9.17.2013

cleared for take off

I am SO happy to report that Nemo has made a full recovery from stepping on that nasty, rusty, who knows where it came from, no good, bent nail! We are so thankful for the loving care Nemo received. Two weeks almost to the day, he is sound and cleared for take off by the vet. Whew!! Believe you me, we know that is not always the case. 

It's a special day when you overhear your trainer say "I just love you Nemo", as Koda & I passed my happy hubby riding his heart horse... 


Nemo

...while Nemo was healing, Brad rode his mare Cierra. Surely not the way he planned on starting his rides with her, but things work out for a reason...

First ride on Cierra

...altho it's not easy going from your steady-eady, to a young horse. Cierra will be a ton of fun to ride, and they'll soon become a great team. It will take some time for them to really tune into each other. Harder when horses are in training. Cierra is only three, the best is yet to come! 

3 comments:

C-ingspots said...

Oh, I'm so relieved and happy to hear Nemo is going to be fine. You're right, often that's not the case. Brad will adjust to the youngster, but it takes time. I was so spoiled for so many years riding my Kadie, and then having to start Harley and now in my "old" age, starting an aged horse. Not for the faint of heart...which I kind of am. :) Glad you guys are all having fun!!

The Dancing Donkey said...

I was just thinking about you, wondering how Nemo was. I am so glad to hear that there were no problems. Sounds like Ciera is going to grow into a nice horse. Congtrats all around.

aurora said...

Thanks so much for thinking of us! My husband is so happy to be back riding his Nemo. We truly feel fortunate.

Cierra is a special girl. I'm hoping he shares her down the road. It would be nice to ride a horse that wants to move. From what I can tell, my style of riding would fit well.