Enjoying the last days of summer.

Such a lovely September so far! To enjoy it, and to have a maiden voyage for the new trailer, Laureen (Shawn), Janine (Duncan), Margie (Friday) and I (Izzy) took off to the Blackfoot nature reserve for some trail riding!

Our intrepid team covered 12 km, with Duncan in the lead for most of the ride (yes, we were all shocked). Izzy was a prancing, foaming mess for the first 30 minutes or so, but then was a pretty decent mount...as long as she wasn't out in front (OMG a LOG). Friday thought it was a timed event, and Shawn seemed to be happy to be included.

The weekend!

Had a great time on the weekend! What lovely weather for horse stuff: On Saturday, Rob and I went to the Delaney Vet Services open house. I really enjoyed watching the Mounted Troops do their musical ride...in particular I liked the "tent pegging" at the end! If I wasn't sure I would stab myself or the horse with the lance/sword while mounting or dismounting I would love to try it! It seems Rob and I both got door prizes too...ironically we both got the same prize: hay cubes! I am sure the horses won't complain though.

On Sunday I spent the day judging an Open show for the Colchester Ag Society. Great weather, albeit a little windy and my hat kept wanting to blow off. Thanks to Sara for coming last minute to be ring master and scribe for the western dressage. Lots of riders at the show: over 70! Made for some chaotic moments, but overall went very well and they always seem to run a smooth show.

This week in lessons we will likely be inside as the sun is setting so early. I still need to come up with a lesson plan though! I miss being outside already...

Karen

Delaney open house this Saturday!

Reminder that the Delaney Vet Services has an open house this Saturday from noon until 4 pm.

Schedule of events:

Delaney Veterinary Services Ltd.

If you are planning on attending our annual open house this Saturday, here is a schedule of events to help you plan what time to come. With door prize draws throughout the day and Taco in a bag as our feature food again because it was such a hit last year.

12:00 -Open house start time
12:30 -Myoplast information sessi...on by Boehringer
1:00 -1st Door prize draw
1:00 -Wagon rides by long riders begin (ends at 3:00)
1:30 -Equine insurance talk by Greg Knox of Taylor Made Insurance
2:00 - 2nd Door prize draw
2:00 Strathcona Mounted Troops musical ride
2:30 -Horse Legality talk by Lawyer Carol Robinson
3:00 -3rd Door prize draw
3:00 -Prascend & Cushings disease info session by Boehringer
3:30 -Mounted shooting demonstration
4:00 -Final door prize draw

 

Karen