May horses: Bowie

When it became obvious that Kaffi wouldn't be going down the trail this summer, Karen did what any reasonable, well funded horse person should do: She bought another horse.

Bowie is an eight year old unregistered Azteca (Andalusian/Quarter Horse cross) gelding.

Unlike Kaffi, he is almost exactly as described in his sale ad: a sound, good minded horse with plenty of experience.

Karen gave him a couple quiet days to settle in.

Then she asked if I would be willing to sit on him.

Of course, I couldn't say yes fast enough.

He was fine, so the next day Karen rode him.

After that, we took him around the pond...

and after that, he went on his first real off the property trail ride.

Even though I am solidly on Team Kaffi, I have to admit, Bowie is pretty awesome.

This has been a tough year, but right now, the horse part of my life is really good. I am looking forward to a summer filled with Olive, Kaffi and Bowie.