Road Trip!

Here we go! 

We gave the truck and trailer one last wash before heading out. We even made it out of the house at 9 o'clock on the dot. This may be the only time we have ever left for a trip on time! 

We had a rocky start to our morning, two of our hens passed away presumably during the night. They were a couple of golden girls at a little over 7 years old, but it's still sad to see two good little friends go. Maryland was rainy, cold and wet when we left, so we set out with morales a little low. 

But luckily enough the weather here in Virginia is a beautiful 82*F with blue skies and green trees as far as you can see!

 

 

The outpour of support as I am setting out on this journey is just phenomenal, I couldn't ask for a better community to do this with. I can't wait to get pictures and videos up ASAP of the new member of the family!

For those of you who don't already know, we will be based out of Safe Haven Farm for our training. Safe Haven specializes in the rescue and rehabilitation of horses from slaughter, as well as others in need. The best way to describe it is as a small barn that does very big things. They have a huge amount of experience and knowledge that will give me a solid foundation to start my training towards this competition, as well as giving us (the mustang and I) a chance to educate as ambassadors for the Mustang breed. 

Our Set Up

We are heading home with an awesome set up to settle in at, as well as start up our training!

 The living pen, where the Mustang will spend its first few weeks or so.

The Round Pen: there has been more footing since this photo was taken, but this is where most of our initial groundwork will happen. It is right across from the other pen, and we can create a chute from A to B so that I can have more room to get work done. 

Both pens were modeled by Safe Haven residents Misty and Butterball. 

Tomorrow is the big day! Please stay tuned for updates and the first round of baby pictures!

Ride Strong!

-Allie