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Saying Goodbye is the hardest part...
It is so cliche, but it breaks you to say goodbye. I spent the last several months dreading this day. Every morning I would go out to feed Beau and he would call to me. Waiting in the shelter or at the gate for his breakfast, his nicker would put a smile on my face. And yet I was filled with worry and dread. When would be the day that was the last? His knees started to give out , and the weight started to drop and I questioned every day whether it was time. But he stil
Barney out of the Barn
Aug 52 min read


Magic in my backyard
These animals are so healing, they breath magic. Anyone who has ever spent time around them knows how powerful they are. In their quiet, peaceful majestic way they just save you. They ask for nothing in return except trust, compassion and hay. I tell people everyday how amazing they are. “They saved me” I apologize in advance to the person who says “oh you have horses”… because that is the opening for me to tell you how incredible they are - whether you want to hear it o
Barney out of the Barn
Nov 19, 20252 min read


It's been a while....
There is nothing better than a snooze in the spring sun. When I started this website it was my intention to blog regularly about the...
Barney out of the Barn
Apr 28, 20252 min read


Welcome 2025
I have never really enjoyed winter but doing chores is not optional. These animals force me to get outside every day and the benefits...
Barney out of the Barn
Jan 7, 20251 min read


And then there were 7....
I had to do something that was probably the hardest thing to date in my farming experience. It has taken me a number of days to be able...
Barney out of the Barn
Sep 1, 20243 min read


Farming can be hard
August 19, 2024 I lost Sam today. I had always seen evidence of coyotes around the property but I had never actually seen one. I always...
Barney out of the Barn
Aug 20, 20241 min read


Welcome Home,
I am calling this post welcome home because I want you to feel like you are home. Silly girl, you say - "it is not my home". This place...
Barney out of the Barn
Aug 1, 20241 min read
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