Raised from birth, this 3/4
Thoroughbred 1/4 Percheron cross mare has become quite the
behemouth--17.1 h, but is cooperative and well mannered. Canter departs
have been mastered,
we are continuing with basic fencing that now includes in and outs and
spreads,
she gallops quietly cross country and recently we started side saddle
work,
which has been simply amazing--she has a natural infinity for going
aside.
In October and November of 2004, Annie, a college student, was visiting
and agreed to school Bella over some fences--what a sight to behold
[both
Annie and Bella]. This mare loves to jump, as you can see in these
photos,
taken the first time she was seriously schooled over a line of 2, 3,
and
4 fences with heights of 3'3"
She has 2 stars!
This is her first turn out here at Dreams
Come
True Farm.
Once done kicking up her heels, I enjoyed watching her make 2 slow
trips around the perimeter of the pasture, checking it all out.