tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35174811209091052242024-03-08T07:41:22.440-05:00Blog & Clinic ScheduleUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3517481120909105224.post-22911896181652005012012-03-21T14:05:00.000-04:002012-03-21T14:05:42.804-04:00First Horse Show of the SeasonThe show was a wonderful success to say the least.<br />
Susan Jones ventured out at 3rd Level this year with Reliance.<br />
Hoping to get a qualifying score for the Regionals and one for the ability to do a freestyle. Both were accomplished with 3 scores of 67.+ % and their last test of 69.+%. Showing, always presents new feelings, tests our training principles, and gives us points to refine. Reliance was a perfect star, showing his bonded relationship with Susan. They were a beautiful & harmonious team.<br />
Joanne Gerson and Skippy her Haflinger showed at 1st level this year and won her classes as well with scores of 65.+%. They displayed beautiful tempo and balance throughout the test, earning a 9 for the free walk. Of course Skippy's tail was a sight to be seen. <br />
Great work Gals!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3517481120909105224.post-57955295241039316002012-03-16T09:36:00.000-04:002012-03-16T09:36:38.069-04:00Clinic Dates and Show Schedule<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: red;">Clinic Dates</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Mar 30-Apr1 Pepper Ridge (PR) MI</span><br />
<span lang="DE" style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: DE;">Apr 15-23 <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Heidi Clinic in Switzerland<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Apr 27- 29 Pepper Ridge (PR) MI<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">May 11-13 His Royal (HR) MI</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">June15-18 <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Show Clinic HR</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">June 29-July1 PR</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">July 20-22 HR</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Aug 1-6 Heidi's Switzerland</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Aug 7-10 Olympics</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Aug 17-19 PR</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Aug 24-26 HR </span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">OCT 26-28 PR</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Nov 9-11 HR</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Nov 30-Dec 2 PR</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Mar 17-18 Majestic Farm</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">APR 14-15 Majestic</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">May 4-5 Majestic</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">May 6 Majestic</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">May 24-25 KDA Lexington KY</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">May 26-27 KDA Lexington KY</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">June 8-10 Majestic</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Sept 7-9 MESEDA Lexington KY</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Sept 22-23 Majestic Championships</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Sept 27-30 Devon Horse Show</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Oct 11-14 Regional Finals Lexington KY</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3517481120909105224.post-5546528659066238382012-03-15T19:07:00.001-04:002012-03-16T09:10:21.839-04:00Updating!So much has happend since I last posted anything. No excuses just really crazy busy.<br />
So I will try to remember the more important details to tell you.<br />
In July of 2011 I bought a place in Union, Kentucky. It means a long drive back to Cincy to train and teach but it is so worth it. Shadow and I love our new, warm and cozy home.<br />
I have now discovered books on CD'S and am loving it. It makes the trip fly by and I look forward to the next trip so I can hear more of the story.<br />
I spent 3 weeks in Switzerland and England with my friend Heidi. Went to the Alps which was amazing. The mountains and views were simply awesome.<br />
Went to England. Heidi's sister was entered in a competition at Windsor Castle with her team of Hackney Horses and antique carriage. We were privileged to ride in the Queens private gardens. As we drove by the castle the Queen waved. A trip I will treasure forever.<br />
This season was the debut of Susan Jones and her two horses Reliance and Cavu. Susan had been out of the show ring for 10 years and it was a bit daunting to jump into the ring again with 2 new horses.<br />
Without sounding like I am bragging, I can honestly say she won just about everything they entered.<br />
They won the First Level AA Regional Championships with the only score above 70%. They also won theUSEF National Championship at 1st and 2nd Level and were National Gran Champion Lower Level Dressage. What a come back!<br />
It wasn't without hard work and sacrifice. Getting up before daybreak to ride before going to her office. It was dedication, hard work and determination that brings such success. I am very proud to be a part of that kind of team.<br />
We are now again on the next phase of the journey, with the first show of the season this weekend. The next level to be mastered, a new learning curve as the levels become harder and more demanding on both the horse and rider.<br />
