Home > Blogs > Susie Blackmon > Horse Properties, Breaking Horse News, Breaking Ocala News, Real Estate Buzz.

This Real Estate Roller Coaster Ride is Not My First Rodeo, Mike Jones!

By Susie Blackmon

Real Estate Agent

November 04, 2009 12:49 AM

Mike Jones (Miracle Mike) asked for a vintage (circa 1980...) photo yesterday, but I was in CE class all day so just this morning had a minute to dig up an oldie.

This photo was taken in West Palm Beach, FL on the Quarter Horse show circuit I followed every year while I lived on 440 acres in Sarasota with Mr. Blackmon with plenty of 'disposable' income. What a great time I had showing horses all over the country, and raising some great foals as well. My favorite classes on the show circuit were Halter, Western Pleasure, English Hunt Seat, Reining, and a few others thrown in every now and then.

I had so much disposable income at that time (thanks to Mr. Blackmon's very successful construction company) that I flew to Arizona twice a year to be measured for my hand-made show clothes. Nothing like doing things with gusto/ridiculous consumerism! I was, and still am, most passionate about horses and the Western lifestyle, and would love to immerse myself in it even more! Horses, Cowboys, an Airstream, and a checking account in the black are the focus of my vision board!

Here's my beautiful Horsealicious website, a work in progress (built by Dakno). I have big plans for the site, over time.

The filly in this photo was by Man-in-Command, a World Champion stallion owned by Tommy Manion. Her dam was a big, stout Quarter horse mare I owned at the time.

The horses, along with Mr. Blackmon, are no longer in my stable!

Let 'er buck!

Photos | - Part 2

Link to photo: Vintage Susie

Re-Blog

Comments(15)

Comment

Show All Comments

Sort:

Kathy Knight

Intracoastal Realty Corp - Wilmington, NC

BROKER, ABR, CRS, GRI, SFR, SRES

Great Pictures and great story, Susie,,, Nice life...

Nov 04, 2009 12:52 AM

Jason Sardi

Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC

Your Agent for Life

Susie - "The horses, along with Mr. Blackmon, are no longer in my stable!" I'm not sure how to decipher that line, but I like it.

I've never had much interaction with horses, but what a beautiful and talented creature they are.

Nov 04, 2009 01:08 AM

Toula Rosebrock

Diane Turton, Realtors, Forked River, NJ - Lacey Township, NJ

Broker/Sales Associate, Realtor, Lacey Township,

www.ToulaRosebrock.com Hi Susie:

What a beautiful horse!

I'll go and check out your website.

Nov 04, 2009 01:15 AM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Susie,

Thanks for the mention; love the photo! Please come add it to the post on my site; we're over 100 comments already, and just 24 hours.

Much Success,
Mike in Tucson

Nov 04, 2009 01:53 AM

Petra Norris

Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc. - Lakeland, FL

Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale

Susie - Interesting story about the horse family and thank you for sharing it here. I'm not a horse person but my youngest daughter is, who graduated with a BA in Therapeutic Horesmenship in N.C. this past summer, though still looking for a job near Warner Robin AFB.

Nov 04, 2009 03:25 AM

Carol Smith

Casmi Photography - Mebane, NC

Susie - you are a consummate story teller, for sure. I got the same request from Mike, but won't be able to accommodate until tomorrow when I can dig through the unpacked boxes of photos! But I have a special one I'm looking for, and I think you'll get a kick out of it! Can't wait to see ya tomorrow evening!

Nov 04, 2009 06:45 AM

Susie Blackmon

Ocala, FL

Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing

Kathy, thank you. And my life has been wonderful!

Jason, nice to see you! Flattered you enjoyed parts of my blog!

Toula, hope you enjoy Horsealicious.

Mike, I finally got the picture posted for you.

Petra, your daughter obviously loves horses too, and what a great career for her.

Carol, if you saw my little cabin right now you would tell me to stay home and clean it. Oh well, the weekend will have to be my cleaning opportunity. I'm very anxious to see you too!!

Nov 04, 2009 07:48 AM

Larry Brewer - Benchmark Realty llc

Benchmark Realty LLc - Nashville, TN

Susie - That's a great picture. I love your Danko site, it really has your personality.

Nov 04, 2009 12:19 PM

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN

Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Susie, You have really put a lot of time and work into your websites. Yes, I know what you are talking about ~ Not my first rodeo either ☺☺☺

Helping you live your American dream...

Nov 04, 2009 09:27 PM

Erby Crofutt

B4 U Close Home Inspections&Radon Testing (www.b4uclose.com) - Lexington, KY

The Central Kentucky Home Inspector, Lexington KY

What's the first thing you do when you get bucked off! Get your butt back in the saddle.

Well, unless it was a bull. THAT is one I won't try again. Once was enough, many years ago.

But still love the horses when I can. You ever get up to the Kentucky Horse Park!

Speaking of 1980 as vintage sure makes me feel a little older.

Nov 04, 2009 11:18 PM

Not a real person

San Diego, CA

"Horses, Cowboys, an Airstream, and a checking account in the black are the focus of my vision board!" I could do all of those except the Airstream -- LOL.

Nov 05, 2009 10:32 AM

Lisa Hill

Florida Property Experts - Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona Beach Real Estate

I like this. It's a light-hearted, personal, entertaining look into your life. Well done =)

Nov 07, 2009 11:03 AM

Susie Blackmon

Ocala, FL

Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing

Larry, Dakno is the best ... they do beautiful sites and GREAT customer service.

Michael, I knew you would understand.

Erby, lucky you in Kentucky. I'd love to live on a horse farm there. I could add so much to my horse website.

Russel, I love airstreams! Thanks for stopping by.

Lisa, I have to keep my personal stories at a minimum. The AR police would spank me if I told too much!

Nov 08, 2009 02:50 AM

Heather Fitzgerald

REALTY WORLD-Harbert Company, Inc. - Greenwood, IN

REALTOR Greenwood Indiana Real Estate

Susie, great photo! I enjoyed hearing a bit more about you also!

Nov 08, 2009 06:55 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Susie and I did see this within Mike's comments, that post was a hit and I reblogged it and featured it at one of my groups. The photograph of you is wonderful and classy but where are the young cowboys?

VB ;o)

Nov 13, 2009 04:42 PM