Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Seasons Greetings

This year is quickly coming to an end and it's good to have the weather a bit warmer so we can get out with our horses over the holidays.  It might be a way to wear off some of the extra Christmas pounds!

It seems strange around here without my girl Fancy. I will miss seeing her tear up the hills and lead my pack when I whistle them up from the back 40.  She has gone to a good home and for me that is the greatest blessing for her. She will be having a new and exciting life with Angie.  Thanks to those who have emailed regarding my sale of Fancy, they were consoling and thoughtful.   I had to deal with some other emails from family and friends who's opening lines were "how could you!" LOL  In particular from a young great neice who saw her grow up and imagined her here for life, just for her. She will be better served by Zoie or Spirit, who will be school masters for her through a few more years. 

I was checking through my posts and came across one that was in my "drafts" file and never went out to you!  It was my notice of the year end meeting, which I had planned in November, the Grey Cup weekend.  Oh well, with only 7 members I think we can manage to manage our club through emails for now and get together in the summertime for any serious decision making.  

Here is our club report to date.  We have 7 members, as mentioned about.  Kurt and Angie both paid their memberships this week.  Congratulations to Angie on becoming a first time Fox Trotter Owner & welcome to the club!  If anyone would like to personally welcome her to the club, here is her email: awed@mts.net
Our bank account stands at $ 283.98 as of Dec 21,2009. 

Don't forget to send me news and pictures of your fun with your MFT's!  I only have one now, Zoie, and am SOOOO looking forward to riding her more and going to Kurt's clinic in the spring with her. With Serena my Paso Fino, and Spirit my TWH, my ranch is pretty multi-gaited, but my heart will also beat fastest when I think about the MFT - Missouri's pride!

Have a safe, joyful, peaceful Holiday Season and a horsey New Year! 

Barb & Zoie

Picture taken in south Spruce Woods Park, August,
where I rode with fellow MFT owner/rider Darlene Fisk & some of my best friends from SK. 

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Marilyn's MFT

Marilyn, a new member of our club sent this picture of her MFT gelding. She just got him this year.  She is looking forward to riding with us in 2010.  Cheif, came from the US & is her first Foxtrotter. Isn't he a cool looking horse!  Of course, I am partial to spots myself!   Happy Holidays to you Marilyn & Cheif & all our members & their MFT! 
See you in 2010!  Send us some of your pics!