Ok, I really, really want to blog about how awesome Cuna was yesterday and how much fun riding in a really cool saddle was, but as
SOME OF YOU have been reminding me, I am quite remiss in wrapping up my 'Tis the Season photo contest. Without further ado, I bring you our entrants.
'Tis the season:
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFPs3Rzafa3CD4fR6TemnVqTS4QIuA_GkwC7HafilS_AfGDJvf8Cv-ont9T6-e812excpp4dbKfIVKLsJBIQksOsaEQCGpL4LFQdTMGfMeKGDW7oAryJP3uoaDim2O14bDBVwgRmYPDZU/s1600/Jessica_debruler.jpg) |
...for my Mom to get over her fear of horses and see where all that board money goes - Jessica |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNJGrsu5R82lp_3gpF2tqjDDmMhw8R1dfC3NSIcdwosgQzU7KOXhKRzL2x793wCS-hODh3PLDLEhxxEVo4rdR2GapZZiQv73iRYccSKPNNbsQDG3zKgcguxd5hyphenhyphenVIxyulRlRxdWaQJJuw/s1600/alanna.jpg) |
...for equine therapy -Alanna |
A note from Alanna: "
This photo was taken by my friend Tarra the day after I was diagnosed with breast cancer. There is no better therapist than your horse!"
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGi2i0ywP3sacILVwrJ4OUnJwqag_mrRrxxCH6IOjg5rjS9lyew8Q4rksFswcZCQfgzhGNwVQD0xaHfK1V4t6bKgvk6_Z-21wOyP0KPvjZpE9SzC57PLldtI52cIoY1cLMn2anhwYir74/s1600/erica+underwood.jpg) |
...to remember the good times we had -Erica |
A note from Erica: "
Dillon was my first horse I had ever owned outright. We had been together for 2 years when we had to move up to northern Alberta. The move when fine, we had found a farm to board at, plenty of space, everything was perfect. Living so north, I was very excited about seeing the northern lights. The first night I saw the lights I got a call from the barn owner in an absolute panic and dread. The moment I took the phone I knew something was wrong. Dillon and her stud had gotten out of their fields and had wandered onto the highway and had been hit by a semi. Luckily both horses had died on impact. It's been exactly 14 months since I lost my first partner and I still miss him horribly. I'm extremely fortunate in the fact that I found such a great horse in Koda so soon after losing Dillon."
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69OkNbDU4o6KHMoej1CQGWu4NM_8JxF3sN79rkYPorHOlFwcvCAE2Z37t6MKOIDyFYjVr9_JmPEd-aLSe8micf1n7YoR2BpL5hv8K03bTcA5vGJUqFdw8B5VN_B9TJkPvYYgdm6-zIuE/s200/lwilliams.jpg) |
...to be a pony rider again |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrg5RKIydIxFaN0KOcefCew8OeEOCD3a1KH-rxS6xAuqEow7vfJH4BgjC8I0aE7dx2BQdzW9W5bY4fFa5G8bHQSHA0QdzDBNsMOMYcRcxXSZ9bsxd14hQ14IrpTXLyjAWhVXbVuv3iN3M/s320/lauren.jpg) |
...for family photos |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiABdm63Joj8SxsZZLbwtfcMPySEH08d_-L7XtEyiyMK8DFsk_bccNu5ZuwRjYDhtwIduXNub5DAwLUxUHNjOpaE4Q8ZW9mpUgd7Jwul5xpumKgXk3xL2G_GVKT23pbOSWx8TjtuWiBgBU/s1600/amelia.jpg) |
...for Santa hats! -Amelia |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ahxQ5RVQ_Ym_oWFbqh_ddis3hj27-nZsbdh-n643uIThxtqG65LXJ9awXjhCkljbDQDPGanfzVrlii2ZCjbu06wnqg6Qv7CR4JqksWpBqrTemGUkHTkb3gw5G4Q8WZH7noC_auYkN3Y/s1600/Sarah_boh.jpg) |
...to practice clipping patterns - Sarah |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb6BoYMBQQBoMxUk2aPZidWTqSadPey5wZ30oWB-GZq5XeAjPj73Oe0xYTGkbC_UmLeQNlcMw0JvAjTOOIW4abbZ3B_z2vA-7QJCUQYJorht36tUF1J_C6OOAF2Jg1rwqRyo81-p5Gq9I/s1600/kate_lu.jpg) |
...for snowy trail rides -Kate |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbPDSFVKWb2hlP2j18V_mJvFeHPmeIhlsYdp5e-4kII18t8cZOgcUhc3eK27I0oUvNbjulkxBU4mx41lfc8qzhkMEOMJs4eeseH1l0AdFKcjTi5BvbpX9xlc8ub_GcNEVPhKuliEwyWqY/s1600/kate_cadence.jpg) |
...to feel the love - Kate |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8OP66iw7C3pjZrZXxJ29GuP8MogGO23tWW0Sz6KAqGVd5OABUG2Lj12Ez_JrBtHiiGW_etHhU1CG-awq7BD6ZaxPo1roMpAaiJPui3zv1Dsomg5qgiABBXb2y69avVR1rK-BszVm_teA/s1600/katie_kwik.jpg) |
...for comfy cozy -Katie L |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim_hEMW4TySRhbURRabdT_3KizwqKet5uQVuYIWz7J-1lq8ww11PntsNpJVdALUuAVKio7zTqISCPP1NYf21K4KKrDSrjBo6LOCAM3tRdYAWCw3bABTFNhucd2kHE-KL-Y9k-GJirTtcw/s1600/ruth.jpg) |
