Rachel Fail Custom Tack

I've recently started leasing a quarter horse named Jasper at a local barn, and it's so nice to back in the saddle!  Riding in South Florida provides very unique scenery, and the barn is just around the corner from Tree Tops Park and other trail systems.  Just wanted to share some photos, in case you have ever wondered what our trails look like down here! :)  If you're ever in the area, be sure to contact Christe at Double Flush Stables in Davie, she has a handful of great horses to take you out on the trails by appointment :) Jasper is the MAN, such a good boy! Christie out front with Kay-Cee (Mustang x Arabian), Salty the Zorse, Ferrari the Belgian, and Sadie bringing up the rear.  Hawk on the top of the dead tree! Proof there is SOME wide open space down here :) Even the short ride from the barn to the trail head is beautiful.

Yesterday I attended the Haunted Horses model horse show in Orlando, FL, and brought along a friend to corrupt into the hobby.  She's only twelve, but came come with a 1st place ribbon along with others (including a 5th in open performance western pleasure!).  It was a great day for my ponies, as well.  My new performance resin NAN'd every time out, couldn't be happier! Haunted horses has one performance division, and RF Indie Rocker took home the overall Reserve Championship.  I threw a few horses into halter classes as the day went on, but it was a bit crazy trying to show in the divisions all at once while also helping out a first timer.  It was worth it, she's hooked!  I've been so busy lately I haven't had time to make myself a new English saddle set, so I was thrilled to snag a 2010 Jennifer Buxton set that just needed a little loving care last week!  The construction on the set is amazing, and after a little conditioning, a new fitted pad, and s...