01.16.07
HorseGal visits 3 horses
I was up at my home away from home– the best place on earth (aka The Lakes Region!)– for the weekend and I can’t go up North without stopping to see three of my four favorite horses (the 4th one being Princess!) …the 3 of course (need you ask?!) are Connie’s horses, Mom Willy with her boys, Gilford and Glendale.
Where’s my treat? photo by HorseGal’s sister.
I wanted my sister and her husband (who I had come up to NH with) to see all three of these wonderful horses in person, since they’ve heard me talk about them non-stop (they’ve also seen many pictures.) Also, my sister is a great photographer and she loves taking pictures anywhere, anytime.
I saw the 3 of them where I always see them when I stop by Connie’s place… down in the lower pasture that Connie and her hubby own. It was snowing out and they were all together so I called them all over to me, one by one, and it was SO funny… All 3 RAN right over to the gate. What a sight that was – I of course, would love to think that they recognized me or my voice and were running over to see ME. [Ed. note-- they were looking for carrots!]
HorseGal with mom mare Willy, icy whiskers, photo by HorseGal’s sister
However, the more likely story is that they were looking for a treat! I think horses that are snow-covered are beautiful (as long as they aren’t cold, because I do worry about that when I see horses in the rain or the snow and I don’t like seeing horses in the sleet or freezing rain, that really bothers me)… [Ed. note-- If allowed to (ie. not blanketed,) horses grow their own fur coats for winter. My horses have the option to go into shelter or stalls whenever they want, and they rarely come in out of the weather. Neither do they get sick.]
Gilford’s uncontrollable forelock at a different time, barely cold at all!
Gilford, with his jet black color and his uncontrollable forelock… he was stunning! Glendale and Willy were equally beautiful. The snow on their whiskers was a riot to see. And, I’m so excited– Next month, if the timing works out for Connie’s farrier, I’m going to watch all 3 have their hooves trimmed! I’ve never seen that and I can’t wait. Woo hoo! Happy Trails!! Feeling Down? Saddle Up! [Ed. note-- doesn't take much to excite HorseGal, when a horse is involved!]
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by HORSEGAL, Guest Writer for Blog petArtistWithPeaches– journal of Connie Moses, horse and pet artist
Other HorseGal adventures–
Follow Princess, rescued thoroughbred mare saved from slaughter:
Photos of Princess just after her rescue from a slaughter house.
Story of Princess arriving at her new home.
Report on Princess’ early training issues The Princess and the Canter.
Carriage ride first timer…
Longeing is dizzying…
