2016 was a trip in many ways.
I didn't get Chili hitched to drive yet. I was taking lessons and had her going in the shafts. We had a setback and then my lesson fund money dried up. She is however, ground driving just about anywhere, and we did have a pleasant showing at an open show in ground driving obstacles she had never seen before. She placed middle of the pack over broke driving horses, so that was pleasing.
Donni is still recovering from her leg injury. This afternoon I changed the dressing again and it's still looking promising. She's feeling better, but the verdict is out long term on if it will scar and how functional it will all be. I am optimistic.
I didn't get Chili hitched to drive yet. I was taking lessons and had her going in the shafts. We had a setback and then my lesson fund money dried up. She is however, ground driving just about anywhere, and we did have a pleasant showing at an open show in ground driving obstacles she had never seen before. She placed middle of the pack over broke driving horses, so that was pleasing.
Donni is still recovering from her leg injury. This afternoon I changed the dressing again and it's still looking promising. She's feeling better, but the verdict is out long term on if it will scar and how functional it will all be. I am optimistic.
Donni also managed to give us all a heart attack a few months ago after she choked and ended up with aspiration pneumonia, despite veterinary intervention. After weeks of IV and IM antibiotics, she proved she was a tough bird and was back to snuff.
Chili had a couple minor injuries, including one a couple hours before I left for my European vacation. I am lucky to have friends that I can call at the 11th hour to step in and help with my poor problematic horses.
Chili had a couple minor injuries, including one a couple hours before I left for my European vacation. I am lucky to have friends that I can call at the 11th hour to step in and help with my poor problematic horses.
In April, Chili and I had a clinic with Jec Ballou and learned a lot. Very versatile application to all different type of horses.
May, Chili and I went to a breed show. This was the only rated show I showed at this summer. I handled a few horses in hand for other people as a catch handler.
I bought a new horse trailer. After my education and my house, the most expensive thing I've ever purchased.
I showed at a few open shows and a Morab show. Chili won reserve high point at one show.
May, Chili and I went to a breed show. This was the only rated show I showed at this summer. I handled a few horses in hand for other people as a catch handler.
I bought a new horse trailer. After my education and my house, the most expensive thing I've ever purchased.
I showed at a few open shows and a Morab show. Chili won reserve high point at one show.
I am slowly gaining confidence in taking out the horses in the truck and trailer. I went to the local park a few times with friends and trail rode. I drove myself a few times, so there's that. ;)
I lost a few horses at my friend's. They weren't mine, but they were some of my favorites. It still hurts. Sometimes it pours when it rains.
All in all, a successful year. Some ups and some downs.
Hopefully I'll be able to put down my goals for 2017 after I have some time to think about them.
I lost a few horses at my friend's. They weren't mine, but they were some of my favorites. It still hurts. Sometimes it pours when it rains.
All in all, a successful year. Some ups and some downs.
Hopefully I'll be able to put down my goals for 2017 after I have some time to think about them.
Here to 2017
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