Summer update

Much has happened since I last posted an update on my old blog. As posted previously, Kisia foaled a filly we've named Kiva. I devoted many sleepless nights to making sure I was there for Kiva's birth. It was a great experience that went smoothly. Hopefully I'll be there for many more over the years. Kisia in the past two weeks has started back on a fitness program as we'll get back to riding soon.

Zorra went out to a colt starter in January & promptly injured her hind leg just in front of the hock. It's been a long & hard recovery. The tendon is healed & the wound is now about the size of a quarter. I'm wrapping it every 2-3 days depending on how the bandage holds & treating it per my vets advice. She's incredibly bored. She watches as the others get worked & seems to wonder if I'll ever do anything with her again. My goal is to ride her! As soon as the wound closes, we'll get to it but no rushing.

Valencia spent several weeks in TX at Herradura Andalusians where she was bred to Gitano MOR. He is a special stallion & , I believe, will make a magical cross with our tall, gorgeous, fabulous moving Valencia. She's in excellent health. I free lunge her 2-3 times a week lightly for fitness but also to keep our "language" intact.

Foxy has gone to a new home. She will be giving therapy rides to handicapped children as well as get back to some carriage driving. We miss her & cherish the time we had with her.

Miles, my thoroughbred, is 22 this year. He continues life as a retiree. He seems to feel good behaving quite, & uncharacteristically I might add, relaxed these days.

The photo below is of Dehesa who is a retired broodmare at Herradura. She is our Zorra's great, great grandmother. She was imported from Mexico. At 25 years old now, I understand she had 18 foals in her career.