

I've started working with Gracie, and it's so far been a reminder of why this time of year is not great for breaking horses! We had quite a cold snap last week, and the normally spunky Miss Grace was all the more exuberant! I'm taking it very slowly with her, as that's the whole reason it's me doing the job. She has a growth issue with one of her pasterns so my goal is to get those early lessons done without causing too much stress to the joint. At the training centre, things would proceed more quickly.

Friday was a 'spa' day for Gracie - she got her feet trimmed, and I pulled her unruly mane so she looks more like a Thoroughbred! The vet was also out to float her teeth and remove a couple of wolf teeth - it was the sedation required for that which allowed me to pull her mane (*not* her favourite thing). I'm not sure most would entertain the thought of a visit to the dentist as part of a spa day, but, well, that's just the way it worked out!

Spider's first name choice was rejected for the same reason - it was "Bat Out of Hell" (hence the 'Batty' barn name, because that's the way he tears around!). I'd warned the owners the Jockey Club might not approve it, so we'll see if they've come up with a second choice!
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Great shorts Linda (as always;)) Especially like the last would make a great painting.
Thanks Sheona. And I agree, I love that last shot as a potential painting!
Love all the shots top and bottom are my favs. Leo's lovely eye and Spider staring into the distance cos he can hear me calling him...smile.
Wonderful photography! Im also thinking your etsy shop is awesome!
Very fun photos! Thanks for sharing all your horsie fun in the snow!
He was pointed in the right direction, Elizabeth! That must be what he was hearing! And I do love Leo's eye...his mother has passed on her lovely eye to both him and Gracie!
Thanks Linda - and that's a reminder I need to update my Etsy shop!
And thanks Kathleen. Maybe we need a snow photo for our next pARTy!
I' m currently blogging for a (poor) living for someone else... but I like it. You' ve inspired me to keep doing it, and look to doing it for myself soon
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