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Gette the Wonder Pony
By Patty Wilber I am proud of my grown kids. They have pursued their dreams and have lovely families, BUT THEY LIVE TOO FAR AWAY!
Back Country Horsemen Fence Debris Pack out
By Patty Wilber I finally made it to the back country on a horse this year! The Volunteers for the Outdoors coordinated a fencing project to help protect some endangered Arizona willows in the San Pedro Wilderness. This was the … Continue reading
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The “I can’ts”
By Patty Wilber Many times when a horse won’t do what they are asked, people call them stubborn. In my estimation, horses are rarely stubborn. More often they are scared.
Nugget Goes Home and Back to ‘Normal”
By Patty Wilber After two days of standing over near Penny and not moving much following the Great Bareback Pad Debacle, Nugget regained his composure. He started moving around his big pen, investigating things again. He even reached his nose … Continue reading
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Trip Advisor: Bosque Trail, Manzano Mountains
By Patty Wilber The Pecos Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen hauled water up Bosque Trail for a crew to do work on the Crest Trail in the Manzanos. WE DID NOT DRIVE TRAILERS TO THE BOSQUE TRAIL TRAILHEAD. The … Continue reading
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The Feral Boys
By Patty Wilber When I get horses in that have not been handled much, or have not had clear expectations, it seems like there is often a point where I despair and wonder if they will ever decide to come … Continue reading
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The LP Gene in Gette, 2026
By Patty Wilber Modified from the 2025 Gette and LP blog post. The LP gene occurs in Appaloosa horses as well as a number of other breeds. LP stands for “leopard”. The name of the LP gene is a bit … Continue reading
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A Fish Story
By Patty Wilber I know I said I was going to show Gette’s color changes up to age 5 due to the LP gene, but we went fishing at Conchas Lake last weekend with our friends the Kingsburys, so I … Continue reading
Real Cow (the robot)
By Patty Wilber I desperately need time on cows, as it is not my strongest suit, and I am planning on going to the Appaloosa National and World shows this year with Gette to compete in working cow horse. I … Continue reading
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Good Fortune in my Corner
By Patty Wilber I had a busy week, in which: we got back from a great Easter in Knoxville visiting Mark, Erica, and Juni; the hotel reservations in Clovis that I botched got fixed with the help of the Best … Continue reading
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