Hookstown Memorial Day Parade!

I am officially signed up (Dreaming of Three), along with my mascot, Snowball, to walk in the BIG Hookstown Day Memorial Day parade!  My family and I will throw on our DO3 shirts, grab buckets of candy and head on down through the Big town of Hookstown!  So, come on out, grab a blanket, bucket for candy, American Flag to wave, a snowcone or nachos, and enjoy a small farming town parade, full of tractors, fire trucks, some ponies, classic cars, lawnmowers, dirtbikes, whatever anybody can think of to ride down thru bascially-I totally just get a kick out of it--then after have lunch at the Hookstown Grange!  A great way to start the SUMMER!

 Shane, my son, a couple years ago, enjoying the tossing of candy!

 

Horse & Rider, April, 2012

Cross #3 is Filled.

Cross #3 is filled!  I will be starting Cross #4 probably once the Horse & Rider magazine hits the shelves any day now.    I will strategically be placing them on my saddle.  I remember when I first told Franco what I was doing, and how many crosses I had filled so far, he went into "coach" mode, and told me - "now make sure you don't weigh your horse down and slow her down!".  LOL

Horse & Rider

Here is the sneak peak of the April issue from Horse & Rider, where Dreaming of Three will be mentioned in their "talk" section, page 18.  I'm so excited about being in this magazine that reaches all of the U.S. with over 157,000 paid subscribers and is in the Top 10 of equine magazines!  Horse&Rider reaches one of the biggest audiences in the business.  Hopefully, it will bring some more attention to DO3, in the form of perhaps more sponsors for the kids and also to motivate others to reach out and do something nice for somebody that is going through hardships.   I don't think any of us realize how important little gestures can be, until we are touched by strangers lending a helping hand in a time of need. 

LUBRISYN! CONNIE COMBS! What a great Wednesday!!

Well, I am very proud to announce that I am being sponsored by Lubrisyn joint supplment, by Halstrum, LLC!  What a wonderful honor to be a part of this team!  I will of course have information about all of their pet products along with human products at all of my shows/rodeos.  I will be getting coupons as well, if you would like to try Lubrisyn for 20% by using my name!  Just contact me for details! 

Along with that great news yesterday, I also received noticed last night that I was selected by Connie Combs to ride with her at the Equine Affair in Columbus in April.  I will be riding in her 10 a.m. clinic on Thursday, April 12!  I'm so excited for this, as there are only four teams of riders/horses for this session.  So there will be alot of personal attention for me and Sis.  I really wanted to brush up anything that needed tweeked for this season, so that I can do the very best that I possibly can for the charities I am racing for this year.  When you are dealing with 1000's of a second to get a paycheck or not...any little bit of polishing is a good thing!    I of course will get some video of my time there to post afterwards. 

I also received my sponsorship check from my lovely sister and brother in law yesterday. Also, got another sponsor for some gifts for Trenton-The Salty Cowgirl. 

Needless to say, it was a great day yesterday closed out by having a wonderful spring like evening ride on my Sissy girl, with a full orange moon, the scent of Spring, and even some "peepers" starting to chirp!

My Fault Winter Returned

Well, the last two weeks I have managed to get Sis rode three times.  I thought I was goin to be able to increase the times per week and have her fit and ready by the end of March.  However, seems as soon as I even have the thought of legging her up, or this time, actually getting in that saddle and riding several times, winter returns!    Spring can't come soon enough!    The ground is frozen once again!  It makes it hard to be consistent.   Hopefully, this Spring-like weather the middle of the week will give me a couple more opportunities to at least begin a little bit of a routine.  

I am still awaiting news from Connie Combs clinic at the Equine Affair to see if I was selected to participate.  That is mid-April.  So I would really need to have her in pretty good shape by that point! 

I did get to see the Horse & Rider page!  It is awesome!  I can't share quite yet, but I certainly will once the April issue hits the stands for those of you who do not want to actually purchase the magazine.  I believe it will help me gain some more sponsors for the children I take to the rodeos. (I hope so anyway).  And of course, help sell more shirts in order to be able to afford to take more families to rodeos this season.

I did receive a wonderful note from a friend of the Noll family, which really touched my heart.  These kind words are what keeps me pushing forward with everything I am doing for 2012:

HI, I'M A FRIEND OF TRENTON'S - YOU DON'T KNOW HOW INSPRING YOU ARE FOR OUR ALL OF US.... I HAVE BEEN VERY BLESSED TO HAVE TWO HEALTHY ADULT CHILDREN. BUT HAVE WATCHED TRENTON'S FAMILY GO THROUGH UNBEARABLE CHALLENAGES YOU ARE ON MY PRAYER LIST EVERY NIGHT FROM NOW ON.....YOU HAVE STEPPED UP TO THE PLATE (OR BARREL!) FOR OUR HURTING FAMILIES.

I just cannot wait to hit some barrel races and rodeos, and hopefully start earning money for the charities!  Pray for SPRING!

Trenton's Video

Following is the video I put together for Trenton and his family. 

http://vimeo.com/37695137

.....and also, from Mena, Trenton's mom after I sent her video: "Jackie, beyond words, just tears, THANK YOU SO MUCH. I have been wanting a video just like that but never having the time. So much love to you for doing what you are doing and making us part of your world!"

These are the type of words that keep me pushing forward, coming up with new ideas of how I can make Dreaming of Three better and to do more for more kids in the future.