: About Me

I was born and raised in P.A. Most of my time was devoted to anything horse related. I showed my Quarter Horse mare Abby in hunt-seat. Then I attended Penn State and majored in journalism. Shortly after graduation in 2005, I moved to M.N to be with my fiance.

We live on a farmland that has been in my husband's family for many, many years. Cattle and horses are our main focus and we also grow our own grains to feed them. I really enjoy rural life and couldn't imagine a much prettier place to live.

Our son was born in 2007. He is such a joy to all who know him. My horsing around has tapered down somewhat, but I suspect we'll be riding the hooves off of our Appaloosas as soon as he learns to ride. He loves "fixing" tractors and anything with an engine. We now also have a little girl born 2009 and a new little brother born in summer of 2011. Here's to hoping at least one of the kids is horse crazy!

I enjoy posting on this website because it provides an interesting creative outlet on many topics. Thanks for viewing my articles.

I've also started a blog on farm stories and mishaps at http://talesfromdownonthefarm.blogspot.com/  Feel free to check it out

My passion is ...

horses and writing.

I know too much about ...

....well I don't think I know too much about anything because I haven't learned it all yet.

My parents always told me ...

"Save it for the stage." Meaning I liked to be comedic and dramatic.

My childhood ambition ...

Was to own a horse farm, and now I do with my husband.

My favorite memory ...

Is the day my children were born and I looked into their eyes for the first time.

Why I write ...

I like putting ideas out there and trying to come up with witty sayings.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

I like Nora Roberts lately. As for music I listen to top 20 and country.

My first job ...

Was at The Freez, an ice cream place. I never got sick of ice cream.

My best moment ...

best moments are when my son giggles and smiles

My inspiration ...

nature- I get ideas sometimes out in the woods. And my husband who is always urging me to go write something.

Pets & Animals > Horses (Other) How to tell if you are ready to own a horse

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The decision to buy that first horse should not be one that is taken lightly. A horse requires major financial commitment as well as demands a great deal of your time and other resources you may yet be unaware of. While horses open us up to a wonderful hobby, sport and social circle, buying one isn't the only way to gain these benefits. In fact, you may find it more beneficial to lease a horse or borrow a friends and still participate without all the headaches. "Yeah, but I really want my own horse." Well I hear you, I was the same way. I was the most annoying horse-crazy kid you'd ever me...

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