7/25/2009
Today my horse buddy Sara and I got up at 5am, loaded Dahlia and Tara, and headed down the mountain. Tara is going to the trainer, Wiebe Dragstra, to get fit for the keuring and learn some basic harness skills in the meantime. Anyone who follows my blog knows I think the world of Wiebe and his wife Amy - no one knows how to train Friesians better than these two. Wiebe simply works miracles with teaching the fundamentals, along with discipline and carriage work.
Anyway, I only have 7 weeks for Wiebe to train Tara. Enough to get her fit and give her a foundation. But she won't be winning any carriage horse medals after only 7 weeks. But that is ok. Get her balanced and fit for the keuring Wiebe, and I'll be happy.
As we pulled Tara out of her stall at 6 am, Sara commented "she looks like a 2 year old". Sara is right. Tara really could use another year to mature. Even though she is 3 she looks very immature and small. Well, I figure if she does not do well this year, I'll hang on to her and try again next year. I really think she is such a nice horse. Just a late bloomer.
Since Tara's departure would mean that her mom Dahlia would be in the pasture alone, I loaded up Dahlia too and dropped her off at the big farm where she will have company. I'll pick her up after the keur. This side trip did allow me the opportunity to visit my little foal Freya, born just 9 weeks ago. Dad has been working with Freya every day to teach her basic ground manners. My dad - he is something with those foals. Anyway, Freya is growing and one day may actually fit her ears. We'll see. She continues to be independent and perky. I think as an adult she is really going to be nice. Very nice. And one of the very last foals from the great stallion Heinse 354. I am lucky to have Freya.
Sara and I got to Dragstra Stables by noon, chatted a long chat with Wiebe and Amy, and managed to drag ourselves back to my place by 6. As Sara pulled out of the driveway she said "I am going to take a shower and a nap. I am pooped".
And so am I.
I'll post updates on Tara as she starts her new adventure. In the meantime, here is Freya and Dad from today.
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