Blackburn Legacy Ranch

05/24/2026

Seven stalls to clean this morning. Tony sprayed all the fields yesterday so all the horses are in. It was the first day without wind and a break in the rain. Boy we have needed the rain. And boy we’ve had the wind nearly every day. My problem is I hate rain and mud and absolutely become hateful. But I’ve begged everyone to smack me if I complain about the rain. It would be so disrespectful to all the farmers I work with daily. So this morning to combat my hateful attitude, I played Agnus Dei, sung by Michael W. Smith, Mac Powell, and Steven Curtis Chapman. I used to play that song on a loop to go to sleep in the hardest time of my entire life. I don’t know why I was surprised when all the horses gravitated towards me and even leaned in harder to me as I cleaned each stall. What a blessing from God. They know who their Creator is.

Needless to say, the manure spreader was full from all the rain and I filled up 4 large muck buckets (thank God I haven’t ditched the ones with holes and missing handles) and I even filled up a 5 gallon bucket. I am thankful for a body that can still work and a barn full of horses…and a donkey. Have a blessed Sunday.

05/17/2026

Having horses does NOT equal I have $$$ 🤪😜😂 It all really just comes down to what you prioritize. 🤷‍♀️😜 i just chose horses over other things that add up and then disappear and I drive used cars/truck that don’t have payments. Seriously… I’ve had my car 23 years now 😜 it may not be pretty anymore but it still goes from point A to B just fine! 🙌

05/17/2026

It’s my tendency to want to control things because I don’t trust anyone to come through for me. That lesson has hit me hard lately. When so many people let you down and then you start to think that God is also letting you down, you want to just push up your sleeves, deal with things on your own and not share your feelings anymore to anyone. Jacob wrestled with God and so many times I do too. But at the end of the day, where do we turn? We should turn to Him.

Yesterday I got to spend a short amount of time with a friend who used to be my supervisor. She has meant the world to me over the years and I am thankful for her friendship. I learned a lot from her as we talked about this very thing…trust, control, and boundaries. The Lord knew what I needed at that moment.

We have a friend’s mare here this week and the Lord has blessed me with her also. It’s like having Mara back with me, who I miss so much. She was the horse that would carry my tears and would lean into me harder. As I cried this morning about things I can’t control, this mare kept stepping towards me and then she would drop her head and as I hugged her she leaned into me harder.

I am sharing a pic from my devotional this morning. God has all the answers. This is how He speaks to us…through His Word. He knows our future and He holds us in the palm of His hands.

05/16/2026

05/14/2026

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05/13/2026

This video is not horse related, but it brings out so much emotion for me. I was extremely blessed to receive my education from Meade County Schools under some of the best teachers in the state. I then went on and worked a few years and came back as a teachers assistant when Abigail was in 1st grade. Those were some of the best years of my entire life. As I watched this video I see so many faces of people who impacted me and who I worked directly with…and it fills my heart. One of my biggest regrets in life was not pursuing a degree to become a business teacher. I was discouraged by my guidance counselor to do so, and I have grieved over that for many years. However, I believe God placed me in the jobs I’ve held over the last 35 years of my working life and I’ve gained so many friends that I still try to stay in contact with. If you’re my friend, you’re my friend for life, at least on my end. Always proud to be a Meade County Greenwave!

05/10/2026

Tawny is 15 months and has some fears she needs to overcome. We worked with her tonight on the ground and Piper did a fabulous job of showing her the ropes on next weeks show trail course. Ironman was not amused.

05/09/2026

She’s a super sweet girl!

05/07/2026

Congratulations to Tony and Piper on Reserve Champion Non-Pro High Point!

05/06/2026

If you’ve known me for very long, you know I am a stickler for dressing the part. I have gotten better at not being a control freak about it (“it’s your choice” is my new motto), but silently I may be gritting my teeth. 😆

When you enter the arena, you want to make sure all eyes are on you…for good reasons, of course. While fashion trends change over time, one rule remains consistent: exhibitors should dress for success. While this old adage is admittedly broad, dressing for success means to dress with the intention...