Any kid who loves horses will agree that the best gift they could receive would be, well a HORSE! I was very lucky this past year to see two of my students purchase their dream horses.
Lets start with Rigley and Reagan, if you look back in the category of “Riding in Europe” you will find stories of Rigley. Let me tell you he is one special horse and I owe him a lot. Rigley gave me much needed confidence moving up in height, he was that horse that you never had to question or doubt. I think I can count his refusals with one hand. When my student was looking to move to the horse world from her pony, only one guy came to mind. She started leasing him and the improvements were overwhelming. This past fall Reagan was given the surprise of her life when she came to the barn to find Rigley in his stall with a red ribbon saying “hug me I am yours”. Congratulations to Reagan and the entire family, I look forward to years of coaching you and Rigley!
Now when Reagan moved on to the next level of horse she left behind one amazing pony. Awake and Dreaming or Rose as we called her was a large Morgan pony that had no lack of personality or skill. Its a tough transition for any kid to give up their pony and best friend but its not so bad when you know your pony is going to the best possible home! Ella (another one of my students) is the new and proud owner of Rose. Already she is jumping higher, riding better, and more attatched than you could imagine. Ella spent the final summer days last year laying out in the pasture with Rose and riding when ever it was possible. Ella and Rose are looking to move up levels in thier pony club and at the same time maybe hit some more jumping shows (Ella and Roses prefference). I really look forward to helping these two out in the future…
