April 27th, 2011

This week, some of our older friends have moved out to the Hytyme Trail to enjoy the grass there. For those of you who don't know, the big pasture is framed by a lovely fenced trail area. It's wide enough for Jim to drive his tractor through in the winter and deliver hay to the big field, and it's also wide enough for several horse and rider teams to take a stroll around the property. The trail winds its way into a forrested area, which makes it perfect for trail riding.

Anyway, Sue, Granny, Coal, and Rosa all hit the trail this week. The gates are open so they can come into Barn #2 to get hay and grain and shelter when they want to. Their pens open out onto the trail.

Rosa (donkey) and Coal make their way onto the trail

Smarty (buckskin) checks out his new neighbors



Sue, Granny, Coal, and Rosa--look at all that grass!

Alex and her sister Vanessa were out at the barn this week, and they worked with Marquis. Marquis is not a rescue horse; he has lived here for 20 years. He's a beautiful bay Arabian gelding. Years ago, he was trained in dressage, and he still remembers all his footwork, even today! look for upcoming videos on Marquis. He is one cool horse! Alex and Vanessa were amazed at how much he knew. Visitors may have seen Marquis inside Barn #2 this winter, but now he's out in the big field, enjoying the weather (when it's sunny!) with his harem.

The Estacada OHSET (Oregon High School Equestrian Team) used our arena for their drill team practice. Eight horses and riders were here and they all did great! They gave a donation to the rescue for the use of the arena--so thanks, Estacada OHSET! Here are some pictures of their ride:

Here's a shot of our driveway...needless to say, we can't wait for a long stretch of dry, warm weather...

Can winter be over already?