Pretty "Flo"

She isn't pink plastic like Nova's new pony, but even in a dark barn you can tell this is a very pretty horse-- she's a 12 year old Arab mare named Flo. Like most Arabians, she's lively, sensitive and smart. I've had a wonderful time riding her the past two weeks. Although when I was tacking up for the first time, she looked like a delicate little deer compared to our hefty Quarter-horses Spanky and Sizzle. Could she carry me and a heavy western saddle? No problem! After an hour of arena work I was panting and she was barely warmed up. No wonder Arab horses dominate in the sport of competitive endurance riding.

Many thanks to Flo's generous owner and also Jen for another fine lesson yesterday. Dolly was out riding her Spanky, and even though it was chilly and muddy we took the horses back on a trail where were rode together hundreds of times. It was like the years melted away.

Today is Good Friday and also Earth Day. I hope the sun shines wherever you are. We may have one of the warmest days of the year so far in Seattle (60!) although by Easter we're back to rain. No worries, we'll have a sunny little face in the house then.

Have safe travels, Tom and Amanda!