Happy Valentine’s Day and happy moving day!
We officially moved out of our house in Ohio today and our first stop it Texas…but the midwest isn’t done with us yet. We planned on driving 374 miles in six hours (per map quest)….but add snow into it and we managed to drive 181 miles in six and a half hours.
On the up side, we haven’t had a reason to stay at a horse motel this close to (our former) home. We had already arranged a horse motel, thanks to horsemotel.com, but when the travel slowed to a max of 40 mph we began a new search.
We try to schedule ahead but with weather issues that sometimes isn’t a choice. We were happy to find Cuttin’ 
Up Stables and Mike and Melinda Gerrish. They were very understanding about the weather…especially considering that we were calling on Valentine’s Day!
Maybe the best part was that Mike was kind enough to offer to help us in the morning if we have trouble loading our horses, lol! Turns out not only does he like to ride cutting horses….he also likes verbally ‘cuttin’ up’….lol
Well plowed drive….
Horse at entrance, nope, he isn’t frozen…just a statue….
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Moved four horses in December and had to find last minute horse stabling in Sheridan, WY. They use the stalls at the fairgrounds there when storms move in. We were very grateful for this……..Glad that you found a nice place to stay on your trek. Safe travels!!!
Would love to Meet you. I am out of Holliday, TX. I drive thur Bowie 4 times a day heading to Ft Worth.
Hey Stacy what part of Texas you comin to i really admire you and the way you train horses Stay safe on your journey May God be with you and yours,
Headed to Bowie, Texas for awhile!
God speed and keep you and your family safe !
The adventure continues!
horsemotels.com, who knew? Im learning, LOL Spring is around the corner and more
Happy Trails ahead!
Safe travels! 22 years ago I made the move from Dallas to Ohio – 3 days with the horses! Now I’m coveting your trip! Dallas Dreaming!
Miss you already. : { Susan and Chloe
You’re on your way.. Please keep us posted daily about your journey.. We will all be following you!!
Praying for safe travels for you all!!!!
enjoy!
Safe travels to you and your family! Hope you drive out of this weather today and you have smooth sailing the rest of the way.
You are only a couple miles from me. It is kind of cool to think that one of the people that I admire is a few miles from me. You have been a big influence on me and one day I hope I will get the pleasure to meet you.
Glad you stayed at Cuttin Up Stables!!! We have been laying over there each Spring and Fall for the last 3 yrs on our travels between PA n AZ. Melinda n Mike are great folks and have treated us very well. The accommodations there are also great. You landed at a wonderful location. The statue in the front yard was even painted by Melinda. From there we land our next night at Green Acres in Bois D’Arc Missouri…then Another really great spot is Lone Star Bed n Bale in Amarillo. Best to you Stacy n family!!!
I got a chuckle out of Mike offering to help you load your horses. 🙂 Godspeed your travels.
Lol, me too!
I’m from Western New York but am thinking of moving to either the South or the Midwest. i want to have a few acres pretty cheap but not a real huge farm. What do you think is best?
Stacy, you are a very kind and sweet person…and I am sure the whole family is also! Will pray for safety for you all…and welcome to Texas! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Have a blast!! Be safe!! We’ll find you at Equine Affaire!! See you then!! 🙂
Come stay with us in Billings MT Equine Motel Box T Ranch eq
Wishing safe traveling for you and your four-footed “kids”
Woohoo, let the adventure begin! Happy love day to you and yours. Happy you found accommodations for you all. Blessings to you all for safe and happy trails.<3
Glad you found such a nice spot to stop! Hope all the horses did okay. Keep us posted, and may God be your co-pilot!
Sounds like Mike and Melinda were an excellent find for you guys. There’s a plastic horse like that in the front yard of a house about half a mile from my house, in downtown McKinney, Texas. You are definitely headed in the right direction!
Awesome, the adventure has begun. That’s the beauty of making your self a little vonrable. You will discover some real hidden gems, and enrich your life with character.