So you owe her big-time! Is she especially attached to this wood for her horse stalls? Or could you talk her into something a little less precious than clear vertical doug fir? Y'know, buy common pine to build her stalls, and keep the doug fir for nicer jobs. Heck, make one of those nicer jobs some pretty piece of furniture for her home. Free, of course!
Dug fir hot tub to go with that sauna? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj4gSMdaaxE
May all your turnings be smooth,
Brodie Brickey