...for decorating horses -Ruth |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifcWwjwJWYMYobN1e-2ZKKPvpH2xPVPVdYsxFSDo0dedIS9cT2GHdhLCul5WYL7l0Isf7t6T9koKs5NP3yl0mqWod7kEK3iXyC9Ihyphenhyphen0CJNBUHdX3wwT4HgBVDn4tZuS7n3vwOI4P0gCjs/s1600/pawlak.jpg) |
...for dreaming big -Erica P |
A note from Erica: "
I'm not wholly sure if this counts, but I thought I'd put in an entry for all of us who are getting our pony fix by reading blogs and dreaming of the day when they can finally get a horse of their own. Someday.... :)
Please note: I'm roughly 8 months pregnant right now, so my jacket doesn't so much, er..button..or close...or fit...even a little, and tall boots + swollen ankles = never gonna happen :) I found the rocking horse at a garage sale for $3 this fall, and seeing as we're having a girl, I pretty much two-wheeled it turning around to go snatch it. I feel like all she needs now is a viking helmet and a broad sword to go with it, or maybe a polo mallet, hehe."
Editor's note: Given my tardiness, Erica has already welcomed a small into the world.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNcPiMRHNeHV5NExxZsqYP1ChsDiGIklPVftK8r74hmnozGwRWaIDTLaNBrpRLLYLzHMzlHuQzpfYkZm_kt95YtdeVW3igig3ywQvnmLIO8XAnkQenICNrFm9K3Gg8tWCgkTPm9NcI37s/s320/karley2.jpg) |
...for horse shows - Karley |
Editor's note: Karley is the only contestant who entered two pictures. Given that both pictures were quite cute, I gave her the go ahead.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8BLvr2v3_xO5s2aoyVnMP1TtEyc_9XXRaIfRLOI5mSXoacicUGPD5Qezohy-QhVbOy3WIBHYb3GvqGwK-Q7VxFqMsHQrzxQja4UzrjYIOKHzmMdLGBdTVR7MBzFrojZDXrrhmIi8bzxA/s200/karley1.jpg) |
...for riding -Karley |
I only asked once.. :/
ReplyDeleteOk, then someone else reminded me too. ;) I needed to get it done and it was actually super fun to put together.
DeleteOh Lysette!!! Causing so much trouble as always! I am partial to the photo of Olivia being such a naughty little filly! I also LOVE Erica P's entry, that is too fun and I hope she gets a horse of her own really soon to enjoy :)
ReplyDeleteOMG Olivia you naughty horse. Poor Ashley! That one gets my vote.
ReplyDeleteLove them all! Makes me want to run a contest!
ReplyDeleteErica P totally deserves something for dressing up and getting on a rocking horse while 8 no preggo!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! I completely forgot about this contest! Love the photos. I'd have to go with either Nicku's (because it's just a gorgeous photo!), Erica P's (wish it were a little bigger, are those dressage arena letters around her?) or Ashley's (because it's hilarious!).
ReplyDeleteYup! Because who doesn't want to do dressage on an 18" sparkly pink unicorn, amiright? Though I have to say, having seen all these, I'm going to have to go with Ashley. Love the expression on her face!
DeleteLove Ashley's! What a great shot.
ReplyDeleteAgree!!
DeleteI vote Ashley too! If she wins, can you get her to tell her story! It looks like a professional photo! ha ha! Totally cracks me up!
ReplyDeleteMy 2 favorites are "for kisses" and "for being naughty". I love Pongo and Olivia :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with Pongo and Olivia. So cute!
ReplyDeleteLove seeing all of these!! Great pictures! :) Good luck to the judges sheesh!
ReplyDeleteLOL yay for all my votes!! haha I laugh every time I see that photo its so priceless! I legit almost got killed that day ;)
ReplyDeleteErica P and Ashley definitely get my votes!
ReplyDeleteWow
So many good photos! Wow we are a creative bunch =) Great idea Aimee
ReplyDeleteLove Ashley and Olivia's! Naughty babies and funny faces ;)
ReplyDeleteI forgot what this contest was about lol! Was it just people with their horses? I love for kisses and for being naughty. :D You'll have to do another contest please! I want to enter! :)
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