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ACES-Artists Celebrating the Equine Spirit-Highlights!

Posted on September 9, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Our fundraiser for the Colorado Human Society & Cimarron Sky Dog Wild Horse Reserve was a celebration for all. I, Momma, want to share with you some of the special moments we experienced Saturday. Our very special thanks to each … Continue reading →

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Meet the Minis

Posted on September 2, 2013 by cliffhousemom

It’s Monday, we thought it was Sunday, sorry we’re late. Meet the minis! The minis will be here all day Saturday for our fundraiser. See you then!

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Arena; check –

Posted on August 28, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Last Saturday and Sunday were very busy days spent sprucing up the riding arena for our fundraising event we’re holding at Cliff House Ranch to help feed Colorado’s hungry horses, on September 7th. Cindy Jones, our natural horsemanship instructor will … Continue reading →

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Another One of my Bright Ideas.

Posted on July 31, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Dad here, with the July heat, I’ve noticed the alpacas go through all of the water buckets we fill up for them every day. The alpacas love to drink out of the horse’s stock tank, and because Heidi and Boogie … Continue reading →

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A Colorado Country Garden

Posted on July 29, 2013 by cliffhousemom

A rainy day in July seems to bring out the vibrant colors in my garden. Dad here, sharing with you photos of the front yard flowers and the bright jewels they attract. Our late spring delivered several lovely surprises after … Continue reading →

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“We’re helping, Mom!”

Posted on July 22, 2013 by cliffhousemom

I  fondly remember Sundays, when I was growing up, as family days. Momma here, we were off to church in the morning, and in the early afternoon we shared a big sit down dinner. My mom’s English pot roast or … Continue reading →

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Sunday Storm-day

Posted on July 15, 2013 by cliffhousemom

After a tense early summer of wildfires and grass-crisping heat, the “monsoons” have rolled in. Kirstin here, and I was down at the ranch over the weekend. Right after Sunday dinner, this storm rolled in from the north. We love … Continue reading →

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A little Give and Take

Posted on June 28, 2013 by cliffhousemom

About this time last year, Aunt Geri, Uncle Jerry and I helped a family of Western Kingbirds, also known as flycatchers, by improving their nest design. A baby fell out of the hastily built nest on the fluorescent light fixture … Continue reading →

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A Beary interesting moment

Posted on June 24, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Sundays at Cliff House Ranch are pretty quiet. We get out of bed later, walk to get the newspaper  slower, and get through our routine chores with a little less energy. Sundays are a day of rest. Sounds pretty boring, … Continue reading →

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Black Forest fire burns close to home

Posted on June 14, 2013 by cliffhousemom

There are multiple wildfires burning in Colorado as I, Momma, write our blog post tonight. The Black Forest fire is the closest fire to Cliff House. The air is heavy, the shroud of smoke in the air and the acrid … Continue reading →

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