Well, the last few months flew by! I attended the Hanoverian breeders course and stallion licensing in Verden, Germany. What an amazing and educational experience. It was a wonderful group of people from many different countries that attended, all with a keen interest in Hanoverian breeding and genetics. To see the stallions at various farms and breeding stations in real life was such a great opportunity. Upon returning, I had about two weeks home before my next adventure began. A trip to Montana to visit friends and experience not one but two American Thanksgiving dinners before heading to Australia for two weeks. That was an amazing trip and I have many fond memories. I was not traveling with horsey friends so. I did not search out any warmblood breeders there but I did tour some vineyards and various beaches which was lots of fun! However, it is great to be home with the horses.

I marvelled at how much the foals grew while I was away. There was a bit of cold weather in the fall but for the most part it has been very mild and unfortunately very muddy. The foals are weaned now. This was the easiest year yet for weaning….no fuss at all! The three fillies had their feet trimmed this past week and were very good. They all were haltered and led to the barn from their paddock individually for the first time. They were terrific! During the winter months we will bring each one individually to the barn so they can be brushed, feet cleaned and receive general handling which we feel gives them a great start in their young life.

Our three year old filly, Lenah (Licosto/De Niro) has been at the trainers for a couple of months. He does an absolute fantastic job with youngsters. We will be picking her up soon and look forward to continuing her training . She is not a big filly but athletic, has super movement and a sweet disposition.

Safira, (Schwarzenegger/ World Cup II) one of our broodmares is moving to a new home as a companion horse for the time being and perhaps later, shall resume her broodmare status with a breeding lease. She has had two fillies who have inherited her super mind, willingness and easy going temperament.

Hoping the next few months of winter are not too harsh!

Below is a photo of Lenah in training at TS Performance Horses in Pictou, Nova Scotia.