Woot!

Well Zippity is doing great! I am now able to lead her in a trot, and I can turn her by pointing a whip in the direction I want to go. I can also put a tarp on her and she don't mind. I can now pick up all her feet. It seems every day she is getting bigger and bigger. She is a sweet little horse. She is so willing to learn, I am learning so much with her. I am very greatful to have her in my life

I have been watching videos on the Internet about halter showing, and trying to get a idea of what I need to work on with Zippity. I have also purchased a book called In-Hand. I hope to be able to show her next year.

The one thing I like most about horse is how calm they are. When ever I feel overwhelmed I just go out side get a brush and spend a little time with my horses. The movie Flicka says it best when she talks about when you are ridding a horse you feel Free. That's how I feel every time I am with my horses, I feel like I'm me and just me. I'm not a mom, wife or a daughter I'm just me. I feel like I can do anything I set my mind to. Horses also accept you for who you are, all they care about if you treat them right. I just love horses.

The First Month

WOW....... its been about one month of having Zippity. She is doing great, her leg is almost healed up. It has been fun working with her. I now can pick up her front legs and now I will be working on her back legs. I had her feet trimmed the other day and she did GREAT.

When I work with her it takes me back to my childhood with my grandfather. I recall him working with horses, I am trying to do the same stuff that he did. I have been taking the lead rope and swinging it around Zippity. I also have been working the rope all around her, now that she is doing well with that I'm going to use a saddle blanket then a tarp. I have been working on ponying her, she doesn't like it to much but I will keep doing it till she likes it. I often find myself singing the same songs that my grandfather would sing when we were out riding. I feel so close to my grandfather when I'm out with the horses.

I went on vacation for about one week, it was kinda hard to leave my new horse. I have been working hard with her and I didn't want to lose what I have gained with her so far. I had some neighbors take care of her and they did great, they worked with her for me. I am so grateful for them. When I got back I noticed Zippity has gotten so big and she is really filling out. I was glad to come home, I missed feeding and brushing my horses. Here is what Zippity leg looks like!

I took Zippity out for the first time today around the neighborhood. My friend Erma helped me out by leading Ginger and I lead Zippity. She did great, she didn't spook she just walked around like it was no big deal. I'm planning on taking her out more. What a great day!