For those who have a horse .  For those who don’t  might not understand…

From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, "it's just a horse,"

or, "that's a lot of money for just a horse". They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a horse." Some of my proudest moments have come about with "it's just a horse"

Many hours have passed and my only company was "it's just a horse," but I did not once feel slighted. Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by " just a horse," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a horse" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day. If you, too, think it's " just a horse," then you will probably understand phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise."

" just a horse" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. " just a horse" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person. Because of " just a horse" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me, it's not "  just a horse" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment. " just a horse" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that someday they can understand that it's not " just a horse" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a woman"

or " just a horse." So the next time you hear the phrase " just a horse"

JUST smile, because they "JUST" don't understand.

"Pick battles big enough to matter, small enough to win." -- Jonathan Kozol
 

My treasures do not chink or glitter, they gleam in the sun and neigh in the night!!!

  when Rosalee tried riding her strawberry roan things got a little western.

 OH THAT STRAWBERRY ROAN

Let me tell you a tale.  A good one I know.  About a young mare a strawberry roan that is worth leaving alone.  They say she is a real beauty but the gal that gets on her might get throwed.

Rosalee was hanging out at the ranch just spending her time on vacation from teaching, not spending a dime. 

Out in the horse corral standing alone is a young caballo a strawberry roan.  A beauty like you’ve not seen before.  On a delicate head a pair of big round eyes, small ears, elegant neck, long sloping shoulders, big hip and flowing black mane and tail. Her red roan coat glistening in the morning sun. Rosalee was breaking her to saddle for her own. Hoping by the time the summer sun was hot in the Colorado sky next year to be chasing cans with the best.  Heading for the corral to ride her strawberry roan she slipped on her boots, pulls up her chinch and screws her saddle down tight.  Steps aboard ready to ride as she had done ten or more times before. 

We know she’s not a bronc rider by the looks of her clothes. As riding wild pony’s is not her middle name. So when strawberry only lacked wings to be on the fly, turned on a dime and gave some change. Rosalee went up with her but came down alone. That sunfishing twister is worth leaving alone.  She’s the worst bucking bronco seen on the ranch. There’s nary a buster from Ramah to Rush that can ride that strawberry roan.

When Johnny saw is wife all battered and bruised he reminded her she is not a bronc rider and gave her a ten spot to stick to barrel racing.

 Needless to say strawberry has found a new home.  Rosalee broke her shoulder and is now waiting to see if she is going to have sugary to repair the damage the fall caused.   Thankfully Rosalee was wearing her helmet at the time of the accident.  We all wish her a speedy recovery and look forward to havening her back chasing cans with us as soon as possible.

When your day seems out of balance,
And so many things go wrong,
When people fight around you,
And the day drags on so long.

When parents act like children,
In-laws make you think "Divorce",
Go out into your pasture...
Wrap your arms around your horse.

His gentle breath enfolds you,
And he watches with those eyes,
He may not have a PhD,
But he is oh so wise!

His head rests on your shoulder,
You embrace him oh so tight,
He puts your world in balance,
And makes it seem all right.

Your tears they soon stop flowing,
The tension is now eased,
The garbage has been lifted,
And you're quiet and at peace.

So when you need the balance,
From circumstances in your day,
The best therapy that you can seek,
Is out there chomping hay!

~Author Unknown~

WE WILL BE HAVING A YOUTH & SENIOR SIDE POT AT THE BBR RACES.  THE side pot consists of carrying your time from the open to the youth or senior for the pay out in those divisions.  We will have year end awards for the youth and senior if we can get sponsors. (the youth or senior will not count for SCBRA.  As SCBRA does not allow carry over ) The side pot entry fee for Sr. & Youth will be $15.00 with $5.00 going toward awards.  We are looking at awarding 5 buckles 1-5D to the champions and 5 buckles 1-5D for the reserve champions in the youth and senior. Any one interested in being a sponsor for these buckles please let Debra Abercrombie know.  The buckles for the champions are $225.00 ea and reserve buckles are $150.00 ea.

