When I switched the website to non-blog site I was tired, so many things going on in my world and too much to keep up with. But you know what I found? I miss blogging, and I miss sharing our whacky world with you and from all the emails I got I can reasonably assume that many of you missed all the farm photos!
It was a year on the 18th that Dumplin’ passed, and the babies arrived a year ago on the 22nd. The monsoon rains made a party nearly impossible but we were able to get a couple of fun shots in and a little “carrot cake”
The two little horses are just getting better and better as the days go by. We have a young Borrowed Freedom student working with Firefly, and I see many shows in their future next year. The two of them together is just magic and they look so beautiful as a team. I can already picture the show clothes…soft dove gray breeches with a charcoal coat paired with Firefly’s white and grey…gorgeous. Firefly will also begin training to drive although we will not be start in earnest for some time, she is just two so her job is to learn to be a solid citizen first, riding and driving come second.
Rye is filing in, he is getting that stocky little mini look that I love. We had our moments at first that is for sure, most of which were all my fault. It’s hard to bring in a new horse when you have just lost one who was your world. It’s not that I had expectations of who and what Rye was supposed to be, it’s that I wasn’t ready to be who he needed me to be. He was looking for a guide and someone to love him and I was mourning for my Dumplin’. Firefly was aloof when she first arrived and took the role as Rye’s protector so working with her was easier, she didn’t demand my undivided attention and my whole heart. But Rye was different! He wanted to claim me and I just couldn’t let him…I was not ready. But moments like the one below just kept creeping in and grabbing me by the heartstrings.
This little horse has my heart and soul now, he is lovable and playful and a joy to have here. He has a wickedly devilish streak and can unlock doors, untie ropes, rearrange his stall and play basketball and soccer. And he loves a good snuggle!
There are more photos on the Borrowed Freedom Facebook page so please stop by and become a fan! There is much going on around here and so many changes as the program continues to grow. It’s nice to back and to be able to share them with you all.
Colleen
