Copper has a cousin!

We went to see Copper's cousin "Freckles" at the Gilbert Farm today. Yes, that's what used to be Coppers home. James bought her and is training her. She is 6 years old and has only been used to wean Thoroughbreads. However, she is learning a whole new life beyond the pasture now. She and James are having a lot of fun. She is similar in demeaner as Copper: laid back, fast learner, kind eye, good nature. She has 4 white stockings and, oddly enough, has 4 black hooves!

She is has a deep red color, is "frosted" = roan and has spots. Absolutely stunning. She has the littlest head! She lets you touch her and handle her everywhere.

James saddled her up for us and let her work out some kicks in the round pen before he got on. She backs up well and goes off your leg. But she is really still green broke. He said he worked some cattle with her and is doing really good.

We also looked at his gray mare "'Sandy" and Lora might be interested in her. I did not take a picture of her (sorry, forgot). But she is a more seasoned Grand-kids horse, that would work well for her. Maybe when the weather gets warmer we go back to ride her.