BEventing Team Departs for Aiken!

I am writing this just 24 hours after loading Irish & his buddies on the van to Aiken.  One hour ago, Babette texted to say that the van had just arrived with all occupants in good shape.  Irish however, had broken his halter 3 times, though we are all suspecting his neighbor Tahd was the actual culprit.

Below are some pics I took during the loading.  Many thanks to TJ of Potomac Horse Carriers for getting our charges safely and happily to their southern abode... you are awesome!

Next up is getting myself, office, cat etc. packed and on the road this coming Sat.  Mother Nature is not going to be very nice though... dumping another 8-15" of the white stuff tomorrow, ugh.

First, the FOOD:

Emily Merrill handing over Doug...

                     no problem.

Matty wasn't so sure this was a good idea...

         

... until he felt the famed "TJ Cheek Pinch".

Irish says... "I know what to do, (tho I may not want to do it right away)"

Tahd.."yum, nice halter you got there Irish.  Looks tasty".

Irish: "the halter's all yours... I get the hay"   

We were delighted to see that TJ is accompanied by a fearsome Security agent.

If any one tries to bother the horses... they'll get licked to death!!