moving day

Well, the dilemma whether to move or not to move was drama for days, and I learned a lot about myself (and those around me) in the process. I suppose that was the point. I'm so grateful that Truth trumps satan's crap, and light cuts dark, and Grace is sufficient in the midst of it all. 

All of that being said and over with, we moved our girl successfully. It was a beautifully, sun filled, God breathed day, and I couldn't help but smile from ear to ear through every second of it. Seriously, my cheeks hurt. 

We met Gwen at her place around 9:30a. She was all ready to head out, so we threw Zeek's car seat in the back of her truck and drove to Linda's. Gwin loaded onto the trailer perfectly, just like she did when we trailered her here in the first place. She traveled well, too.

We loaded all our tack and gear and headed for "home".

Once there, we unloaded her and put her in the round pen just about 100 feet from where she'll end up joining her new barn mates, Angel and Monty. 

We played with her, fed her, gave her water, and Gwen "showed me the ropes" in the stables. I got myself all moved in, taking note of all the little blessings around every corner. 

My tack being low enough for me to easily get to it and move it around

The ample room for just our three horses

The peace and freakishly clean everything

The little "kitchen" for the twice a day spoiling concoction of fresh beet pulp, garlic (to keep away the bugs), and supplements specifically tailored for our horses

The open arms and hearts always offering to give or borrow things to me to use for Gwin

I couldn't help but look out at her and feel SO good about where she will be, now. So close to home, and oh so very very well taken care of. 

Zeek and I drove home for a quick lunch around 1p. It was so awesome to be less than two driving minutes away. We returned quickly with our books and snacks. 

Zeek played and I rode Gwin in the round pen bareback for awhile. Then I parked her in front of her slow feed bag and read some Max Lucado while I laid on her back. Just like when I was a kid. :)

Gwen returned form grocery shopping to set up a vet appointment with me for Gwin to be seen before we put the horses together later this week. The vet was in the area and available within the hour! So we met with her. She is wonderful! She checked Gwin's teeth and said they are great and won't need to be float for another year or so. She also gave her her last two shots for the year. 

I met Carrie, the other boarded. She's great. Super friendly and balanced. I can't wait to get to know her more. 

Gwen checked Gwin's hoofs for me (which I have been anxious and a little worried to hear a prognosis on) and she said they aren't really that bad. Just need a little trimming which she is going to do later this week as well. She and Carrie do their own ferier-ing, and they will teach me. Just another awesome thing to add to the list of awesome. 

Zeek and I were there until about 6:30 when we sent off to pick up a pizza at Papa Murphy's and head home for the night. By 8:15pm we were both sound to sleep. Dreaming of another day at the new stables with Gwiny. :)