Tuesday, January 13, 2009
After a three-day tour we've arrived in sunny Ocala with our two Connemaras (Blu Jay and Taz), our two Bichons (Dr. Funk and Diesel), our beloved baby (Hattie), our IT/Entertainment/HandyMan and Beloved Papa Wally, and our Sanity(Z)!
The ponies forgave me for the journey the moment they were released into their large, private and sand-soft turf fields. OH THE JOY!!
Our accommodations are set . . . (stalls too) . .tack put away and we've had ample time to meet our new winter friends and neighbors. 70 degree sunny weather has allowed for dreamy warm-up rides around the 400-acre property. Main goal this first week is getting the horses loose and relaxed and comfortable in their new environment. The expanse of the farm and all its goings-on can be very interesting/destracting/spooky, so we'll let 'em have a good look around this first week. Then the real riding begins.
A few hours per day I'm assisting a lady-carriage driver here from Nevada for the winter. Paula has two fabulous Friesans and a beautiful carriage. I'm harnessing and hitching them and accompanying her on her daily drives. A dream gig! Look out Hansel . .you're next when we're back in April!
Will post pictures on another day . .time now to tack up and ride. Rocking Horse Ranch Horse Trials in two SHORT weeks!
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