An Introduction.

Hello!

My name is Shannon. I'm a 23 year old Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) working in a busy mixed animal clinic in rural southern Alberta.

Although I've always had a love for horses, my family did not share my passion. It wasn't until grade 8 that my now best friend moved here with her 8 horses, that I got started riding.
Fast forward a few years and at 16 years old I bought my first horse for $1.00 from a lady I worked for during the summer.

That horse: Bailey.

Eyed B Sassy, AKA "Bailey"

Bailey was a halter broke 3 year old when I got her, and there were reasons she was practically free.

I took her to 4-H with 30 rides on her, and through lots of learning and perseverance, the rest is history. Almost 8 years later she the best horse I could have ever imagined owning.

Although in the summers between my 3 years at Olds College I bought, started, and sold lots of horses, it has taken me 8 years to decide to buy one to keep.

That horse: Mesa.

Midnight Mesa AKA "Mesa"

Mesa had been for sale for a couple months I believe before I messaged Shirley, the owner of Diamond Lazy H Quarter Horses in southern BC. The family where I keep Bailey has 4 half siblings to Mesa (all sired by Isle Be Midnight), and they ALL have incredible minds and work ethic. I knew Mesa would be a good one.

After a 10 hour round trip to see Mesa, it was a done deal. She was perfect.

Mesa will be coming home in a couple of weeks, and while I build new fence on my property, she will be staying across the road from Bailey in exchange for riding a colt for the gentleman who lives on the property.

That horse: Banjo

Banjo is registered however the only thing I know is he has Hollywood Dunit on his papers; the owner could not get the papers from his now ex wife... I didn't ask too many questions ;)

He's 6 years old, and was "cowboy started" and essentially just tracked cows his whole life. I've put a few rides on him so far, and am pleased. He's a nervous nelly, but is SO willing to learn and work. I'm excited for what we can get accomplished this summer.

My goal with this blog is to have a place to document my progress with these horses, as well as life as a mixed animal RVT (because it is NEVER a dull moment!).

So, if you're squeamish, this blog probably isn't for you. If you get annoyed by lots of horse/dog/animals in general being posted; this blog probably isn't for you.

Otherwise, I look forward to having you follow along on this journey.