This is Ginger's mug shot as required by 4-H regulations so that she can show at the county fair. Ginger is strictly a trail riding or speed event little horse. She was a high strung, nervous wreck when we first bought her and I nicknamed her "Crazy Horse". After about seven years of hanging out with us and many miles under the saddle, she has mellowed considerably. She is Salena's favorite horse. Ginger is still quick as a cat but these days her nickname is "Tootsie Roll".
This is my beloved, Beau. He is a sure 'nuff cow pony and can "head or heel". That means that he has been trained to work either end in team roping. Sis will be riding him at the heading position. Up until this morning, Beau is my "babysitter horse" for my youngest son. We were in the right place at the right time today and a man generously gave Adam and very gentle little mare. We will be checking her out this weekend.
This poor fuzzy creature is Sam. Sam is an ancient of days horse. In his glory days, a cowboy once rode him to win the World Championship Calf Roping title. Don't hold me to it but I believe that it was in 1986. Now he is nearly toothless at 28 years old. On Thursday when the McCarter Clan rides, he will be calf roping and heeling for the last time. He cost me a fortune in high dollar Senoir Horse feed but he will spend the rest of his days hanging out and occasionally being led around with small children on his back.
Sam still had his shoes on tight but Ginger and Beau had to take a trip to see the farrier this morning. All trimmed up and shod, they are ready for a little trip south for a day at the rodeo.
Wish us luck!
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