Winter Blanket Sponsors                  $175.00 ea        need 5  OR  $1375.00 FOR ALL FIVE DIVISIONS

Fast time stirrups                               $200.00 ea        need 5  OR $1000.00 FOR ALL FIVE DIVISIONS

reserve champion buckles                $150.00 ea        need 5  OR $1250.00 FOR ALL FIVE DIVISIONS

We will be giving five saddles for the year end champions as well as buckles for the reserve champions. Awards will be given for the top five in each division.

Points for year end will be given in each division 5 for 1^st, 4 for second, 3 for 3^rd, 2 for 4^th and 1 for 5^th. You will also receive a point for every barrel race you attend.

With each barrel race there will be a $1000.00 novice. That will count for SCBRA.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING A SPONSOR CONTACT  Jack or Dixie Pring  719-683-7816

ALL RACES HELD AT PRING RANCH COUNT FOR YEAR END AWARDS IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF "IT" PRING RANCH PRODUCTIONS 

“IT” PRING RANCH PRODUCTIONS are also having a winter buckle series on Mondays December thru February. A Spring Buckle Series March thru April.  See the web site (race dates) for complete information on the Monday night races.  We are giving championship buckles.  The Monday night races are BBR approved.  You will receive a point for each race you attend as well as points in the division you place the highest in.  If you are running more than one horse and for example you place  4^th in the 1D which would be 2 points and you won the 4D on a different horse for 5 points you would get 6 points for the race. You do not have to attend a certain number of races to qualify for the buckles or any other awards. You must be a "IT" Pring Ranch member for the awards. 

   Until the computer program is running we will be letting you draw a number when you enter. If all the numbers are not filled you will be moved up.  Example if you draw 35 and there are 20 entries and there are five open spots above you everyone will move up until all openings are full.  You would end up 30 instead of 35.     Iff you have  two horses to close together we would try and trade you with someone else to separate you at least one drag.  

"IT" PRING RANCH MEMBERSHIP FORM

HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY SEASON AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR FOR ALL

MAY YOU ALL BE BLESSED WITH THE THREE -VERSE BLESSING IN THE TORAH THAT WAS WRITTEN BY THE HAND OF MOSES ADONI'S SERVANT

MAY ADONI BLESS YOU AND SAFEGUARD YOU.

MAY ADONI ILLUMINATE HIS COUNTENANCE FOR YOU AND BE GRACIOUS TO YOU.

MAY ADONI TURN HIS COUNTENANCE TO YOU AND ESTABLISH PEACE FOR YOU.

THROUGH THIS COMING YEAR

2006 “IT” Pring Ranch & NBHA CO.-03 Finals winners. Bottom row left to right Open 1D & 3D champion Patty McCullar, Open 2D Shay-lee Hadley, Open 4D Rosalee Hopkins winners of the saddles donated by Carlin Dodge.  Back row – Purina Mills buckle winners L to R  Open 1D Jill Kadrie, Open 2D Dixie Pring, Open 3D Diane Radacy, Open 4D Janae Faeth

from L to Right Patty McCullar Sr 1D champion and Sr. 3D reserve champion. Dixie Pring Sr. 2D champion Michelle Lazor Sr. 2D reserve champion, Diane Radacy Sr. 3D champion, Rosalee Hopkins Sr. 4D champion, Lynn Smith Sr. 4D reserve champion. All the champions received headstalls donated by "IT" Pring Ranch and reserve champions received buckles donated by Purina Mills, and barrel racer cut outs from Industrial Technologies.

