Levi's First Endurance Ride

Hi Joyce,  I know Mary emailed you about Levi"s first ride. Levi did very well most of the time but he did have some moments of brilliance. The start of the ride was a little hairy but we managed to survive and so did the other riders. All in all he took things as they came without much fuss. We"ll see how ride two goes. Hope the start is a little smoother. Hey but you can't have everything. He'll get there. He came in 18th over all which wasn't bad for a first time. I think I'll keep him.  Enough about the greatest horse in the world lets talk about his brother. Sedona is growing like a weed. He is shedding and his favorite place to be brushed is   his neck. He has a good many similarities to his brother [ like a big attitude ] but he is going to be taller. He has adjusted very well  to his new home. I haven't done to much to him yet because of the miserable weather. Spring will be here soon and look out. He is sweet and handsome and I'm certain he will do great. Our horse friends have looked him over and think he will do just fine and I did a good job  picking him. If I did a good job then you and Ralph did one also. Thanks for allowing me to share in your dream. Most days I'm certain that I'm living in a dream world.  Lucky me. Out of time have to run. Will send more later. Thanks so much. Nina                   

Hi Joyce
  I haven't been here in a while, But Oh my goodness Courge gave you guys a beautiful daughter didn't he. Honor Jubilee, Has really turned into a head turner. The foals you will get from her. Wow. so how has it been going? I hope fine! How has it been with Fare Thee Well, and the new Stallion. God Bless and take care of yourselves. I am looking for some land too Purchase. I've been looking out West, Although I would love some place in either WVa or PA. but for the amount of acres, West is alot cheaper. So far anyways. I'm still looking.Wish me Luck. I'll need it. 

Ed Semidy  

Your Morgans are so beautiful. I thank you so much for sending that dvd. I like Misty all the more having seen her moving. I love the fact that she is so heavily JK bred. I would like to see a cross on my Jordy. That would be a pretty baby! I truly like everything about her.

Candi

Joyce,

I will send you some video possibly after tonight.  Her trainer is so impressed with how smart she is.  She knows the 7 Parelli games already.  Her mane is growing long and beautiful.  We are bonding very well.  I love her so much.  The last pictures I have were taken weeks ago.  I will get some of her with my phone and forward them to you tonight.  I know that you would love to see the updates so I will try to remember.

Thanks,

Melissa Thomas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBZSBGHm0RY

Here is an update on your baby, Autumn.  I love her so much and our bond grows stronger every day.  I think that my trainer who hadn’t worked with Morgans before is really surprised how intelligent and perfect Autumn is.  I catch her kissing her as well.  I do worry sometimes that she will never want to part with her.  Autumn and I are past a level 2 in Parrelli.  She follows me everywhere.  Well, enjoy the pictures.

God Bless,

Melissa

Joyce,

Here is an explanation of the levels of Parelli http://www.parellinaturalhorsetraining.com/levels-pathway.  It basically means that Autumn and I have a great relationship and she will do most of what I ask of her.  She is trained to voice commands and actually grooms me.  It is so funny to watch.  She leaves the herd and comes to me when I arrive.  She will walk with me without a halter.  It is incredible to see how quick she picks up on things.

I will keep you updated.  Thank you so much for having a dream that I now share.

God Bless,

Melissa

    Levi of Maple Spring

Joyce, Just a note to congratulate you on the new arrival. She's mighty cute. I also wanted to sing Levi's praise to you. We had him out with three other horses last night and he couldn't have done better. Everything I asked of him he did with grace and style. I couldn't  have been more pleased. What a great horse! Nina

Joyce, It's been awhile since I've given you an update on Levi. I've been working with him at getting out away from the farm. He has become more mature since the fall and is ready for adventure. We have trailered him twice this week. Today was special because he went with strange horses and he did great. We were all impressed with how well he did. As Mary commented he is turning in to a regular riding horse. I couldn't have been more pleased or prouder of him. Nina

Joyce,

   What a pleasure it is to see well-mannered youngsters adjust curiously but obviously in an unconcerned manner to something different. Marquis is testament to the foals you put on the ground and sell. I know you hated to see him go.

Cindy