Alrighty! Here I am earlier today ready to go pick up my new addition. I left school early with my best friend and we eagerly headed out to the BLM. Upon arriving I signed a few papers and heard what my horse looked like. I was disappointed that it was not a gelding, but upon learning that no geldings were selected I was fully happy with my horse. Let's meet the pony!
Here she is! She is an 11 month wild filly. She is a very petite red roan with no markings. Her tag number is 4872 and she is from the Calico Complex which is close to Winnemucca Nevada and the Black Rock Desert. So far she is very calm and thinks before she reacts. This is exactly what I wanted! She appears to have a lot of spanish influence and has one of the cutest faces I have seen. I met another girl, Heather, who was also picking up a horse for the Youth Employment Program. Her horse was a stunning Grulla Overo with a white face, big rear legs and white splashing down the front. I wish her the best!
Her she is at her new home! She has a drag line on which I am all to anxious to get off! She is very interested in our other horses but she is learning that when I am in the pen she needs to focus on me. She is a very very smart girl who could use a good hoof trim. I am thrilled with my new little horse!
Good luck training Vesta! Way to go, Rosa!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mom! I hope she turns out well!
DeleteI'm trying to think of some wise, uncle-type thing to say, but have thus far failed. So, just have a ball and learn a lot.
ReplyDeleteI am sure you will think of some wise, uncle-like thing to say eventually! Thanks! I will try my hardest to have a good time!
DeleteHow exciting! I'm looking forward to following the saga of Rosa and Vesta.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Rosa! I guess we know we're living in the West when a teenage girl who wants a new mustang ends up with a horse instead of a car. Cheers! Mike B.
ReplyDeleteAin't that the truth! Vesta is making so much progress!! More blogs and pictures to come!
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