Aiken Aventures

Only 8:30 and its already 50 degrees!  Beautiful mist across the fields this am.  Getting rides done early and then off to Full Gallop Horse Trials to volunteer.  First real blog entries come tonight!

Aiken Adventures- jump judging

Its 75 degrees out! And Zion and I are stationed at fence 10 on the Novice track at Full Gallop soaking up some sun.  Red and Chris are also volunteering here today across the field.  I think it is so important to volunteer if u are able to do so, organizers are always desperate for help of any kind (trust me!)  And what better way to get your horse fix in on a sunny afternoon?  You have to do it right though!  A hat to block some sun, a little bit of shade, a chair to kick back in, and some citrus iced green tea makes the whole experience worthwhile.  Now I get to relax and check out the color schemes that are in this season, don't want Beacon and I to engage in a fashion taboo next weekend!

Devi Does Dressage

The dressage ring is awesome, Devi rocks it like a grownup pony!

Staying safe!

Organized!

Guess who???

Good Morning!

Hungry??

Our road trip goodies have stocked our kitchen! Thanks to all!!! :)

Welcomes

Welcome Charlotte Fyfe and her horse Andy. Valinor also would like to welcome back Kelly Springer and her mare Vee.

Night check complete, all ponies happy! Aiken Adventures start tomorrow!

We've arrived!!!!

Everyone's here safe and sound on a very uneventful trip south (yay!).  It's beautiful, in the 50s, so everyone is out stretching their legs naked!  The barn is beautiful!!!  Updates to follow!

Ready for Steeplechase

Thanks to Betsy and Kate, Erin will not have to borrow a hat for Steeplechase this year.

A migration send off party

We had a great time as we bid farewell to Erin and crew as they prepared for their annual migration to Aiken. Many thanks to all who came.

Safe travels

Erin, Joe, Michelle (Red), and Chris are heading down to Aiken, SC with 7 horses and 4 dogs!! Erin is taking her 3 horses, Beacon, Devon, and Ari along with Zion. Plus Sara's horse, Diem, and Brittany's horse, Stewart. Red is taking her two horses, Kealan and Moon plus Marly, Moose, and Dixie.

Drive safely!

2012

2012 is almost coming to an end. What is everyones New Years resolutions? It can be horse or not horse related.

Mine (Emily) is to go to some dressage shows.

Post what you hope to achieve in 2013

Happy Holidays to all!

Holidays

You know its almost near Christmas when the tack room starts filling up with lots of christmas cookies for the humans and treats for the horses.

Welcome

Welcome Chris Eastman and her horse Robbie

Water jump

Hunting season

Hunting season has begun. Trail riding out back is not advised. Stay safe everyone.

Welcome

Welcome Carrie Fyfe and her horse General Em aka Emmett.

Also new to the barn is a very cute mixed breed 3 month old puppy name up in the air at the moment. She was adopted by Lisa and Chris.

Welcome both Emmett and puppy