Update on Zanita

Zanita has been at my sister Emma's farm in Saratoga Springs, NY, since December 2009. She had been doing very well with her training, but had hit a plateau. Zanita was going to come home on August 2, the day of my "equine related incident", August 2nd. (read previous post) As luck should have it, a couple of days later, Zanita had a "breakthrough". She will now be staying in Saratoga. I was at the farm this past weekend to visit with Zanita, and check-out her progress. I barely recognized her, except for her unusual blaze. She was nicely muscled, had gained some weight, and seemed to have matured. She was relaxed, and seemed happy. Katie, who has been working with Zanita, is doing a wonderful job. Watching Zanita nuzzling Katie,I knew a special bond had developed between them. My sister even felt that it was time for Katie and Zanita to start entering some schooling shows. To think that Zanita went from the racetrack to the polo field, to a killpen (on her way to slaughter) and to a beautiful farm where she is being trained for dressage!!

Am I Bored Yet?

Things have started to quiet down here. I am actually down to 3 horses and little Sage.Mark has brought Eva, Tequilla and Trick to Shallowbrook Equestrian Center in CT, where he is working. I'm sure they are not thrilled, as they will have to work this winter, playing arena polo. Zanita has gone to DaCory Farm in Saratoga Springs, NY, until April. My sister,Emma, who owns the farm was here for Thanksgiving, and was so impressed with Zanita, she offered to work with her over the winter. Divine is on the road to recovery. Her stitches came out today. It will still be about 5 more months before we know if she will be sound enough to play polo. We are hoping for the best. Its nice to have some "down" time. There are arena polo games at Shallowbrook, and UConn over the winter. What a treat it will be, to be able to actually sit and watch a game, and not have to act as a groom!