The signs are everywhere, fall is on its way. The geese have begun to gather, some of the leaves are already beginning to turn and Gracie’s getting into shape. Gracie spends her fall months at ScatterGun Lodge in South Dakota – the Ultimate in Pheasant Hunting. Here she is doing part of her workout program. [...]
Archive for August, 2008
Getting In Shape
Posted in Animals, Dogs, Waterfowl, Wildlife, photography, tagged hunting dogs, Labrador retriever, Scattergun Lodge on August 24, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Pretty Boy
Posted in Appaloosas, Horses, Horses in Action, Landscapes & Trees, Minnesota, Nature, Sunrise / Sunset, photography, photos, tagged Horses, Appaloosa, horse, sunset, Horse Photography, Sundown on August 19, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Hot Air Balloons
Posted in Minnesota, photography, photos, tagged Balloons, color photography, Hot Air Balloons, photos on August 15, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Last night during thereputic riding at the fairgrounds, 5 hot air balloons quietly sailed by…they were gorgeous. This is something I have not yet tried, but hopefully someday……..Has anyone ever done this? I imagine it must be so beautiful and peaceful up there.
Great Egret (Ardea Alba)
Posted in Animals, Birds, Minnesota, Nature, Waterfowl, Wildlife, Wisconsin, photography, photos, tagged Birds, Great Egret, Minnesota Birds, Wading Birds, Wisconsin Birds. Bird Photography on August 11, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Intersting Fact:
The Great Egret almost disappeared due to the fact that their plumes were so widely used to decorate hats in the early 20th century. An ounce of Great Egret feathers cost as much as $32 which was more than an ounce of gold at the time. Some of the first conservation legislation in North [...]
Minnesota Rider Represents USA!
Posted in Horses, Horses in Action, tagged Becky Holder, Equestrian Games, Minnesota, Olympics on August 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Becky Holder and Courageous Comet are representing Minnesota and the United States with tremendous class and success! Watch her progress at
http://www.nbcolympics.com/equestrian/index.html
Visit Becky’s website at
http://www.holdereventteam.com/
Go Becky!!!
Becky Holder atop Courageous Comet competes in the Dressage Phase of the 2007 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event at the Kentucky Horse Park April 27, 2007 in Lexington, Kentucky.
P.S. I (obviously) [...]
Maximum Heart on a Foggy Morning
Posted in Appaloosas, Horses, photography, tagged Appaloosa, Foggy Morning, horse, Horses, Maximum Heart, photos, State of Dee Heart on August 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Where’s Jack?
Posted in Appaloosas, Horses, Landscapes & Trees, Minnesota, photography, tagged Horses, Appaloosa, horse, photography, Foggy Morning, Birch Tree on August 9, 2008 | 1 Comment »
It was really foggy this morning and Jack was hiding behind the birch tree….but his pink nose gave him away!
Sundown
Posted in Appaloosas, Horses, Horses in Action, Minnesota, Sunrise / Sunset, photography, photos, tagged Appaloosa, horse, Horses, horses running, photography, sunset on August 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is Newman aka Hearts Sundown – at sundown.
And the winner is……..
Posted in Animals, Horses, Horses in Action, Minnesota, photography, photos, tagged horse, Horse Show, Horses, Washington County Fair, Western Horse Show, Western Pleasure on August 4, 2008 | 1 Comment »
My friend Michelle, 4th from the right! She and Gus had a beautiful ride!
Anonymous
Posted in Appaloosas, Horses, Horses in Action, Minnesota, photography, photos, tagged Appaloosa, Holsteiner, horse, Horse Photography, Horses on August 1, 2008 | 2 Comments »
