Colbert Playing With Sadler

Sadler is a big Off-the-track thoroughbred. Look how he dwarfs my playful Colbert. Colbert looks like a young colt next to him.

Wishes Under Saddle pics by Eric Clayton

Friday, after Thanksgiving - 2008

As I came over the mountain pass leading into Sandy Valley, the entire valley was covered in a thick cloud of fog. It was so beautiful, and fun to drive through. The horses were extra frisky today. Colbert had a good workout, and I ended up throwing the saddle on Wishes, just to see what she'd do. She didn't seem to mind it too much, and when Eric double-dog dared me to jump on, I couldn't resist the temptation. Ha ha ha! Jeremy was able to join Eric out at Shiloh today, but I couldn't convince him to jump on Wishes - yet. Oh well, maybe in a couple of years, when she's actually old enough to be ridden, he'll change his mind. Cheril was out too, and I got this nice shot of her, grooming Moonshine.

November 15th and 16th, 2008

Saturday was great! I did some ground work with Wishes and she responded very well. She had gotten rusty because I was neglecting her in favor of riding Colbert. But, we worked for about 30-45 minutes and she did everything I asked her to do. She's so sweet. She growing into an elegant young lady. Later, Sabine and I went riding out in the desert. It was so much fun. I told her I'd go every Saturday if she wants. Colbert did spook a couple of times, but it was actually kind of fun, because he just bolts to the right and then freezes. He needs to get out more!

Sunday, Rachel, Dani, Grace and I all went out and the kids rode Colbert. I think he enjoys giving "pony rides" because the kids are so light, he can't tell they're up there. He just plods along lazily - probably happy we are at the ranch and not exploring that scary desert. Here a few pics! (That's Tanis strutting his stuff in the arena.)

Saturday, November 8, 2008

It's been awhile since I've updated the blog, but I had to post this picture that Eric took. Apparently, Colbert is having an identity crisis - he thinks he's Gus! Ha ha ha. I meant to take a few pics yesterday myself, but I got distracted with other things and before I knew it, it was time to go home.

Wishes is getting bigger every week, and I've been doing some ground work with her again. She's rather rusty, so I need to refocus on her training.

Rachel rode Colbert all over the ranch while I worked with Wishes. It was a beautiful, warm fall day, and the time flew by too fast!