First of all, I really need to thank some people for making the trip to Aiken possible this year. Angela Hambrick and Marian Shaughnessy have generously sent their horses for training, and continue to support our endeavors. This year we are doing some USDF shows in Ocala Fla, which is an added treat! I also have been given the opportunity to have Theodore aka Arriba come and check out the sand and sun courtesy of his owner Becky Salinger and a sponsorship by Jessica Maggard-Hart. Thank you to these ladies for helping to make the trip a reality!
I need to thank Kathy Goss for the use of her trailer again this year, and Tracy, Liz, and Mandy for all the hard work they will be doing in my absence at the farm. Furthermore, to all the clients who stayed home; thank you for your understanding and allowing me to pursue further training opportunities.
I am most priviliged to have my sister Mary with me this year as well, and would not have been able to make all our plans work if she were not here to help take care of the horses.
Now, on to the horses...
the "boys" as we call them, Z, Goodman, and Theodore arrived on Sat night around 7:45pm. They all travelled very well, and were bright eyed and bushy tailed this morning. Z especially was "up" and literally "rearing to go"! We turned averyone out in the 71 degree sunshine and they kicked their heels up and had a good roll in the dirt! The horses had the day off to acclimate and recover from their journey so Mary and I finished setting up the barn, got groceries, and prepared for the busy month to come. We are feeling pretty organized and ready to take on the world, or at least Aiken, SC. Tomorrow all the horses will hack and hopefully Tsjesse will be arriving either Monday or Tuesday.
We are looking forward to Jessica coming down for some horse shopping, and doing some cross country schooling, so stay tuned for more fun updates!
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