lady.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Cowboy Humor
One Sunday a cowboy went to church. When he entered, he saw that he and the preacher were the only ones present. The preacher asked thecowboy if he wanted him to go ahead and preach.
The cowboy said," I'm not too smart, but if I went to feed my cattle and only one showed up, I'd feed him." So the minister began his sermon. One hour passed, then two hours, then two-and-a-half hours. The preacher finally finished and came down to ask the cowboy how he liked the sermon.
The cowboy answered slowly, "Well, I'm not very smart, but if I went to feed my cattle and only one showed up, I sure wouldn't feed him all the hay."
The cowboy said," I'm not too smart, but if I went to feed my cattle and only one showed up, I'd feed him." So the minister began his sermon. One hour passed, then two hours, then two-and-a-half hours. The preacher finally finished and came down to ask the cowboy how he liked the sermon.
The cowboy answered slowly, "Well, I'm not very smart, but if I went to feed my cattle and only one showed up, I sure wouldn't feed him all the hay."
How to install a wireless security system (Cowboy Style)
1. Go to a second-hand store, buy a pair of men's used work boots, a really big pair.
2. Put the boots outside your front door on top of a copy of "Guns and Ammo" magazine.
3. Put a dog dish beside it. A really big dish.
4. Leave a note on your front door that says something like "Bubba, big Mike and I have gone to get more ammunition - back in 1/2 an hr. Don't disturb the Pitbulls, they've just been wormed."
2. Put the boots outside your front door on top of a copy of "Guns and Ammo" magazine.
3. Put a dog dish beside it. A really big dish.
4. Leave a note on your front door that says something like "Bubba, big Mike and I have gone to get more ammunition - back in 1/2 an hr. Don't disturb the Pitbulls, they've just been wormed."
Monday, November 3, 2008
Fall Round Up
What a great day Thursday was. A few of us neighbors got together to help the fine folk of the PJ Ranch bring in their cattle. Greig took this pic of me infront of an incredible old fallen tree.
Koda did awesome considering how green he is and that this was his first ride in a year. That just goes to credit of the Foundation Quarter Horse bloodline.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
FYI
We have several horse that no longer fit our program. We are looking to place some in good homes others are for sale or trade. Please call us if you have any interest in one or all of the following:Paint Mare 4 years old, 14.1, in foal
Paint Long Yearling Filly
Morgan / Walker Gelding 5 years old (Green Broke)
We have several Quarter Horses for sale:
Registered Quarter Horse Gelding 5 years old (Green Broke)
Registered Quarter Horse Stud Colt, weanling
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Perhaps You Can Help
Casey and I have begun our Quarter Horse Breeding program. We just purchased three beautiful Quarter Horse mares and two yearling fillies. Now that we are under way we were thinking of getting a freeze brand. Our quater circle with a cross above is taken already for horses so now we need to come up with something new. I always liked the Milo Talen brand "Mt" read the Big Empty. It was suggested we add a cross to it to read the Empty Cross. Then I thought most people wouldn't read a t as a cross, they'd read it as a "T". Then I put MT2M together to get - yes you got it Empty Tomb. Any way just some thoughts. If you have any great brain waves regarding a good brand for our ranch, please drop us a line.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Our NEW Breeding Program
We are a small family owned and operated Paint Quarter Horse ranch. Our breeding program is carried out on 160 acres located on Sidley Mountain in British Columbia. We are glad to live in Canada’s only desert. There is definitely a warm welcome for you here. Although we are new to breeding Paint Quarter Horse, we are not new to raising horses. There are three generations living on this old ranch .
Our family has worked hard to live by simple principles demanding of us our best effort at everything we do. To the Brouwer family, our best always means integrity, honesty and fairness in all we do- in short having our priorities straight -- centered on caring human relationships.
To us having our priorities straight means that people are ALWAYS more important than money or horses. Consequently, we strive to treat others the way we want to be treated. It seems the golden rule seems to have been lost in a sea of "good" salesmanship. We are surrounded by what the old timers use to call “Snake Oil” salesmen.
