Feather’s One Year Anniversary

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 Friends of ours, the McMaster’s had an amazing horse, Prince,  from a Texas Irish Sport Horse stallion, Flagmount’s Freedom.  Melissa took that horse and increased his value by tenfold.  Part of it, was that the Flag horses can really jump and have amazing temperaments.  I heard that the McMaster’s had a young Flag mare in Florida that had some issues but was in my price range.  I talked to Lauren to see if she wanted to spend her money to buy this horse sight unseen.  Prince was enough for me to know that we had a good chance to own an incredible horse if we took a chance on her.  No part of the journey from Florida to Texas was easy-broken down trucks and numerous delays.  But once we saw Feather, we knew she needed to grow up some, gain some weight and learn to trust us.  You will remember major issues with this horse and trailer loading. And issues because she was just plain scared.  But it has been a year now.  I was surprised and pleased by a post on Facebook by my daughter, Lauren. It is shown below along with some special pictures commemorating Feather’s first year at Six Meadow Farm. 

Lauren Davis on Facebook–About this time last year I got news that there was a Flag baby for sale. My mom was SO excited because we knew what a great horse Prince was and thought if Feather was half the horse he is we would have gotten a deal. So I talked with Dee and got my savings out of the bank to buy my first ever “warm blood”. Dee then told me that she thought every horse had someone they were meant to be with, and …boy was she right. I could not be more thankful for the opportunity to bring this mare along and could not have found a horse that challenges me daily in the best of ways. Feather has brought back my love for riding because with her there is no pressure and with every mile stone or achievement we grow closer. This year has been a bumpy road but I would do it all over again, looking forward to a wonderful 2013 season with my Flag baby and many thanks to Dee, Melissa, and my mom because without them I would have never met this amazing horse.
Before she left Florida, young and dark grey with lots of dapples. She had yet to grow into her head which appeared oversized for her body.

Before she left Florida, young and dark grey with lots of dapples. She had yet to grow into her head which appeared oversized for her body.

It was a series of mis-adventures that caused a simple two day haul to last five with broken down trucks and walks down the highway at midnight. When the van finally arrived at Irish Day Farm, we rejoiced and got the first glimpse of our new horse.

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One of their first rides. Feather was slow and cautious. Not what we had expected. Most young horses are hyper and little nutty.

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Good jumpers learn to “bend” so you can easily adjust them through and around a jump course. It starts with the young horse and Feather was an eager learner.

The first time we jumped her, we were caught off-guard. These barrels are a little over three foot high and Feather was easily jumping over four foot. She is a natural and while we are taking it slow, she has not yet given us a clue as to exactly how high she can jump. But boy, she can jump!

I have enjoyed riding her as well. She is sensible beyond her years and has carried the our toddler friend, Miss Z, who worships her along with Jordyn for many safe rides.

I have enjoyed riding her as well. She is sensible beyond her years and has carried the our toddler friend, Miss Z, who worships her along with Jordyn for many safe rides.

Her first show, she handled it all like a pro. She has grown into her head and developed a lovely shoulder.