Good day

Today was a good day, definitely an honest days work. I guess I should write in more detail about what a normal day at the Ranch consists of... If you have been reading some of the earlier posts you already know I usually start with Albert at 6:30 am. Julie my assistant gets him ready and we start the day on a wild note. I truly am privileged to ride such an amazing animal. This morning started out as usual for Albert, however, he ended up giving more than I could ever hope for. He really is so much fun.

At 7:30 Tom came in the ring on Pepper to take a lesson. Tom and Pepper are always a good time, they are really doing great things together.

Next came Thomas, our new young rider aboard Robin, the tallest horse I've ever had in training. Thomas is not exactly short either, in fact I have to put the stirrups up four holes to ride in his saddle and I'm 6 feet tall, I think you can do the math.

Then came the best part of the day, Catapult. He was unbelievable, I asked Julie to video him and was able to enjoy him twice today. Next I rode a few training horses and had good success with all of them (anyone who knows equine training realizes this promotes a very good day).

Late morning / early afternoon the cutest little Trakehner mare walks into my ring (with her owner Tracy), the mares name is Dancer but I call her Teacup. This is the most balanced and willing little horse that I have had the pleasure to ride. Tracy is learning how to ride a young horse with more and more success. The two give me a great sense of accomplishment every time I work with them.

After Teacup Kaitlyn came in with Smiley, our token thoroughbred.
Now, Smiley may not be the fanciest thing in the barn but he tries so hard for Kaitlyn. They are wildly impressive everyday, they are really a fun lesson.

Lets see what's next... oh yes, the stallions. First the Andalusian, yes I have an Andy in training and he is great. Three years old and trainable like nobodies business. I then spent some time with the Hanoverian stallion and the Dutch; they are both completely different to work with but progressing very well.

It's been a long day, so I will end it here. The rest of the day continues on the same way, it's really is not a bad way to make a living . It just requires a lot of work and long hours - we finished at 6:30 and then had a meeting with Tom Blakiston about ideas for fundraising.

Good Night -