Our family still believes there are many who still remember the golden rule and no matter how trite the idea of doing unto others as we would have them do unto us may now seem, we here at Brouwer Ranch still try our best to live up to this perhaps "antiquated" ideal.
It has been said, “To ride a horse is to borrow freedom”. How true that is. Yet anyone who cares for horses knows there are freedoms found in grooming your horse or even in mucking out the stalls.
Although there are times when horse owning seems to be one of the most thankless and expensive hobbies known to man, you can’t beat the rush you feel when your horse runs to meet you. There is nothing quite like looking out across the pasture to see a herd of paint horses grazing in the summer sun. Or the sound of rolling thunder as the herd races to the water hole.
We will endeavor to raise quality Paint Quarter Horses because we know they make great ranch/family horses. We are focusing primarily on Foundation blood lines, because in our opinion these lines tend to produce great ranch/family horses. We select our mares and stallions for quiet dispositions, sound athletic minds, and strong healthy bodies all the characteristics that made the Foundation line an American legend.
Unlike larger horse facilities where a single horse may simply become part of a collective, our horses remain as individuals to us. Each one has there own unique personality. I tailor each program to each horse, depending on their personality and talents. I believe in a close bond between horse and rider, and therefore I would be more than happy to you involved in your horse’s training. So much more can be learned when horse and rider go through the levels together.
Our horses get turned out to pasture weekly, so they are free to be how they naturally are. This not only creates a working body physically; coordination and usability, but also a well working mind; the ability to figure out problems through exposure to the natural world.
We attempt to work with our foals early on (no imprint training) just the basics; ferrier, tying, brushing. Our babies are then let to roam our 160 acre ranch, where they are schooled by the older horses. As yearlings we begin the ground work and if we keep them to the ages of 2-4, breaking begins. Each horse's breaking program is dependant on its level of development.
Since we're committed to raising ranch/family horses in this time of economic uncertainty, we know that our costs need to be kept down at the same time endeavoring to keep the quality of our horses up. Based on current prices, (quality feed, veterinary, farrier and stallion fees) plus about 50.00 per month for our labor there is a hopeful "profit' of $300.00 per yearling! With these rather dismal "profit" figures, its evident that raising ranch/family horses is no get rich quick scheme! Our horses will sell from $800.00 and up.
So, we can honestly say we know what its like to live on a modest budget so if coming up with a big lump sum for a horse is all that's preventing you from buying a horse please don't hesitate to propose a payment schedule affordable to you. We have made payments many times on horses ourselves - it is certainly do-able! Finally, whenever you do decide to buy your horse, we here at Eagles Nest Ranch hope you give our Quarter Horse Paints a serious consideration. Even if you just want to stop in and sit a spell, have a coffee and "talk horses, please do!
Our family has worked hard to live by simple principles demanding of us our best effort at everything we do. To the Brouwer family, our best always means integrity, honesty and fairness in all we do- in short having our priorities straight -- centered on caring human relationships.
To us having our priorities straight means that people are ALWAYS more important than money or horses. Consequently, we strive to treat others the way we want to be treated. It seems the golden rule seems to have been lost in a sea of "good" salesmanship. We are surrounded by what the old timers use to call “Snake Oil” salesmen.
Our family still believes there are many who still remember the golden rule and no matter how trite the idea of doing unto others as we would have them do unto us may now seem, we here at Brouwer Ranch still try our best to live up to this perhaps "antiquated" ideal.
It has been said, “To ride a horse is to borrow freedom”. How true that is. Yet anyone who cares for horses knows there are freedoms found in grooming your horse or even in mucking out the stalls.
Although there are times when horse owning seems to be one of the most thankless and expensive hobbies known to man, you can’t beat the rush you feel when your horse runs to meet you. There is nothing quite like looking out across the pasture to see a herd of paint horses grazing in the summer sun. Or the sound of rolling thunder as the herd races to the water hole.
