It’s been a fun couple of weeks with updates coming in on many of the horses who have left our program in recent years.
We have more than just imported horses here on the Flying F homestead. In fact, one of the first equines to set foot on this property was our small pony, Chico (aka The Governor). I bought him as a companion to the first couple of horses and he turned out to be a one in a million pony beyond anyone’s expectations. He carried around all of my nieces and nephews, and then my children and all of their friends (hoo boy am I glad that my kids have outgrown “pony parties”!). He’s been a rock of steadiness and confidence building from the get go, and I probably get asked about how he’s doing more than any other equine on this property.
Sadie outgrew Chico a couple of years ago. We had been struggling to get him ridden as often as we wanted and so I started thinking about leasing him out. A PERFECT opportunity arose and he is now at a dear friend’s house, teaching her nieces as he taught my daughter and so many others through the years.
We just got this update today:
I’m so proud of the kid and the pony and so grateful to see Chico fat and happy and well-cared for. A huge congratulations to his whole team and I can’t wait to see what else this dynamic duo accomplish!
In “taller” news (i.e. Horses)
Rasen BHS made it to his fabulous new home in NorCal and has fit right into his new life with all the grace and aplomb that we expected of him.
FF Bella (now showing as FF Spotlight) has been out at the season opener shows in Monroe, WA these last 2 weeks carrying her kid to many top placings in the 2’6″ Hunters. Way to go, Lauren and Bella!
FF Cormorant (now showing as Mr. Big Shot) headed down to Thermal with his team this year and was an absolute star in the 1.30m classes.
And final update for today – I just got word that Campiro (now showing as “Charlie”) was sold to a new owner in New Jersey and is already cleaning up on the show circuit with her. I am thrilled to see Charley still killing it in the show ring and so happy that he has landed in such a terrific place!
