I will start this post with the sad part. In the midst of absolutely everything else, because how else would it happen?... we lost one of our beloved Haflinger team horses, Bob, on the same day as Mama's memorial service. Granted, Bob hasn't been doing so well the last few years, but as Marvin put it... of all the days of the last few years, THIS was the day he died? Jackson came out to feed that morning because Marvin and I were both sick. He found Bob in the field and called his Dad. There was nothing to be done because the boys had to get ready to get to the church. So Marvin called our friend, Joey, and he came to help out. Bob died in a location where he couldn't be buried - so he had to be moved and then buried. Dear Joey brought his excavator and moved Bob, then buried him for us. When Marvin tried to pay him, he wouldn't accept any money. I still want to cry when I type that. We are surrounded by fine people and dear friends. And their kindnesses will not be forgotten. That was a tough day, in so many ways. But Joey made one terrible part much easier. We are forever grateful.
You can see Bob in his glory days at this link... he was one half of the Haflinger team that used to pull the sleigh and the wagon. A wonderful horse. And here is one of my all time favorite photos of the haflinger team (Dick and Bob) pulling the sleigh filled with grandkids, from 2007. :)
Now to current times and horses - starting with Bailey and Jo, saddled up and ready to work.
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| Jackson worked up the octagonal pen and it looked very nice. |
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| Jackson on Jo, Jonathan on Bailey, Marvin on Bella |
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| Jackson riding Jo, Jonathan riding Bailey, Marvin riding Bella |
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| Bailey, Bella, Jo |
Jackson is selling Jim and took these magnificent photos of him to help advertise. Love them!
This was the day he was taking the photos - out in the octagonal pen.
June 9, 2021
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| Jackson is also going to sell Gus... so his photos will be coming soon. :) |
