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Where do the days go
The days are shorter. The nights get colder, so what has kept me so busy……. Oh yes now I remember. TROUBLE with the water bowls. Bathing a puppy every night until it actually freezes.She loves the mud! I think I … Continue reading
But they all look the same.. Don’t they?
At first glass… Yes your right they all look the same. But spend a little time around them and they will each shine their own light. Meet Wietske # 1 She has a beautifully chiseled face, a truly feminine mare. … Continue reading
We all have differences
We all have differences, big ones, small ones, languages, appearances. The main thing is that we all learn to get along. Crimson (the Belgian show girl) age 3 meets Simon (retired show jumper) age 20.’Yes there is a bit of … Continue reading
Good morning babies
Good morning Marko and Mollie. Some mornings I am not sure if it is me they are happy see, or the pail in my hand. Who am I kidding it’s the grain in the bucket.
The Royal
The 90th edition of the Royal Winter Fair is over. The shoes are pulled and the first barefoot turn out has occurred. The first day of freedom, at the end of the show season is always a spectacle. Here is … Continue reading
All horse weekend
I have to say, this past weekend was my favourite kind of weekend. It was HORSE, HORSE and more Horse. Starting with the Royal Winter Fair. An early beginning to the weekend, with the Belgian girls winning there classes Friday … Continue reading
The Royal Winter Fair
As a few of you may know, I also raise some very large beautiful sorrel mares. The Belgians are what got me into the business of showing horses. At around 2000 lbs. the shear size of these girls is enough … Continue reading
Old friends
It had been a few months since Wietske and Dieuwke have seen each other. Old friends from the Witteveen farm. It was wonderful to witness the reaction of the 2 mares. No matter what any one says, these two mares … Continue reading
The end of a long day
Meet Zoey…. Zoey is a 7 month old golden doodle. She is a normal, curious puppy with a very high energy level. Zoey spent most of the day running with her buddy Wilson, a Portuguese Water Dog. They ran thru … Continue reading
Friesian mare Dieuwke
As promised earlier today, here is the first glimpse of Dieuwke and her first full day at her new home. As you can see a Friesian mare evokes many emotions. They are mysterious, and elegant. They are intriguing and gentle. … Continue reading