Senior’s received headstalls sponsored by “IT” Pring Ranch and buckles sponsored by Purina Mills.  Patty carried her time from the Open to win the Sr. 1D championship for a check of $255.00. Dixie Pring and Jet won the senior 2D headstall and a check for $109.00, with Michelle Lazor winning the runner up buckle. Sr. 3D champion headstall and $87.00 went to Diane Radacy.  Patty McCullar was the Sr. 3D runner up. The 4D Sr. championship went to Open 4D champion Rosalee Hopkins.  Rosalee and Patty took their divisions in the Open as well as the seniors.  The 4D runner up went to Lynn Smith and her nice paint horse.   

L To R frount row.  Tiana Yocam Youth 1D champion, Heather Cates youth 2D champion, Annie Moyer & Janae Faeth Youth 3D champions, Youth 4D champion & 3D runner up Mikayla Nealey.

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Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
 

Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you  want.

When you say, "I'm sorry," look the person in the eye.

Never laugh at anyone's dream. People who don't have dreams don't have much.

Remember that great love and great achievements involve  great risk.

Say "bless you" when you hear someone sneeze.

  When you lose, don't lose the lesson
 
  Remember the three R's! : Respect for self; Respect for others; and responsibility for all your actions.

Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

   When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
 
 . Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in  your voice.

A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your  heart. 
 

Subject: two horses walk in faith


Two Horses
  
> Just up the road from my home is a field,
 >  with two horses in it.
 > From a distance, each looks like every other horse.
> But if you stop your car, or are walking by, 
> you will notice something quite amazing.
 > Looking into the eyes of one horse will
 > disclose that he is blind.
 > His owner has chosen not to have him put down,
 >  but has made a good home for him. 
> This alone is amazing.
 > If nearby and listening,
 > you will hear the sound of a bell.
 > Looking around for the source of the sound,
> you will see that it comes from the
> smaller horse in the field.
 > Attached to her halter is a small bell.
 > It lets her blind friend know where she is,
 > so he can follow her.
 > As you stand and watch these two friends,
 > you'll see how she is always checking on him,
 > and that he will listen for her bell and then
 > slowly walk to where she is, trusting that she
 > will not lead him astray. When she returns to the
 > shelter of the barn each evening, she stops
 > occasionally and looks back, making sure her
 > friend isn't too far behind to hear the bell.
 > Like the owners of these two horses,
 > God does not throw us away just because
 > we are not perfect or because we have problems
 > or challenges. He watches over us and even brings
 >  others into our lives to help us when we are in
> need.
 > Sometimes we are the blind horse being guided by
 > the little ringing bell of those who God places in
> our lives.
 > Other times we are the guide horse, helping others
> see.
 > Good friends are like this ..........
 > You don't always see them,
 > but you know they are always there.
 > Please listen for my bell and I'll listen for yours.
 > "Be kinder than necessary,
 > for everyone you meet is
 > fighting some kind of battle".

I want to personally thank each one of you for the awesome gift of the carousal horse.  What a fantastic gift.  Each one of you are very special and I'm thankful to know you.  We are looking forward to next year and what it will bring.  Jack & I want to wish each of you a happy holiday season.  May it bring blessings from above on you and your families.  As most of you already know we will be spending the end of Dec in Ill.  Where I will be having sugary on my hip. I have retired Zena she will be raising babies as it will be awhile before I'm able to ride.  In the mean time Jack will working with Za Hav our yellow mare.  We will be back for the Kick off race on the 2nd of January.  At least you will see Jack.  I'm depending on my great office staff Becky, Candace, Sandra, Rosalee, Debra and Raina to pull it all off.  I'm sure they will do a great job with out me, as they are the one's that keep it all running smooth.   There will be great division awards so be sure and plan on starting off the New Year with a Bang.  As always when it come to a tie for awards at the end of the year the number of races count to break ties so it's important to make all of them.  If there are over 100 entries in the open there will be $1000.00 added so encourage every one to kick off the New Year with us. Last year we gave over $45,000 added money and awards. We already have 17 of the 22 saddles donated that will be given out next year.  What great support we have from our sponsors we appreciate each one of you.

 Again thank you for the gifts.