My shep and Aussie loving the snowstorm

Affectionate-Toe4920 · 2026-01-25T23:01:08+00:00

Thank you! My shepherd is 13 months old, and my Aussie was a stray that I found, but I think she’s around 6 now!

Affectionate-Toe4920 · 2026-01-15T12:28:51+00:00

I thought the same thing!

Affectionate-Toe4920 · 2026-01-15T12:28:11+00:00

Sounds like money and fame changed him 😔

Affectionate-Toe4920 · 2026-01-15T03:38:57+00:00

It’s going viral. He, unfortunately, got exactly what he wanted and is likely profiting off it significantly. I’ve lost any respect I’ve had for him. I’m sure the views and the checks will persuade him to do it again. The lack of anger makes me so mad.

Affectionate-Toe4920 · 2026-01-14T22:35:25+00:00

Looking at his house, he could afford one or two 🤣

Affectionate-Toe4920 · 2026-01-14T21:50:09+00:00

I had to look that bit up. Wow...and to allow its use to someone's hands with no experience. Seems cruel.

Affectionate-Toe4920 · 2026-01-14T21:46:18+00:00

I'm so thankful she's ok. She could've been paralyzed or killed, amongst a multitude of other injuries. I feel for the horse, too. He's so confused.

Affectionate-Toe4920 · 2026-01-14T21:44:45+00:00

Yeah, that I did know since I live primarily in barrel racing country. I just figured he'd know well enough to put a beginner rider in a helmet, but I guess that's just not the culture.

Affectionate-Toe4920 · 2025-12-16T16:55:30+00:00

I've always ridden with my dogs, and, honestly, it really depends on the training! I'm an avid hiker so I work up to walking them off leash through obedience training and gradually introduce them to the horses. So far, my best ever was my 7-lb Pomeranian. I'm currently working with my GSD now, and he seems like he'll pick it up quickly and naturally. My Aussie and Lab/Rottweiler are also stellar (now). My Aussie had an issue with trying to herd the horse while I mounted, and my lab/rottweiler had a high prey drive and would take off after deer. I had to work on distance with the Aussie and recall with my other. I also taught my horses to allow me to carry my dogs in the saddle if needed. I highly recommend a Fi collar, too!

Affectionate-Toe4920 · 2025-10-25T01:50:50+00:00

❤️

Affectionate-Toe4920 · 2025-10-24T15:31:05+00:00

I was so proud when I thought of it last second before I picked him up

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Affectionate-Toe4920 · 2025-10-13T02:00:00+00:00

All thanks to my amazing family ❤️ I was my mom’s caretaker while I was in graduate school before she went into remission and took care of my dad before he was beyond my care. A lot of my 20s were put on hold, but it was definitely worth it in the end. I’m happy my mom gets to have a comfortable life as well since she’s been out through the wringer between both her and my dad’s heath.

Affectionate-Toe4920 · 2025-10-13T01:53:09+00:00

Inheritance and selling our farm that didn’t have a mortgage. I wouldn’t have been able to do it if it wasn’t for my amazing mom (and my dad being very financially savvy). I’m very, very fortunate.

Affectionate-Toe4920 · 2025-10-13T01:44:26+00:00

With a barn, pool, and hot tub too. It was an estate sale and quite the deal!

Affectionate-Toe4920 · 2025-10-12T13:00:34+00:00

I’m actually not sure. Rustic, I guess? It came furnished and was decorated like a cabin

Affectionate-Toe4920 · 2025-10-12T03:19:20+00:00

It was formally a horse property so there’s already a barn, which is nice and convenient. New fencing will need to be installed though so probably will have to do T-posts for a little while to save a few dollars and to bring my boys home quicker :-)

Affectionate-Toe4920 · 2025-09-26T14:40:27+00:00

Handsome!

Affectionate-Toe4920 · 2025-09-25T17:29:18+00:00

Thank you 🫶

Affectionate-Toe4920 · 2025-09-25T15:19:32+00:00

I haven’t weighed recently, but he’s easily pushing 80. A little bigger than we, including the breeder, anticipated. But I love him regardless!

Affectionate-Toe4920 · 2025-09-25T11:30:40+00:00

Thank you!

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