It's been a sad time at Southview Farm, Sandy's dad, Lloyd Brown, passed away on Friday. He was a very quiet and gentle man and we will all miss him. Even while already very sick he always tried hard to come to the barn, and the shows and clinics to see Sandy ride. We all have heavy hearts and feel for Sandy, Francis, and Esther.
I was hesitant to move the boys at such a time, but Sandy and Francis encouraged it. So, on Saturday Chambord and Remy joined Saumur for the winter months at Southview Farm. Packing the trailer was quite the chore, one tends to forget how much stuff there is involved besides saddles and bridles. It felt like packing for kids going off to college - which is not too far off, after all, they go to Southview to learn! And party... judging from the state we found them in yesterday. All three were absolutely caked in mud. No wonder with all the rain we are having. But they are horses, and deserve to have fun. At least there is no alcohol involved!
It seems Remy fit right in, he and Chambord are turned out together with another playful guy. Saumur is in a different group, he's close friends with Hopper and Sandy is very mindful of the social structures.
Last night Stacy, the saddle fitter, came to adjust Remy's and Chambord's saddles. We are good to go!
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