Monthly Archives: December 2008

Wow, it’s the last Sunday of 2008.  This year has just flown by; so much has happened and changed.  And yet, as is always the way, life moves on.   As you know, we lost three stallions this year:  Ballindaggin, Flying … Continue reading →

Ruhlmann 1985-2008  At about 4 pm on Christmas Eve, Ruhlmann died.  He came inside from his daily paddock time and laid down for his afternoon nap.  He passed away in his sleep, peacefully and with the same class he showed every … Continue reading →

Wishing all of you a happy Christmas and a joyous holiday season from everyone at Old Friends.  May your days be filled with peace, love, friendship and horse kisses, even if from afar! -Val

It’s cold in Kentucky today.   Twenty-two degrees, bright and sunny and can I mention that four-letter Kentucky word that begins with “w”?   No tours today, so I spent a little time just visiting.    I took a pocketful of carrots … Continue reading →

Oh that Kentucky wind! It would have been a rather nice day, not too cold with mixed sun and clouds, but the wind was something else. And I know I talk about the Kentucky wind a lot, but it was … Continue reading →

If you looked outside today, you’d think it was a gorgeous day. And if you were outside, in the sun but out of the breeze, you’d still think it was pretty nice. But if that wicked cold wind got you, … Continue reading →

On my drive to work this morning, there were about 50 pigeons lined up along a power line.  Right in the middle of the black, gray, and silver birds sat one pure white bird, all puffed up against the cold.  … Continue reading →