Spring is a busy time for horse owners. The show season is now in full swing and many ‘showies’ are out and about with their horses. Congratulations to Pam Ahern from Kilmore for winning the prestigious Garryowen event at the Royal Melbourne Show.

I am busy introducing Spider to many new experiences, in the hope that he will be ready to show in the led classes at the Australian Palomino Horse Breeders Association show in December. He is a clever little horse and seems to enjoy learning. So far he can lead, tie up, be hosed for a wash and also travel in the float – all without any fuss. Now I’m slowly asking him to trot beside me without him thinking it’s playtime and jumping around with excitement. His white winter coat is slowly loosening and falling out, showing a lovely golden palomino underneath. I try to hurry the process along with a lot of grooming, but the process still seems to take a long time.

This is also a busy time of year for eventers. My daughter and I have been to several one day events with her thoroughbred, Doc. They are improving with every outing and we love the way Doc is so willing to jump any obstacle my daughter asks him to. He’s a really super horse and we love him.  

 Both the mares have returned to stud. Hopefully this time they will conceive and carry the foals through to two healthy births. They are certainly in good condition at the moment; with dappled coats and a gleam in their eyes.