It is about the journey, the desire to become more knowledgeable, the drive to improve the skills that lead to fulfilling a dream and becoming a champion.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3517481120909105224.post-43221614573231748422011-04-27T17:14:00.000-04:002011-04-27T17:14:44.083-04:00Show TimeShow season is upon us and we have 3 new horses showing this year.<br />
Tory Watters who is an amateur hunter rider took on the challenge of adding dressage to their repertoire of skills. On their first outing they won all their classes. Although Rio was wondering where the jumps were when he enterd the arena.<br />
It has been a true test of good riding skills and a talented horse when on one weekend they show dressage and the next go to a hunter show, winning in both disciplines. And they said it couldn't be done!<br />
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Susan Jones has two wonderful horses she is bring out this year. Susan riding Reliance has received her qualifying scores to compete in 1st level at the Regional Championships, and were high score champions at both recognized shows. <br />
Susan is returning from a 6 year sabbatical. During that time she started her own marketing business, got married, and had a baby. No grass grows under her feet.<br />
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Congratulations ladies!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3517481120909105224.post-91725329423844020062011-04-27T16:36:00.003-04:002011-04-27T16:40:26.398-04:00Clinic Dates for 2011March 5-6 Ride Right Farm, Albany<br />
March 26-27 His Royal, MI<br />
April 2-3 Pepper Ridge Farm, MI<br />
April 25 Walnut Creek, Hamilton, OH<br />
May 6,7,8 Pepper Ridge, MI<br />
June3,4,5 Pepper Ridge, MI<br />
July 23-24 His Royal, MI<br />
Aug 5,6,7 Pepper Ridge, MI<br />
Sept 10-11 His Royal, MI<br />
Oct 1,2,3 Pepper Ridge, MI<br />
Nov 5-6 His Royal,MI<br />
Dec2,3,4 Pepper Ridge, MIUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3517481120909105224.post-70650611013749490352010-11-20T12:03:00.000-05:002010-11-20T12:03:50.370-05:00Good morning KentuckyWent to teach Susan and Re last night and this am. Both are making great strides forward....no pun intended!LOL<br />
Really I was very happy with their progress.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3517481120909105224.post-23602860117718400752010-11-15T20:23:00.001-05:002010-11-20T12:06:11.358-05:00Clinic at Riding Right Farm Cambridge, VTWhat a beautiful weekend it was for the clinic held at Riding Right Farm in Cambridge, NY><br />
The sun was shinning the whole weekend, and the temperature was mild for upstate NY.<br />
All the students were eager and fun to teach. The Dressage team had worked hard to raise money so the kids could partake in the clinic. I was very impressed with the good riding skills, the wealth of information they knew and the seriousness which they showed in their lessons. Everyone worked very hard to learn new skills while still having a good time.<br />
They hosted a pot luck dinner on Sat night, enjoying not only great food, good company, and also sharing wonderful horsey stories.<br />
I thank each and every student for making the weekend a joy for me to teach.<br />
I especially want to thank my hosts Hollie and Michael for inviting me to their farm and making me feel right at home. <br />
Thanks Hollie and Michael.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3517481120909105224.post-60967912681904422772010-11-03T20:45:00.000-04:002010-11-03T20:45:00.681-04:00From the Mooses point of view!<div class="yiv1034484435MsoNormal"><span style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Ms. Baker, </span></span></div><div class="yiv1034484435MsoNormal"><span style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">I am writing you to express my extreme contempt and distain for you and you beloved Balimo. I think it is crap. I am a SPECTACULAR dressage horse that is pretty much the most beautiful equine chiseled from stone you will ever lay your eyes on. I don’t need help from you or your fancy teaching to know that I am perfectly capable of doing Grand Prix…….I don’t feel the need to get there. I have great 3 gates…… on my farm and I only need to be concerned about one…….the one to the grass field. Judging my movement and quality is none of your business. I though we where friends, I came and stayed with you and I got no thanks for attracting people to your farm one couple in particular thought I was so expensive and exquisite they stayed in their pretty black Volvo to admire from afar, that to me is worth way more than a trot around the arena “balanced”. As far as your teaching my human and I have had some pretty good discussions on the matter some having to do with my “potential” and where she wants to go” well what about where I want to go!!!!!! Back in my stall!!! So for gods sake MISS BAKER!! For obvious reasons we should not continue this relationship consider us broken up, we are done if you decide to come back I will be forced to call the various associations that are out there to protect the fancier equines PETA, <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1288831350_0">ASPCA</span>, and the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1288831350_1">NCAA</span>. Consider this Black History month because I am black and I am history. </span></span></div><div class="yiv1034484435MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="yiv1034484435MsoNormal"><span style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Good Day!!<br />
