Camp Success

Karin arrived at the Middle Grove farm to load horses only to discover Mika, Larry and Sally wouldn't be caught. Mike had to chase them down with the 4 wheeler the naughty horses. This made Karin just a bit late arriving. They made it to Norris by noon and the campers arrived at 12:15pm not enough time to get in the most important first ride. Bunni tried to kick the horse behind her, Sally got so mad at her she went over and laid into Bunni kicking her. From that point on Bunni was well behaved. Ella was a bit squirrelly to start, Karin had to put more advanced riders on her for the first few rides. Emily Ricketts, Rhoda and Sarah Reinhard were the guides,switching off with each other for breaks. They reported at this camp they were more swamped with riders than last weeks jr high. Usually it is the other way around. They had no breaks from the time they started until the busses left hours later. Karin sent a text that lots of girls wanted to ride Ciera because she is so beautiful. Of course that didn't mean she let them, she talked them out of riding her, telling them, "her trot is huge and not comfortable." Eliza has not yet delivered. She was not happy being stalled and is putting off delivery until later. Mares actually have the ability to put off delivery. Karin is going to test her later and if she is testing at 350 or above she won't be able to put it off much longer. Thank goodness for an air conditioned barn. It is extremely hot outside. At least Eliza and Ribbon should have been comfortable for the day.