Golden Spike Farm's Plog

This is the first time we had all 6 horses out (4 of Jackies and 2 of mine).  From Right to left Cuervo, Stetson, Bushy, Pleasure, Apple Jacks, Nash.  It was a great evening for trail ride and all the horses were behaved.  Except Nash who still does not like big white trucks/vans.  This time he spooked at a caravan truck and thought about taking me for a run in the field but fortunately I got him back under control.

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This is their first introduction and Jules’ first time with a new horse since April.

Sunday of July 4th weekend we went for a trail ride. Our neighbor showed us the trails behind her house. We went over a creek. Stetson stopped for a drink. It was nice to be on trails and not the road. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

Full barn! I love it. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

Finally the newest member of the farm arrived! They are settling in nicely in their new stalls and meeting the others. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

Jamie and Shaina brought their dogs to watch Jules in training. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

Jackie, Rachael and I went for a great evening ride on Jackie’s horses. Thanks to a neighbor we found a trail and did some off-roading. Apple Jacks was the star of the day. He was rescued from the Auction abou 2½ months ago and has come along way from the sad, shaggy, skinny horse he used to be. He lead the trail ride the whole way, listened and responded to everything I asked of him. He and Bushy had a trotting race on the way home where I had to go into “jockey position” because I could not post that fast. Jackie almost fell off Bushy she was laughing so hard. Then when we got home I told Jackie, Apple would open the gate. Which after I noticed was unlocked. He walke right up to it, lifted his head over it and pushed it open. So much fun!

Piper is a Boarder Collie rescued from a shelter in Philly. Ginny is a Jug (Jack Russel and Pug mix)

Last holiday weekend Jackie’s horse Apple Jacks gave pony rides. He was the perfect horse for the occasion.