4 hours post eye surgery! John Jody kids and me
John and Taser and dog River - the kids LOVED River and cried when he left with John and Jody Lyons!
Mr. and Mrs. Walker with Taser Gun - talking with Craig....
Taser did bite John once, but other than that was a really great
Mr. and Mrs. Walker with Taser Gun - talking with Craig....
Taser did bite John once, but other than that was a really great
horse for John to retrain to saddle!
I just came in from taking a horse up to its new home. The adopters who have committed to this gelding for so many years made the decision to rehome him, driving 6 1/2 hours to the ASAP destination. What a commitment. People like this just amaze me. To top it all off, Colonel arrived at our farm today from over 4 hours away in Iowa - another family who made the decision to end adopter-ship and made the financial and ethical commitment to drive him back.
We did try to adopt these horses out from their home areas, but sometimes it just doesn't work out time-wise. What an appreciation I have for the adoptive families - thanks to the Knoles' and the Formanek's for their great care of their horses for the years they had them.
The sun was shining all day long and this weekend is a weekend to reflect on John and Jody Lyons, the people who attended, and to thank everyone who had anything to do with sponsoring the event. While two sponsored children did not come, there were others in line who really were thankful to be able to attend and meet America's Most Trusted Horseman! Needless to say, Taser Gun and John got along very well, and the saddling and mounting were uneventful, thankfully! Taser seems to really enjoy a job to do, and we will continue using John's methods.
Making the event even more special was the arrival of Taser Gun's lifetime trainer, Bob Walker, and his wife and grandson. I almost jumped out of my skin when I saw a young boy wearing an embroidered shirt that read TASER GUN on it. It was an honor to have them here at the farm and they enjoyed reconnecting with Taser and having pictures taken!
I want to show pictures and write more later as time frees up - enjoy the sunshine, appreciate each moment, and let's ride while we can!!!
Susan
