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THREE HORSES AND A CAT

We have plenty of animals in the Craig Clan.  We currently own three horses and crazy cat.  As many of you know, horses have been are a huge deal in my life.  I have owned horses since I was six years old.

Please take the time and check out our pets.  Oh and just because we own a cat doesn't mean we are cat people. The things we do for Reilly.


   
Sonny  
Sonny is my baby.  He is 25yrs old.  Not too bad for an old man.  This horses has seen many through most of my life.  He was my Dandie horse back in the day. Sonny and I went to so many rodeos together.  You name it we did it.  I won many ribbons on Sonny.  We did alot of barrel racing, pole bending, trail riding, rescue riding and much more.  I cant even begin to describe to you how much  this horse means too me.  When I look at Sonny I always see my childhood and my past.  He always makes me smile because we had so many good times together. 

Some of you might not know, but I can get sonny to tricks like lying down or bowing down.  Sonny is certainly a horse that I will never be able to replace!
   
Rebel  
Rebel is our huge big 8yr old 17. 3h and  chicken. No joke! You say boo and this horse's belly touches the ground!  We love him though.  One of these days I will continue my barrel racing career on this big beast.  He really is a fast horse. Rebel has shown promising times for barrel racing, but he cant turn and burn those barrels if I dont ever get a chance to ride.

We have had Rebel for 7 1/2 years now and he will continue to stay with us until the end of his day.
   
Sally  
Sally is our newest addition.  She is a 4yr old AQHA Dun Mare.  I have to say she is certainly a prissy mare, but we love her to death.  I have been fortunate enough to break her for riding. Nathan and I both love the way she looks under a saddle.  I always think of Bonanza when I see her.

A funny fact about Sally is that her real name is Peponitas Top Deck.  So you can see why we call her Sally.
   
Halo  
We acquired this cat at Fort Rucker, Alabama.  I have to say it is mostly my fault.  I am the one that really wanted Halo.  There is something about her tail that I just love.  She is a fairly decent house cat.  We have learned since having Halo is that are really moody and demanding.  They never let you forget when they are hungry.

She as became Reilly's best pestering friend.  He chases her all over the place.  She is mostly know as "Cat" or "Kitka."  So technically the poor cat has three names.
   
Vizla (VEE-SH-LA)  
Nathan and I have been discussing the thought of getting a dog upon his return from Afghanistan.  We believe we have figured out the breed.  It is kind of a unique dog breed, but it really seems to fit the description of what kind of dog we would like to have for our little family.

The Vizsla is a medium sized hunting dog most commonly recognized for its golden rust coat. The head is wide between the ears, with a moderate stop and a muzzle that is deep and square. The eyes and nose should match the coat, and should not be any color other than brown; the Vizsla’s expression is keen and inquisitive. Ears are long and silky, and hang near the cheeks. The neck and body are lean and muscular, giving the dog’s body a light but powerful appearance. The legs are strong and sturdy: forequarters are straight and hindquarters are well developed with angulated hocks and stifles. The tail is carried level and docked one third off; feet are compact and catlike. The coat lies close to the body and is dense, smooth and short. The coat is solid in various shades of golden rust; occasionally, one will see some white markings on the dog’s chest.

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