Friday, April 24, 2009

Deluxe Treatment

Many of you might remember the several months writing block I had. You know, the times when there was absolutely nothing going on at GGYR yet I posted anyway. Well, those days are long gone! We are some busy people now a days. I have gone from having nothing ranch relevant to write about, to having more than I can handle in one week. Good problem to have.

Because I have a BBQ luncheon to prepare for, I'm going to leave you tonight with a couple pictures of Black having a really hard day. Poor horse had six adorable girls lovingly brushing him at one time. Rough conditions.
I'd say this is a far cry from his days as a working/roping ranch horse! Again, we are so grateful our family cattle ranch manager donated him to GGYR. I think Candido would get a kick out of the life Black is now living.

Candido tells the story of a day about twenty years ago when his wife got it in her head that she was going to groom Black and braid his mane. That's exactly what she did. When Candido later saw his tough working horse looking like a pampered freak, he was not pleased in the slightest. He immediately went for a pair of clippers and cut Black's mane completely off!! I think that was the last time Flora ever made that mistake.
Black, enjoy all the love you can get--you've earned it!

Galloping Grace...bringing pure joy to horses.

10 comments:

Cindy said...

Good for Black= he does totally deserve it!!!

Trish said...

Thanks girls. He still looks great

Paint Girl said...

Black, you are one spoiled horse! Livin' the rough life are ya?
Just seeing all those girls brushing away brings a smile to my face!

Pony Girl said...

That is such a handsome old boy! He's been through a lot, but this has to be the cherry on the top! Has his personality changed since his roping days, now that he's a GG youth horse? My horse was really "all business" and kind of indifferent when I first got him. I think I've- I know- spoiled him a bit too much. But more than that, I think I've allowed him to show a bit of the personality I knew he had in there somewhere! ;)

Dan and Betty said...

Those kids were great. They all worked hard with no complaints, loved on the horses, and had a great time riding.

It was a joy to be around them.

Dan

TjandMark said...

A troublemaking person might suggest that Candido is insecure in his masculinity... nah, just a guy lookin out for his friend.

Mikey said...

What a nice horse. That surely is the deluxe treatment!

Laughing Orca Ranch said...

What a life.....can we switch places, boy? lol!

~Lisa

Keri said...

I would have been so mad at Candido!!

Glad Black is getting pampered. Did he get his nails (hoofs) painted too?

Andrea said...

Black looks like he is in heaven!! What a lucky man!! Just let those girls know I have about 15 more over at my house that need done next!! :)