What happens in the backyard when no one is looking....

This is what happens when your 13 year old finds your ipod......

 

And really likes horses.....



Belated Happy Birthday to Aoife!

Aoife turned the big 13 years old on September 15th!

 

 

Where did the time go??????



4H State Show

Aoife and Marley competed at the 4H State Horse Show September 8-9. There were 18 miniature horses competing at this show - a huge jump over last year's show. This is the fastest growing division in MA 4H.
Aoife and Mr. Marley had a wonderful show - taking Reserve Champion in Gymkhana and Reserve Champion in Performance. Most importantly - great fun was had by all!

Trail Class - turning around in the box

Marley over fences!

Marley, Aoife, Stephanie, Wii, Marlena - Stephanie is the owner of the horses and the girls trainer.

The dynamic duo - Marlena and Aoife

All the loot....;-)

IEA Show 1 and 2

The IEA season began September 23 with a show at Aoife's home barn, Heritage Farm. She is competing in two classes this year: Flat and Crossrails. This first show she pinned first in her flat class and first in crossrails. The Heritage Farm Middle School team placed first overall.
The second show was October 13 at a barn in New Hampshire. This show was a repeat of the first - Aoife pinned first in flat and first in crossrails. The team took first overall.
She and her team are off to a really strong start!
Here are a few photographs of that first Heritage Farm show:

Aoife and Friends

Aoife on Zip

Checking my lead....

Team Picture - Aoife on far left