Hello one and all

I'm a 40 yr old riding retread. I previously haven't had a horse since I was in HS. That was more years ago then I care to remember. For Valentines day this year my husband got me my very first team of draft horses (childhood dream). A mare and gelding. The mare didnt work out but the gelding is my baby. We are in the SCA and I do leatherwork for a living. Barding and his 'outfit' making is a blast. This is such a wonderful departure from reality for me. Heres a photo of myself on our gelding Jr. In our first set of SCA regalia. http://www.destrierleather.com/jr_barding.jpg We just found our 6 yr old daughter 20 yr old mixxed pony she is now learning from. Here's a photo of her mare Shiloh. http://www.destrierleather.com/ladyshiloh.jpg JC

Hi, Julie! What a cool picture of you and Jr! That looks like so much fun. I'm currently in the process of replacing my mare, who turned out to be totally inappropriate for me as I lost weight. After one injury too many (to me, not her), it was time to find her another home. The before picture on my profile is with her at a Christmas party. I'll miss her, but I miss feeling safe in the saddle even more. My new prospect will be showing this weekend, so I'll get a good chance to see how she responds to crowds and activity. I should be able to start riding her next week, just as soon as I see my orthopedist one more time. Wish us luck, she has been wonderful for all my "test-drivers," but you never know until you actually ride the horse for yourself. Deb