Granddaughter #1 competed in her first horse show today. She brought home a fourth place, a first place, and a third place. This is the horse she is working this summer to buy. Her other horse injured her leg and had to go to the horse ER last week.
During the years I owned horses, I did my fair share of doctoring injuries. The worst was when a yearling filly got to running at night. The adult horses galloped through from one pasture to the other. The yearling went through the barbed wire. I had to keep her and my mare in a stall for a solid month while I doctored the filly twice a day.
My granddaughter had been trying to decide which horse to ride today, but the accident made the decision for her. This four year old mare (Quarter Horse & Arabian mix) did a fine job for her first outing. (Click to enlarge photos.)
How exciting for your granddaughter, Robin! Your post reminded me how much I’ve missed horses in the two years since we left Texas. I always loved horses but didn’t have the chance to be around them much until about 10 years ago when I started volunteering at a therapeutic riding center. That led to dressage lessons and a friend who let me ride one of her horses several times a week. I think it’s about time to find some new “horsey” friends!!
Congrats to your granddaughter!
My parents raise Morabs, so seeing pics of horses is like visiting home to me!
I’ve never been around horses, but I love movies and books about them. Contratulations to your granddaughter, Robin. I know she is thrilled, as well as you!