Introducing Magic Soiree.
Magic is a lovely mare who was quite successful as a race horse and is now having a lovely retirement with her boyfriend, Mazwell and her other friend Kate.
She is very placid and seems to be enjoying her new life with us.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Magic
Magic is a lovely mare who was quite successful as a race horse and is now having a lovely retirement with her boyfriend, Mazwell and her other friend Kate.
She is very placid and seems to be enjoying her new life with us.
Welcome Back!
to one of Massie Lodge's favourite residents - Maxine who has come to us for a good holiday after a long preparation.
Maxine arrived late this afternoon with Ross Spackman and looked in top racing condition. I promise there will be photos tomorrow!
Maxine arrived late this afternoon with Ross Spackman and looked in top racing condition. I promise there will be photos tomorrow!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
What Im Reading
I decided to start from the beginning and revisit the Kay Scarpetta series again. I am now up to Book 6 - "From Potter's Field" and Iam still enjoying it, mind you not as much as I did the first time that I read them.
Potter's Field is the place in America where they bury unknown or indiginent people.
I have said previously about the Scarpetta series that Patricia Cornwell seems to get very bored with her, although I cant say that the boredom has really set in just yet. Mind you there are still plenty more books to get through in the series!
Potter's Field is the place in America where they bury unknown or indiginent people.
I have said previously about the Scarpetta series that Patricia Cornwell seems to get very bored with her, although I cant say that the boredom has really set in just yet. Mind you there are still plenty more books to get through in the series!
There is a movie in the pipeline, featuring Angelina Jolie as the good doctor.. Im not sure how these books are going to project onto the big screen. I guess we will have to wait and see.
I have been very slack in the blogging department. I know and I feel bad about it. I have no excuses. I have just been busy.
There never seems to be a spare moment to sit still and just relax ... even though Im only working 3 days at the farm - the other 2 days are spent helping Evanski with all the residents and other bits and pieces that need to be done. Never a dull moment.
LOL
To catch you up on the news....
Jackie Lee (Conatus / Local News) is about to venture out into the big wide world and travel up North to be broken in. Harry and Jack have been together since birth- and when Jack goes out and has his education with Evan (basically to teach him to accept new things and to teach him to safely walk onto the transport), Harry - being the highly strung boy that he is - has a fit. We will both miss Master Jack as he is the sweetest boy - but, he has to grow up (and that is something that will take Master Harry quite a while!).
Buster is still with Harry and Jack and will now become Harry's best mate! (although Harry doesnt know it yet!) Buster (Conatus / Tycoon Diva) is like Jack in many ways ... a very sweet boy with a temperament to match.
We have a new resident in Magic.
Magic (Magic Soiree) is having an intense love affair with Maz down the back paddock - talk about inseparable. She is a real sweet mare.
Katie (Just a Cat) is still with us and is still on the market for sale. What do we do with Katie is still the most asked question and we are still pondering the answer. She too is with Magic and Mazwell and there is this most bizarre love triangle thing happening. Needless to say that Maz is a happy boy with his girls!
My darling Pip is finally on the road to recovery with her leg after a change in vet managment. It is definitely a time issue to get the leg to heal over, however, each morning as I brave the elements to wash the leg, let it dry and apply new pink spray, I can see the healing process taking place, albeit at a slow pace. She certainly is a mare that responds to kindness and some of the moments that we have shared together lately with her wound management have been special. What an achievement to get a cuddle from her as she is not one to give out her affection easily. She thinks she is pretty special to be getting her herbal tea every feed time (Rosehips / Cammomile and Dandelion).
After getting her retested in April to see if she was still pregnant (and we were pleasantly suprised after the trauma she had gone through), her pregnancy is progressing and she doesnt seem to be bothered at all with the leg issue. Mind you, she might think differently (check her twitter!)
The weaning process is about to begin for Angel who needs to be weaned not only from mum but from Aunty Pip. Miss Angel is a very independent, self assured young lady and cant wait to hang out with Daisy and Trix (I often see her leaning over the rail wanting to see where the 2 young fillies are. I really do like the look of Angel (as a racehorse) and I can often be found just standing there watching her gallop like a mad thing around the house and house paddock. Im not sure how the ladies are going to like being separated from Miss Angel, although the time has to come eventually. (I keep telling Pip that she will have her own to look after and worry about come September).
