Foxhounds and Eagles

I saw my first bald eagle (outside of a zoo) in the 90s hunting behind my favorite field master, Linda Brown. Linda would point them out as we rode along the kings river. Saturday, with temps in the teens, I was lucky enough to watch several bald eagles, 2 young eagles who didn't have their white and a huge majestic eagle perched high in a pine. Hunting and Eagle watching in The Ozarks = EXTREME FUN!

Dear Pony, you were awesome today.

You walked out nicely on a loose rein. You had the most comfortable sitting trot ever. You turned on your forehand. You picked up both leads perfectly. You stayed focused and ended the work out walking quietly to the gate. Yes, my pony Rosie had a great day and that's what makes it all worth while:)

LV - My big helper

My man Louis V is a Canadian Percheron. He came to the U.S. in-utero after the Premarin facilities were closed in Canada. On mornings such as today, when the thermometer reads 18F, you can bet Louis V has used his size 6 hoof to break up his icy water tank. Thanks LV! You Canadians sure know how to handle the ice!

Hunting Flint Creek

On Saturday the girls and I had another amazing day riding behind the Harvard Fox Hounds. Not long after departing, the pack found scent of a coyote pair and we were treated to music and a chase. During the 2.5 hour hunt we saw 3 bald eagles, a dead orange snake in the creek, and jumped many fun fences. Later at breakfast when Ellie was asked what was special about the day, she replied "watching the hound named Ellie! She did very good!"

Ponies - It's a Fact

Ponies - It's a Fact

Its a fact. All ponies like to 'take off for the barn'. I'm a survivor. My Shetland, Blondie, tried to remove me from her back many times by bolting into the barn while side swiping the door. I'm smarter now. So this morning, when Rosie tried to wheel into the barn as I was swinging my leg over, I had a flashback and quickly grabbed the reins. Keep trying Rosie, my Shetlands taught me well!

Little Dale - Typical 4 Year Old

Little Dale is like most 4 year olds you know. He likes to put things in his mouth, follow you around asking "why" all the time and has an attention span of 10 minutes max. Yesterday, for 10 minutes, Dale began to learn how to stand quietly and turn on his forehand. To you and I, that seems short, but to Dale the session lasted for eternity! Doesn't he look exhausted?

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