Wicked Queen (Sora) and her new mom Jessica, November 2011

February 5, 2012

2012 has already been amazing...  The daffodils are blooming, the grass is green, and horses are already finding homes.  Usually on the first of February, we're hoping for a sunny warm day and I'm looking at a barn full of retirees who are still waiting for families of their own.  Usually on the first of February, I'm wanting to take a vacation for a month or two, and instead, today, I can't wait for more kids to come. 

We've had several families come to meet our horses, and more excitingly, we've already had four find new homes this year.  Congratulations go to Gebb's Power and his new mom Nancy, Braintree and his new mom Carla, Devilishameye and her new mom Sarah, and Spancill Hill and her new mom Diane. 

All of our current kids are doing great, and though Tanner (Overlord) had a brief foray with a pasturemate's hoof last month, he's healing well and almost ready to return to work.  Feivel (Little Czar) went on his first trail ride on Friday and was a star.  Echo (El Muneco) had his first visitors this weekend and was as gracious and kind as a horse could be as he chauffeured his prospective young owners around our busy ring.  Young Crispin is growing like a weed, and should be the poster child for the Thoroughbred's dog-like personality--he's never met a stranger, and is as kind as can be.

Unlike most winters, we're in full swing, and are anxiously awaiting the arrival of new faces.  Had anyone told me that this is what winter would be like at A Pinch of Luck this year, I'd have said they were crazy! 

Bless the Groundhog--I LOVE IT when he doesn't see his shadow!