After spending 3 years with us, Joie's owner has decided to move her in the next few weeks. I will certainly miss Jo and her silly antics. She is a sweet lady who doesnt take any crap from any of the other mares. Trix will follow her in the next few months when it comes time for her to be broken in. Funny how you get attached to them, especially after so long. Our mare Maddy (Madely Miss) will certainly pine for her best mate, still Iam sure she will attach herself to someone else.
I do know though, that Creds will be much happier without the Queen of the Paddock. Creds is blooming in her pregnancy and is a really sweet, quiet unassuming girl.
Dirty, Nottie and Southern are doing well in their own paddock with Dirty looking decidedly rotund as she gets closer to her due date (August). Nottie has had some issues with her front foot that we have now got under control with the help of Manuka Honey and Southern just dotes on her new best mate, Dirty.
Wee Jimmy (Private James) has finally left the health resort and is back in work - what a holiday he had! We're looking forward to getting some photos soon of the young boy!
When I speak of Jimmy my thoughts naturally turn to Max - who was Jimmy's mate for a long time while they were growing up.
Max has had a couple of starts up north and has been sent back out to the paddock to do some more growing up.
Life just seems to have continued on without little Doc and not a day goes by when I dont think about him. Ruby has grown into a confident mouser / frogger and is a very sweet natured Curly Coated Retriever. She is the spit of her mother, Bessie Merle, albeit a bit smaller. She has shown some ability when on the lead doing obedience and is really switched on to work with you. In fact, I have never had a Curly (not even my boy Jack!) who is so switched on and who thinks about what you have asked her. She believes its about you - not her and is completely loyal to either Evan or myself (whoever she is working with).
The weather has definitely started to turn and we think we're in for a deep winter. Something to look forward to.
NOT!
With all the doom and gloom surrounding us, not only in the thoroughbred industry, but in the state of the economy, we will continue to find the things that put a smile on our face. Be it a shared cup of brewed coffee on the back verandah in a sunny spot out of the wind, having a moment with one of the horses or even watching the sunset from the front verandah (as above).
You just gotta keep smiling.
There never seems to be a spare moment to sit still and just relax ... even though Im only working 3 days at the farm - the other 2 days are spent helping Evanski with all the residents and other bits and pieces that need to be done. Never a dull moment.
LOL
To catch you up on the news....
Jackie Lee (Conatus / Local News) is about to venture out into the big wide world and travel up North to be broken in. Harry and Jack have been together since birth- and when Jack goes out and has his education with Evan (basically to teach him to accept new things and to teach him to safely walk onto the transport), Harry - being the highly strung boy that he is - has a fit. We will both miss Master Jack as he is the sweetest boy - but, he has to grow up (and that is something that will take Master Harry quite a while!).
Buster is still with Harry and Jack and will now become Harry's best mate! (although Harry doesnt know it yet!) Buster (Conatus / Tycoon Diva) is like Jack in many ways ... a very sweet boy with a temperament to match.
We have a new resident in Magic.
Magic (Magic Soiree) is having an intense love affair with Maz down the back paddock - talk about inseparable. She is a real sweet mare.
Katie (Just a Cat) is still with us and is still on the market for sale. What do we do with Katie is still the most asked question and we are still pondering the answer. She too is with Magic and Mazwell and there is this most bizarre love triangle thing happening. Needless to say that Maz is a happy boy with his girls!
My darling Pip is finally on the road to recovery with her leg after a change in vet managment. It is definitely a time issue to get the leg to heal over, however, each morning as I brave the elements to wash the leg, let it dry and apply new pink spray, I can see the healing process taking place, albeit at a slow pace. She certainly is a mare that responds to kindness and some of the moments that we have shared together lately with her wound management have been special. What an achievement to get a cuddle from her as she is not one to give out her affection easily. She thinks she is pretty special to be getting her herbal tea every feed time (Rosehips / Cammomile and Dandelion).
After getting her retested in April to see if she was still pregnant (and we were pleasantly suprised after the trauma she had gone through), her pregnancy is progressing and she doesnt seem to be bothered at all with the leg issue. Mind you, she might think differently (check her twitter!)
The weaning process is about to begin for Angel who needs to be weaned not only from mum but from Aunty Pip. Miss Angel is a very independent, self assured young lady and cant wait to hang out with Daisy and Trix (I often see her leaning over the rail wanting to see where the 2 young fillies are. I really do like the look of Angel (as a racehorse) and I can often be found just standing there watching her gallop like a mad thing around the house and house paddock. Im not sure how the ladies are going to like being separated from Miss Angel, although the time has to come eventually. (I keep telling Pip that she will have her own to look after and worry about come September).