We will endeavor to raise quality Paint Quarter Horses because we know they make great ranch/family horses. We are focusing primarily on Foundation blood lines, because in our opinion these lines tend to produce great ranch/family horses. We select our mares and stallions for quiet dispositions, sound athletic minds, and strong healthy bodies all the characteristics that made the Foundation line an American legend.
Unlike larger horse facilities where a single horse may simply become part of a collective, our horses remain as individuals to us. Each one has there own unique personality. I tailor each program to each horse, depending on their personality and talents. I believe in a close bond between horse and rider, and therefore I would be more than happy to you involved in your horse’s training. So much more can be learned when horse and rider go through the levels together.
Our horses get turned out to pasture weekly, so they are free to be how they naturally are. This not only creates a working body physically; coordination and usability, but also a well working mind; the ability to figure out problems through exposure to the natural world.
We attempt to work with our foals early on (no imprint training) just the basics; ferrier, tying, brushing. Our babies are then let to roam our 160 acre ranch, where they are schooled by the older horses. As yearlings we begin the ground work and if we keep them to the ages of 2-4, breaking begins. Each horse's breaking program is dependant on its level of development.
Since we're committed to raising ranch/family horses in this time of economic uncertainty, we know that our costs need to be kept down at the same time endeavoring to keep the quality of our horses up. Based on current prices, (quality feed, veterinary, farrier and stallion fees) plus about 50.00 per month for our labor there is a hopeful "profit' of $300.00 per yearling! With these rather dismal "profit" figures, its evident that raising ranch/family horses is no get rich quick scheme! Our horses will sell from $800.00 and up.
So, we can honestly say we know what its like to live on a modest budget so if coming up with a big lump sum for a horse is all that's preventing you from buying a horse please don't hesitate to propose a payment schedule affordable to you. We have made payments many times on horses ourselves - it is certainly do-able! Finally, whenever you do decide to buy your horse, we here at Eagles Nest Ranch hope you give our Quarter Horse Paints a serious consideration. Even if you just want to stop in and sit a spell, have a coffee and "talk horses, please do!
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Sad Day For A Dear Friend
Quoting Kathy Dagneau My Taz - the greatest horse I have ever been blessed to have in my life."Tahhzur" Born May 21, 1987 - Passed away August 23, 2008 For those of you who don't know, Taz has been suffering with heart problems for the past couple of months.Rest in peace, my boy. I'll always love you with all my heart.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Next Up For Training
Mr Bailey is a Morgan / American Saddlebred Cross.
He is 15.2 hands and smooth as silk.
He is a 5 year old gelding
Quiz is a Morgan / Tennesse Walker Cross
He is a flashy colored (Liver Chesnut) 5 year old gelding.
Dominee is a Registered Paint Stallion.
He is just 4 years old. Very gentle and easy to work with.
Before You Throw A Leg Over
It happened in 1977.
Vincent Johnson and Frazier Black burglarized a home and stole 2 TV's and a checkbook from the home of Mrs. David Conner. A few hours later, they made one of the checks out to themselves and tried to cash it at a bank. The teller asked them to wait a minute. She went and called security after she left their presence. Why? Because the bank teller was Mrs. DavidConner. The burglars were... "BUSTED!!!"
She knew something the burglars didn't and they failed. That's how they got caught and ultimatley in trouble. That same principle can work against you with horses. But when you know things that get your horse doing what you want, you win. For instance, pro horse trainer Sue Robertson says this in her DVD about lungeing a horse: "This is the basis for riding, creating a carriage horse, or whatever. It's like laying the foundation for the house and it's where respect starts." She goes on to say you can teach the horse to walk, trot, lope, and stop at command.
These are the BIG 4 important things your horse must know. And much of it you can teach before you even swing a leg over 'em. When you lunge, there are certain principles to follow. For example, when you tell the horse to "get out" or "get up", that's what you tell them all the time. Never change it. If you keep using different commands with your horse, it's like moving furniture around when you have a blind man in the house.
