New home for Blu and his mom.

After much soul searching, I came to the decision it was time for Blu and me to move on. His old home was perfect -- it brought him closer and put me in a position to offer world class shoeing service in a time of need. Blu is sound and stronger than ever so it was time to get to the work we are suppose to do and that is get to our bronze and silver medals. Schooling was tough in our current situation -- lots of kids populating a very busy school program -- great for the farm but not so great for us as we bobbed and weaved with the growing traffic in the arena. So off to a new home. A home focused on dressage performed by adults only. After a year of phenomenal healing Blu faced the trailer like he had been on it yesterday. My dear friend Mary generously offered her time and trailer. Her company was oh so welcomed. I was as nervous as a first time mother sending her child off to kindergarten. Without sleep the night before, I made lists and kept thinking about all those things I might be forgetting. I tortured myself for no good reason. Blu was the consummate school master. He went into his new stall, sampled the hay and stuck his head out the yoke opening checking out his surroundings. As I settled the paperwork and unloaded supplies he made immediate friends with his next door neighbor Samurai. After scoffing down his dinner, I took him outside to do a little grazing -- the first of the season. What a joy! Gentle breezes and a multitude of song birds chirping in the trees, welcomed us to our new surroundings. I felt true contentment and Blu never picked his face up from the new bright green sprigs of grass. I can't wait to ride tomorrow. Blu's new primary care taker showed me his turnout and chatted about how she would organize his day. Quick pinch yourself... this new home is just as I would design. How lucky is that?