After spending 3 years with us, Joie's owner has decided to move her in the next few weeks. I will certainly miss Jo and her silly antics. She is a sweet lady who doesnt take any crap from any of the other mares. Trix will follow her in the next few months when it comes time for her to be broken in. Funny how you get attached to them, especially after so long. Our mare Maddy (Madely Miss) will certainly pine for her best mate, still Iam sure she will attach herself to someone else.
I do know though, that Creds will be much happier without the Queen of the Paddock. Creds is blooming in her pregnancy and is a really sweet, quiet unassuming girl.
Dirty, Nottie and Southern are doing well in their own paddock with Dirty looking decidedly rotund as she gets closer to her due date (August). Nottie has had some issues with her front foot that we have now got under control with the help of Manuka Honey and Southern just dotes on her new best mate, Dirty.
Wee Jimmy (Private James) has finally left the health resort and is back in work - what a holiday he had! We're looking forward to getting some photos soon of the young boy!
When I speak of Jimmy my thoughts naturally turn to Max - who was Jimmy's mate for a long time while they were growing up.
Max has had a couple of starts up north and has been sent back out to the paddock to do some more growing up.
Life just seems to have continued on without little Doc and not a day goes by when I dont think about him. Ruby has grown into a confident mouser / frogger and is a very sweet natured Curly Coated Retriever. She is the spit of her mother, Bessie Merle, albeit a bit smaller. She has shown some ability when on the lead doing obedience and is really switched on to work with you. In fact, I have never had a Curly (not even my boy Jack!) who is so switched on and who thinks about what you have asked her. She believes its about you - not her and is completely loyal to either Evan or myself (whoever she is working with).
The weather has definitely started to turn and we think we're in for a deep winter. Something to look forward to.
NOT!
With all the doom and gloom surrounding us, not only in the thoroughbred industry, but in the state of the economy, we will continue to find the things that put a smile on our face. Be it a shared cup of brewed coffee on the back verandah in a sunny spot out of the wind, having a moment with one of the horses or even watching the sunset from the front verandah (as above).
You just gotta keep smiling.
Sunday, April 05, 2009
The Fat Girls - Part II
Dirty, Creds, Joie, Southern and Nottie all deliriously happy after we had 5mm of rain, which meant of course there was MUD!
After I took the photo of Dirty, she woke up, then proceeded to find a very muddy spot to have a very long roll - which covered her from head to tail in mud. Notwithstanding the other 4 ladies followed suit.
After I took the photo of Dirty, she woke up, then proceeded to find a very muddy spot to have a very long roll - which covered her from head to tail in mud. Notwithstanding the other 4 ladies followed suit.
I Couldnt Help Myself
I know that I have a blog for all my doggie pics (Massie Lodge, Dog City) but I thought that I would do something for myself and post some of the dawg shots that I took today. I know that I had a job to do today and take photos of the resident horses, but I just felt that I wanted to spend some time with my dogs.
I am still missing the little boy very much, so I guess this was just some therapy for me.
I am still missing the little boy very much, so I guess this was just some therapy for me.
Ruby
Ruby and Bessie Merle
Pikey and Ruby
Da Pikey Man
Saturday, April 04, 2009
Golden Slipper Day
Go and read Evan's thoughts about this very important racing day!
Professional Analytical Selection Service Blog
Professional Analytical Selection Service Blog
Monday, March 23, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
To all the owners of Ormonde (including our friends, Jane and Rob Koch), who won at Mareeba last weekend over 1210m (Cl2). Woohoo guys, its always great to have a win!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Im In Love ...
With a little Angel ... not because she is so cute, but rather because she is just a sweet cherub who doesnt have a mean bone in her body. She is street smart and independent (when you have Gossips for your mother and Pip for your Auntie you have to be!) and loves to come up, be in your company and say hello to you. Little Angel now has her own bowl next to mum and eats up with a ferver that makes your heart swell.Im not in love, no no... lol
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Rest in Peace
Doc
My little friend who left this life way too soon. A big puppy with an even bigger heart who's time with us was so short. A big kid who liked to chase frogs and lizards - who loved retrieving a ball, a stick - anything was a game and he loved it. Those big brown eyes, the big black paws, the way he liked to lean and rest his head on my legs. The way he sat with me at night and cuddled in.
I dont understand why you left us so soon.
I miss you my little boy.