Know what else you should do when lungeing? Talk to your horse a lot. Why?
Because you want them paying attentionto you. Because you can teach them vocal commands and get 'em used to it and doing what you want. Because they become familiar with your voice and know you are the leader and hearing your voice again and again cements that in their mind.
And when you're on the back of a horse that's spookin'...your voice is one of the most important tools you have to keep you safe. If you want to know more of what she shows, go to www.SuperStarsOfHorseTraining.com/Robertson-Groundwork
Thanks to Andy at www.horsetrainingandtips.com
Vincent Johnson and Frazier Black burglarized a home and stole 2 TV's and a checkbook from the home of Mrs. David Conner. A few hours later, they made one of the checks out to themselves and tried to cash it at a bank. The teller asked them to wait a minute. She went and called security after she left their presence. Why? Because the bank teller was Mrs. DavidConner. The burglars were... "BUSTED!!!"
She knew something the burglars didn't and they failed. That's how they got caught and ultimatley in trouble. That same principle can work against you with horses. But when you know things that get your horse doing what you want, you win. For instance, pro horse trainer Sue Robertson says this in her DVD about lungeing a horse: "This is the basis for riding, creating a carriage horse, or whatever. It's like laying the foundation for the house and it's where respect starts." She goes on to say you can teach the horse to walk, trot, lope, and stop at command.
These are the BIG 4 important things your horse must know. And much of it you can teach before you even swing a leg over 'em. When you lunge, there are certain principles to follow. For example, when you tell the horse to "get out" or "get up", that's what you tell them all the time. Never change it. If you keep using different commands with your horse, it's like moving furniture around when you have a blind man in the house.
Know what else you should do when lungeing? Talk to your horse a lot. Why?
Because you want them paying attentionto you. Because you can teach them vocal commands and get 'em used to it and doing what you want. Because they become familiar with your voice and know you are the leader and hearing your voice again and again cements that in their mind.
And when you're on the back of a horse that's spookin'...your voice is one of the most important tools you have to keep you safe. If you want to know more of what she shows, go to www.SuperStarsOfHorseTraining.com/Robertson-Groundwork
Thanks to Andy at www.horsetrainingandtips.com
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Reflections of years gone by
These are two of the out buildings at the McGibbon homestead. As you may recall, the entire homestead has been donated to us. We are hoping to erect a "Sidley Mountain/Bridesville Historical site on our Sidley Mountain Ranch. It will be nice to give something back to this incredible community. If we don't capture a bit of history the stories told by the old timers will soon fade into forgotten memories. It would be very sad to lose the unique history surrounding this area. I pray we can help prevent adding our communities into the books of Vanishing BC.Tuesday, June 24, 2008
First Line Up for Spring Tuning
"Chief"
Five year old Quarter Horse
"Gibbs"
Five year old Arab (Kellogs Line)
"Koda"
Five year old Quarter Horse
Friday, June 13, 2008
NEW Arrival!
Our mare "JAZZ" threw a beautiful little stud colt two weeks ago. We called him "Freeway". He is pretty neat. Now I just need to wait for my Foal Whispering granddaughter to come and do her thing with this little guy.
Bin' a While
Here is Chief. This fine young gelding is at our place for some spring training. He's a bit skittish but he'll come around. He has a good heart and a kind face. His good bloodlines make him a great prostpect for cattle drives. We are suppossed to be selling him but I got a feel'n he'll be with us a long time.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
The Gift Of Frienship
Last Sunday being the last service at the Osoyoos Christian Centre for my family and I, was a difficult one. However, the good Lord had us surrounded by friends and family. What made it even more incredible was that an old cowboy friend of mine showed up. Now this here gent is not normally accustomed to being in Church, but came to support Judi and I. Greg will never know what an awesome thing it was for him to do that for me.
I know his father in law is in need of our prayers regarding open heart surgery, so we will keep Pat in mind. Thank God for friends, especily those who you can ride the river with!
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