Great Day

It was such a nice, nice day. Started out by turning loose the new horse, Grace, into the pasture with the others, after being isolated, but near, from the others for a week. Wasn't so sure when I had one (Shelly) that kept charging the panels. Shelly ended up being the decent one out the others, once Grace was placed in with them. Never offered a bite or kick. Never charged her. Just the typical ears pinned back. They all did that. Ginger was the one who showed her who is head mare in that pasture. As soon as Grace was loose Ginger managed to give her one good kick. Didn't really faze Grace but Ginger acted as if her leg was tingling from kicking Grace. After that I kind of watched as they made their way around the pasture. Then everything was fine. They even played ring-around-rosy around the bale ring. Sometimes someone stands off and waits to find the opportunity to eat. Things will be good, after all it has only been not even one day.

Once things settled down, Barry and I took advantage of the nice day for a ride. First time on the new horse. She did good and I was pleased with the trade I made. There are a couple of things I may ask a trainer about. Minor things that may need a little work. Otherwise she did good. Ginger on the other hand was awesome. We had been thinking about selling her and do have her listed on the dreamhorse.com site. After today and talking it over....we will keep her. She really surprised us especially since it has been a while she has been ridden AND on the trails back where we live.Yes it was so nice to finally have a nice day to ride. I really envy anyone who is able to use an arena on bad, rainy. cold. wintry days. I am hoping that someday we will be able to find the trailer we want and then I will find the closet arena and use it for about an hour a week through the winter.

So Grace......You are one that will stay with us for a very long time. You are at the right age and basically the right kind of horse we have been searching for. Thank You Deanna for the trade.