the fantastic, luscious, and beautiful.</span></span></div><div class="yiv1034484435MsoNormal"><span style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">MOOSE</span></span></div><div class="yiv1034484435MsoNormal"><br />
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3517481120909105224.post-44334552971287645982010-11-03T20:39:00.000-04:002010-11-03T20:39:30.358-04:00<div id="yiv1560895200yiv1013156072"><div><div class="yiv1560895200yiv1013156072msonormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">This is an email for Marcie who rode in the clinic at His Royal Farm in MI last week. </span></span></div><div class="yiv1560895200yiv1013156072msonormal"><br />
</div><div class="yiv1560895200yiv1013156072msonormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Dearest Nancy, </span></span></div></div><div class="yiv1560895200yiv1013156072msonormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">This email is about your evolution in to a verb. It is official you have left the land of us normal folks and entered a league filled with the elite such as <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1288831047_1">Google</span>, among others. I have been Nancy-ed enough times to equate the experience to other things in life, one of them being involved in an Indian sweat lodge. You would go in not expecting anything other than some time with the steam and your thoughts (which for me is scary enough) and you come out with this whole spiritual awakening and new sense of empowerment. To be Nancy-ed it much the same, you walk in to the arena you are expecting this nice little lesson with your nice horse with this nice lady, and you come out feeling like you have been roofied and put through a rock tumbler and you are damn excited about it. On your way out of the arena, heart rate is elevated you are still sweating like crazy and your horse looks at you as if to say “damn, you figured it out!” I was so excited to know that although not talented or athletic on the extremely crooked and screwed up two legs god gave me, with 4 legs you can do anything. Being Nancy-ed is worth it I will be the first one in the ticket line for the next time. </span></span></div></div><div class="yiv1560895200yiv1013156072msonormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> Marcie</span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3517481120909105224.post-67121024900612924142010-11-01T10:58:00.000-04:002010-11-01T10:58:07.796-04:00His Royal Balimo Clinic<strong>Being Nancy'd</strong><br />
By Rachel Mimosa<br />
I recently went away with my best friend Janine Holmes, to a horse clinic in Howell. Or Pinckney rather. There I met a lot of her colleagues and friends and a load of new people. We enjoyed the 2-day Balimo <em>tm</em> clinic taught by <em>Nancy Baker</em> and I was honoured to hear her personal accounts of her and her family's journey, struggles and successes through equestrian life that lead her to the 2010 World Equestrian Games - and her daughter representing the States in the para team! I was touched by her thoughts, emotions, openness and trust with the group around the bonfire on opening night. Saturday and Sunday held the clinic days and I was overwhelmed by Nancy's intellect and intuition with both horse and rider and her professionalism and personalised support while tutoring. Saturday night was a group dinner hosted by Jennifer Horvath at her beautiful home (and HQ of Pet Ritz) where we ate, drank, enjoyed some comedic entertainment (from me <img alt=":roll:" border="0" class="middle" src="http://blogapest.blog.co.uk/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif" /> ) laughed, talked, debated, performed some reconnaissance work on Nancy and got to know each other. During this I gave my personal 'non-horsey person' opinion of Nancy's clinic and my impression of her from the riders POV beforehand, during and after their rides... and ended up using my verbashun method (see earlier post) by verbifying Nancy. I said that 'we'd all been <strong>Nancy'd</strong>. They enjoyed this and Nancy laughed out loud, long and lustrously! Quite unexpected to me, being quite used to verbashun (in my own word) in everyday conversation nowadays. What with Google and wikipedia being used over and over by myself and everyone I talk to I thought <em>everyone was doing it??</em> Turns out some towns are safe from the new age English and the 'word germs' that rot old Shakespearean/Queen's English. Though they do have their own local version of English (see later post) that is very interesting between the States of America. We all learn from each other <img alt=":D" border="0" class="middle" src="http://blogapest.blog.co.uk/img/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif" /><br />
There have since been emails shot back and forth through horsetown and this verb has already been used! In a sentence! ha ha. Thank you everyone for a wonderful weekend. Nancy, Jennifer, Erin, Sally, Elaine, Dave, His Royal stables, Janine, Colleen, Marci, Kailey, Barb. My time in the U.S. is made more colourful and more memorable.<br />
Peace and love <br />
<!-- google_ad_section_end -->Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3517481120909105224.post-3411406496297578252010-11-01T10:50:00.000-04:002010-11-01T10:50:35.323-04:00Returning to the WEGIt has taken over 2 weeks to recover from the intensity of the 3 weeks at the games.<br />
