This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yesterday was a beautiful day for a sleigh rally. There were only about ten people, but two Fjords. Marnix and Andvik or Andy a horse sized gelding owned by Martha Quinlan and bred by Becky Mayer who's on the list. Andy was Reserve Horse Champion and Marnix was Single Pony Champion. The snow mobiles were also out in full force, they use the trails on GMHA property. During my work-off in a sizable Ladies to Drive Class about 20 snow mobiles came flying down the hill and stopped whereby one or two loudly revved their engines. I had been working all day to keep Marnix from reacting, not out of fear, but exuberance, as when he sees them in our fields he usually runs and bucks as if he's playing with them. He'd been really good and was paying attention to me until the work off when the sheer numbers and volume of engine noise became too much. However it was only a momentary lapse and he came back to me quickly and finished the figure eight with a nice square halt and obedient stand. We still managed to get a second place ribbon with no apparent grumbling from anyone as everyone agreed I'd been sabotaged. I had a wonderful day off the farm and enjoyed visiting with so many friends. Enjoyed the good food afterwards and I think Marnix was happy to be out as well. The weather here has been very good for sleighing, soft snow, no crust and bright sunshine. My husband and daughter left early this morning for a brief trip to Arizona to visit family so Connor and I are in charge. I have two new ducks both of whom were rescued and I am enjoying the interaction between the old and new ducks as they sort out their pecking order. HaHa! Vivian
