Unexpected Company

Steven arrived as I was outside cleaning up after the dogs and brought out the the 2 boys for a training session. They are always so interested in the mares big or little. Below they had just seen the 3 pony mares.

Rhoda came out to work Ella in the lighted outdoor arena on January 30th, 2012, the weather is unbelievable!
Steven was still here working Zalena, we got a phone call from Amy that she was on her way so he left Zalena tacked up for her and got Jenis out for him. Below he and Rhoda were seeing if both of their horses would get on the pedestal at the same time.

Rhoda slides off Ella's back laughing all the way down.

Jenis is way to much of an aristocrat for sliding. She steps off quietly.

Amy spent some time schooling Zalena, teaching her to stay on the rail. This will help Anni control her in the big show March 2nd & 3rd.

Rhoda had to show us how Ella has learned to bow with Rhoda on her.

Mike wanted to join in the fun and thought tonight would be a great time to start Mindy undersaddle.
We were laughing as he used the pedestal to get on her. Really he just wanted to land lightly.
Ebby followed Mike out and started whining, she wanted up, Rhoda placed her on Ella and she was content to stay.

Rhoda wanted her pony back but Ebby didn't want to get down so Steven and Amy took turns holding this spoiled little puppy.

Actually it is good for the horses to accept anything we put on their backs including dogs.
Rhoda decided to start Mindy on some tricks, by the time she was done Rhoda felt Mindy has a lot of potential.

It was getting late and Amy really came over to work on Ella's description for the Horse Fair so Zalena was handed off to Steven while we went inside. The dogs were very board with the conversation.


It was so good of Amy to come over, I really enjoyed spending this amazing evening first in the outdoor arena under the sparkling stars then catching up with all the Bridlewood news inside the apartment. What a great day!