Family-wise, I did get in some good visits, although there is still some family I haven't seen for quite some time- perhaps I can work on that this year.
As far as the horses go, I am sure happy with the colt we raised, Nitro, he was a dandy! Also got in some fine trail riding with my friend Janice, up around Kimberley, and locally, ably guided by Shayla. Nice to know where the good local trails are. Gussie was a good mount for me, but she is expecting a foal in about 3 months- I'm pretty excited about that, because so far her Beamer babies have been blue roans. Coyote Belle and Chickory are also ladies in waiting, although Chickory will be leaving for her new home this month.
Rio got started on ground work, and I have him booked in to Smith Training Stables in Ft. McLeod in May/June. Janice will be sending Rio's sister, Jazz, along with him, and it's going to be really fun to start riding Beamer babies.
I haven't set many goals for them this year- just get Rio going and put a few short trail rides on him when he comes home from the trainer, and once Gussie's foal is weaned get her back in riding shape. Beamer is in semi-retirement unless I can fix the problem with his knee; but we did go out on a little putt this afternoon, a great way to top off the first day of the year.
Now it's time to get dinner happening, and back to work tomorrow. Here's hoping that we all have a good year, with not too much drama.
15 comments:
Happy New Year, Shirley!
The very best to you and yours in 2013!
I don't need a lot of drama either. Here's to a satisfying year.
I missed something somewhere. What's up with Beamer's knee?
Happy New Year!!
Happy New Year to you all, looking forward to seeing the new babies, and the older ones progressing
Happy New Year! Looking forward to seeing how Rio blossoms this year! And of course seeing the new babies!!
Oh Shirley I am so glad you found me. Happy New Year and hope work is not so hard today. Hug B
I 'm looking forward to Spring and taking Jazz out for training. I'm just itching to ride that horse. I was curious as to what Reba found so interesting looks like Beamer was too.
Goodness yes on the drama; though its a known fact that if you keep doing exciting things, drama has a tendency to want to participate!
And yes, I remember poor beamers lower chin, but not the knee? I hope you can fix it - if anyone has good advice on these things you do! Tomez has 3 inch long fur now...Mr. foresterman thinks we shouldnt tell people hes been in a fire otherwise people will be torching their cats with a propane torch to get the kind of fur he has LOL its that hello-fura you sent LOL!
Happy new seasons and all other time periods to you, my friend!
Happy New Year to you, and I'm looking forward to blogging with you in 2013!
It was fun sharing the past year with you, looking forward to 2013 ~ you've got exciting plans already!!
LOL...I like the less drama part. I'm going to stay clear of FB as much as possible (sucks me in big time) and get back to reading the blogs that I really like...like yours!
I too missed the thing with Beamer's knee. Hope it can be managed. But Beamer babies are going to be awesome!
Best of everything in 2013~
Happy New year!
Oh yes a year with not much drama would be nice. :) Hugs B
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