Layla fifth day after arriving.

As you can see the basic shape is there, but no muscle as yet. She has been hacked four times and today was the first attempt at schooling, C's position isn't wonderful at times as she had the jumping saddle on, the dressage one needs adjustment to fit.
She was super in the school (pics follow), she had a fair old buck when she first cantered but I growled and she stopped!
Considering this is only the fifth time C has schooled her and this was a new place, she was incredibly good.
She got clipped today despite the now obvious case of ringworm she has (our vet said it wouldn't matter and would make it easier to get at the fungus) and was as good as gold. C left half her face on as it's easier not to traumatise them the first time, next clip she will probably clip her head out.
I can't tell you how pleased we are with this horse, already she has learned to ford our deep river, open gates with ease, and is such a nice personality.
We can't wait to start eventing her hopefully next Spring.
A vid will be posted on H and H later. 

Layla after 15 mins.

 

Layla

 

Layla

 

Good luck Monty!

Good luck Monty, who has been sold to an eventing yard. He taught us all such a lot, and we hope he is happy and successful with a new owner. (who hopefully will update us now and then with his achievments.)
We shall miss him, he was always such a character with his bucket throwing antics, and such a gentle giant to handle. 

Sadly we have to say goodbye

To Xena, who was found dead by her dam's side early yesterday morning. She had always been very small to what we expected but had been cantering round happily the previous day, when she had been seen three times compared to our often once daily check.
Not sure what happened and we may have a post mortem, but we are so sad to have lost such a beautiful filly.
Breeding horses has it's sad side and lately we have discovered that. 

Introducing Layla, Caroline's new horse.

She is 16.2hh, four years old and the nicest temperament imaginable. She hasn't done a lot but is very trainable and willing. 

Layla by Baron de Chantepie Selle Francais