Walking with Winnie

Friday, May 8, 2009

Vet said "Put Winnie to Work!"


Hi, Fans!

It stopped raining in Massachusetts today so Mom decided to take me out for a ride. I was really excited about going out.

Mister Albino had been wanting to take some pictures of me in action. He says I'm poetry in motion. He's dazzled by my blinding speed. The light was nice for a photo shoot this morning. Mom rode me to our favorite trail across from the barn. We did a bunch of flybys so Mister Albino could take his pictures. He kept saying "Just one more. Just one more. Just one more." Mister Albino is very nice but apparently he doesn't count very well. After the photo session, Mom rewarded me by dismounting and letting me eat grass. After my snack Mom and Mister Albino walked me back to the barn. We had so much fun I didn't want to go home. I wanted to stay out, but Mom said we had to get back because the vet was coming to examine me.


Dr. Morcom from Mill Valley Veterinary Clinic is my vet. He's very gentle and nice. He knows just about everything there is to know about horses. Since I'm a national treasure, Mom wants me to have the best care possible. Dr. Morcom checked my hocks and legs to make sure they are healthy and strong. He lifted up my left back leg and had me stand on three feet for a minute and then trot for him. Then he did the same with my right leg. Then he examined my back to make sure I can carry weight. He asked Mom about her plans for me and heard about our trip. Then he said, "She's sound, put her to work!" Something tells me "work" is not standing around eating grass or being horsemetized by Mister Albino.

(NOTE from Ann: If you want to see the rest of Winnie's action shots, click on today's blog title.)

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3 Comments:

Anonymous Missile Launch said...

Hi, Winnie,
I'm a former race horse. I must say you look very fast. I bet you could outrun me. Good luck on your walk!

May 14, 2009 8:30 PM  
Anonymous Your Daughter! said...

Mommieeeeeeeeee,
That photo of you and Winnie galloping is my FAVORITE!!! I want a copy of it so I can frame it for our house. I'll put it next to a photo of me and Asali. I love how you guys are always decked out in red. Have you noticed me and Asali are always purple??? Mom, when you make it here, we've got to take some photos of you, me, Winnie, and Asali... you guys matching in your black and red and Asali and me in black and purple! Then we'll get the boys in the photo for Christmas cards! :)
Love ya. See you in 2 weeks!
Love,
your daughter,
Isha JayaMae Gregory

May 16, 2009 9:08 PM  
Blogger CNEER said...

You are without a doubt my hero! Thanks for your decision to do what I have wanted to do since I was 30! I am now 61 and my best friend D.F. Sugarfoot has died; so that dream went with him. Kudos and the best of luck to you and Winnie! All of my best wishes. Vicky
PS> I know Sugar will be rooting for you too.

May 22, 2009 7:25 PM  

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