It was amazing to watch the big boys ride to near perfection. The scoring on the other hand was a bit strange. I would love to know what they were thinking.....if the worlds best only receive 6 what are we mortals going to get. I was very proud of Ravel and Steffen....the relaxation the horse shows is wonderful to see...especially when some of the top horses were clearly tight and tense.<br />
I just loved Mistral, what a wonderful pair and so young.<br />
The para's from all over were just amazing to watch. It makes you never want to complain about anything. What they overcome, there drive to persue something they love and there determination is something to behold.<br />
Jen and Kranak did a fabulous job. I was a very proud Mon and coach. With the limited time they had together they performed like they had be together forever. Kranak is a master and gave confidence to Jen. She could trust him to go out there and try his best and his best was wonderful.<br />
My son Justin & wife Becky Jo came to support Jen. It was a great reunion and fun was had by all.<br />
Now we are looking forward to what is next.........Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3517481120909105224.post-47371774179229344272010-10-31T16:50:00.000-04:002010-10-31T16:50:07.947-04:00WEG'D OUTI have so much to write about but it this moment I am going to dinner with Sandra.<br />
Talk later.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3517481120909105224.post-54669214279278697632010-06-29T17:08:00.001-04:002010-06-29T17:10:28.475-04:00Para-Equestrian National and Selection TrailsWell it was a long week, but the results were worth all the hard work. Unofficially, Jen has made the US Para-Equestrian Team for the World Equestrian Games. Duel was a star and she rode him beautifully.They make such a beautiful picture.<br />
I am a very proud Mom.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3517481120909105224.post-68111567848547826872010-05-18T18:58:00.000-04:002010-05-18T18:58:44.133-04:00May 18 2010<br />
Lots of news to share. <br />
Jennifer and Duel went to there first show this past weekend. Jennifer did her Para-Equestrian test and scored at 68% and a &70%! How wonderful. She won 3 blue ribbons.<br />
Joanne also went and she won 3 blues as well with scores of 74% and 70% . They were very happy to say the least. <br />
Here we come Canada.<br />
I was in Bay Harbor, MI attending and instructing Balimo at the Bay Harbor Eq. Center. Karin Offield organized and ran a Tool Box Symposium. It was very informative with wonderful instructors, lots of info was shared. Looking forward to participating in another one in the future. Thanks Karin and all her gang for a wonderful job!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3517481120909105224.post-17925152048847292362010-04-28T15:17:00.001-04:002010-04-28T15:32:41.195-04:00Clinic ScheduleUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3517481120909105224.post-74180826403831004072010-04-28T15:12:00.000-04:002010-04-28T15:12:27.014-04:00We are offf to the races! Jen's new horse Duel is getting prepared for the WEG's with vet and shoeing treatments, massages and extra special TLC for the gang.<br />
He has settled in nicely and beginning to find his personality and relationship with Jen.<br />
We are going crazy getting all the paper work in for the CDIPE in Canada only 4 wks away.<br />
Keep your toes and fingers crossed that all goes well.<br />
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Orion and Cavu have there new shinny shoes and are feeling better.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3517481120909105224.post-5049148741244096262010-03-24T17:38:00.009-04:002010-04-28T15:33:55.969-04:00Clinic ScheduleLatest Clinic Schedule:<br />
<ul><li><b>Aug 28-30</b> </li>
<ul><li> 3 Day Retreat at Equistride International, Fenton, MI</li>
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<li><b>Sept 24-27 </b> </li>
<ul><li> Devon Horse Show </li>
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<li><b>Oct 16-18 </b> </li>
<ul><li>Balimo Clinic at Pepper Ridge Equestrian Center, Holly MI 810-714-0439 </li>
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<li><b>Oct 23-31</b> </li>
<ul><li>Global Dressage Forum in Holland</li>
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<li> <b>Apr 16-18</b></li>
<ul><li>Balimo Clinic atPepper Ridge Equestrian Center, Holly Mi 810-714-0439</li>
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<li><b>Apr 23-25</b></li>
<ul><li>Susan Stanley in Montague, Michigan</li>
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<li><strong>May 1</strong></li>
<ul><li>Judging @ Dancing Horse Farm, Lebanon, Ohio</li>
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<li><strong>May 15-16</strong></li>
<ul><li>Tool Box Symposium at Bay Harbor Equestrian Club, Bay Harbor, MI 231-439-7100</li>
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<li>May 20-30</li>
<li> CDIPE Ashburn Canada </li>
<ul></ul></ul>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3517481120909105224.post-17437773480126820122010-03-24T17:12:00.005-04:002010-04-20T16:43:18.589-04:00Update on our new horsesSusan found new muscles<br />
Cavu and Susan doing wonderful work. He is so handsome and sweet. Boy does he love the green grass in Kentucky.<br />
Nancy and Orion had the first ride today and both did great.<br />
Jennifer has found a new horse to work towards her qualifications to compete in the WEG games. He is black and beautiful.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com