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Wee Jimmy - Update
Is still in the paddock and from all reports has put on weight (which isnt hard for a horse like Jimmy who loves his food!) and is having a great holiday with Shoena and Greg Leary. Greg has said that Jimmy follows him around like a puppy - Jimmy has always been a sweet boy, he's just gotta learn to get out of those barriers quick smart!
Latest Book ...
The Lost Recipie for Happiness.
Ok, ok, I admit it - Iam a closet "foodie". My favourite show on the tube is "Masterchef", I am constantly gazing through the millions of recipies on the net (mind you, I only own 3 cook books - for some reason when I moved out of my house in Sydney I threw out all of my mother's .. and I cant tell you why either!) and Saturday is usually "Experimental Saturday" in the Robinson household, where I subject Evan to all my experimental cooking adventures (I usually warn people that if they are coming for dinner on a Saturday night to "expect the unexpected" and if it doesnt turn out we'll get Chinese!
Im not quite sure what attracted me to this book, but I think it could of been that I had been "Koontz out" and needed to read something a little more mainstream.
The story is about a "damaged" woman who was badly hurt in a car accident in her teens who carried with her enough survivor guilt to launch The Queen Mary! No, its the story of a woman trying to find herself and how she does through her cooking and of course through her dog, Alvin.
The book certainly hasnt got rave reviews, however, I am enjoying it just the same.
Ok, ok, I admit it - Iam a closet "foodie". My favourite show on the tube is "Masterchef", I am constantly gazing through the millions of recipies on the net (mind you, I only own 3 cook books - for some reason when I moved out of my house in Sydney I threw out all of my mother's .. and I cant tell you why either!) and Saturday is usually "Experimental Saturday" in the Robinson household, where I subject Evan to all my experimental cooking adventures (I usually warn people that if they are coming for dinner on a Saturday night to "expect the unexpected" and if it doesnt turn out we'll get Chinese!
Im not quite sure what attracted me to this book, but I think it could of been that I had been "Koontz out" and needed to read something a little more mainstream.
The story is about a "damaged" woman who was badly hurt in a car accident in her teens who carried with her enough survivor guilt to launch The Queen Mary! No, its the story of a woman trying to find herself and how she does through her cooking and of course through her dog, Alvin.
The book certainly hasnt got rave reviews, however, I am enjoying it just the same.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Congratulations!
Must go to Heather & David Pascoe on the maiden win of their mare, Way North. Way North (By Hussonet out of Just a Flyer) or "Amelia" to her friends, won her maiden at Ipswich today over 2100m.
Woooohooo Guys!!!!!!
Woooohooo Guys!!!!!!
Ok, Next Book ...
I decided to stay on Dean Koontz after the last one that I did enjoy, probably because it was so unusual and the weaving of the storylines was brilliant!
I have to say that I am neither one thing nor the t'other about this book. I dont really think its as good as "From the Corner of his Eye". Iam just over half way through it and I'm sick of the main character and his spoilt rich ways and tantrums.
I will persist and keep reading!
I have to say that I am neither one thing nor the t'other about this book. I dont really think its as good as "From the Corner of his Eye". Iam just over half way through it and I'm sick of the main character and his spoilt rich ways and tantrums.
I will persist and keep reading!
I Have Been Busy
Doing some changes to the blog and if you look closely you can see the following changes:-
- I have to tell you first that Pip now has her own Twitter stream which is located on the right hand side of the Blog. I tell you anything for a quiet life.
- Some of the pictures have changed down the right hand side! Thought that it was time to update.
- From time to time we have horses available for sale at Massie Lodge. Also located on the right hand side of the page are the horses that are available. First cab off the rank is Justacat (Katie). Katie unfortunately has an owner who will not pay her bill, and as much as we love having her here, we need to find her a new home. Katie is a very sweet mare, is easy to handle and do anything with. She is dry and is 9 years young.
She is an exceptionally well bred mare by Faltaat out of a full sister to Kiwi Golfer who won 5 times at Stakes level. Both Grand Dam Vendee & Great Grand Dam Remand were Stakes winners, so there is black type riddled throughout this pedigree.
Katie did have race track ability, winning one race over 1200m at Ballarat in Victoria before injury shortened her career.
Katie is in perfect condition, and is located here at Massie Lodge. You can see Katie's pedigree at www.gallopers.com.au
Preggie Girls Are Doing It For Themselves ..
Dirty (Dirtierre)
Southern (Another Southern)
Joie (Joie de Victoire)
Creds (Credentials)
Southern & Nottie (Why For Not)
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