I am blessed to have two awesome horse moms: my actual mom, (who got me into horses in the first place, calls Connor her "grand pony", and continues to be our biggest fan), and Connor's breeder, my "other mother". I spent most of this weekend with Connor's breeder helping to put up hay and play with baby Cobs. I mean, how could you say no to hanging out with these little guys:
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| 3/4 Welsh Cob Sec. D, 1/4 Warmblood colt. Look at that shoulder! He's so well put together. |
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| Colt headshot |
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| 3/4 Welsh Cob Sec D, 1/4 Warmblood filly. This filly is an dazzling mover, she has a truly incredible trot. Someone needs to snap her up for Dressage! |
As far as the hay goes, I could look down from the hay stack and see Connor's beautiful sire relaxing in his stall, so that was not a bad deal either. All in all, a great way to spend a weekend!
My actual mom offered me an early birthday present of the entry fee for when Cathy Jones-Forsberg comes back to the barn labor day weekend, and I think I'm more excited about this clinic than I was about eventing for the first time. She's seen Connor every 3 to 6 months since I got him, and so she has a good objective handle on his progress. Last time she saw us, in March, I was still just sort of surviving over crossrails, and Connor was still wiggly approaching fences, not totally committed to the idea of going over them. I can't wait to see what she can do with us now that we're regularly schooling 2'3 and I'm not just being a passenger anymore. Best possible birthday present!
Next time you go to Castleberry's you should stop by my barn! All the babies are adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you were close to her, where are you located?
DeleteSounds like a great weekend and an awesome early bday present!!!
ReplyDeleteYay!!
ReplyDeleteI love my adoptive horse mom too :) Great to have all the extra support in our lives.
ReplyDeleteNo kidding, we need a lot of it, even just emotionally.
DeleteI want the first baby! Seriously! I could totally see myself with some kind of cob cross as my next horse - in a million years when I can afford another horse ;)
ReplyDeleteYay for the great bday present :)
The Cob/Warmblood crosses have all been SO nice. Taller with good brains, really smart and well-put together. You should look her up in a million years when you're ready. :)
DeleteAw :) cute baby cobs! As a little girl I used to bring cookies and gifts to all of my "barn moms" on mothers day. I'm excited to hear how the clinic goes!
ReplyDeleteAw that's so cool! Nice to meet you! I just flipped through your blog and saw your injury post, OMG!
DeleteRoscoe's niece and nephew are so cute. So jealous you can see them in person.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear about the clinic. Shows are fun, but clinics will last longer :)
How did you know I had to choose between a show and a clinic? It was between this or a schooling jumper show off the property, and I chose the clinic because there are still 10 or 15 show-type fences at home he hasn't jumped before, and I really want Cathy to see him.
DeleteGood choice. As a fellow penny pincher, I am in the same position.
DeleteI would take the filly in a heartbeat! You are blessed to have such a supportive involved mom :)
ReplyDeleteDon't say that, I am a champion enabler and you'll end up with a Cob baby. :) Yes I am. And you're a supportive horse mom too!
DeleteI am SO jealous! I wish I could have spent the weekend with you and Lisa. Maybe one of these days I will get a chance to come out and see both of you!
ReplyDeleteDo it! We are always a good time. :) Hopefully someday I'll be able to afford a truck and trailer and bring Connor over for slumber parties.
DeleteBeauties! I would love one - I could start riding dressage or something...??? ;-)
ReplyDeleteAwesome that your Mom is supportive (well both "Moms")....lol
No Dressage necessary, they do everything from Combined Driving to trails/endurance to eventing, and they do it safely. They're awesome for people like me, who might not do things like cross-country on a tall Thoroughbred.
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