We seldom travel due to the responsibilities of breeding and foaling, so it is a nice change of pace to be 'on the move' a bit this fall with the young adults mares. The show season begins with the Maryland State Fair Hunter Breeders where Tanzer will be shown in the Non-Thoroughbred Division, followed by a trip to Dressage at Devon for the 7 year old who has primarily been a broodmare for the past three years. Margaret Hawkins has done a wonderful job with the green mare, and we hope she will show her under saddle for the first time at DAD. Handler Caelea will show Tanzer in-hand again this year and the pair will continue to gain experience in the arena. Tanzer is also scheduled to do the under saddle phase of her Mare Performance Test in October at the Hanoverian inspection in Leesburg, followed by Donarsagan who will be presented for her Mare Inspection. Lots of road time for the 'home-bodies.' Should be fun, and educational. I am incredibly grateful for Andi and Lori of A&L Horse Transport who do such a wonderful job hauling, allowing my knuckles to get a break from that lovely white color they are usually sporting when trailers are involved!
