| So many things whirl in my head when I think of this big | | | | her hooves and doing other grooming as well, that she |
| project I've undertaken - finding the right breed of | | | | can be annoyed if I touch or brush the wrong places. |
| horse and then purchasing her, locating a quality used | | | | I'm still researching miniature horses, and have really |
| Western saddle and Western horse tack. | | | | enjoyed looking at some photos of some of them |
| Electric fence supply was sort of a dull, but necessary | | | | on-line. Apparently US Presidents have been |
| project to embark on. But I think with the choices of | | | | enamored of them, as Teddy Roosevelt bought a 39 |
| Havaheart, Gallagher and Zareba out there, who are | | | | inch Shetland for his son Quentin. He named him |
| all well-respected, I'll get good advice. It's the one area | | | | Algonquin and rode him around the White House |
| I'm going to hire out. | | | | grounds. The Falabella family from Argentina provided |
| Of course, I have finally settled on my aluminum trailer | | | | Bobby Kennedy with 3 Falabella miniatures, which is |
| and the horse trailer parts that I can't do without. I won't | | | | not a pony but a true miniature, and put them under |
| buy everything offered right off the bat. But the | | | | the Christmas tree for Caroline and John-John in 1962. I |
| Featherlite aluminum 11 ft. trailer is what I'm going to | | | | can't believe I missed that on the news back then, as I |
| start with. I'll put items on my wish list for relatives | | | | gobbled up all things Kennedy and horse. |
| looking for a gift idea that I can't afford quite yet - like | | | | I hope the electric fencing, or some alteration to it, will |
| a hitch-saver, extra lighting, safety signs and flares. I | | | | work for the miniature horse. I'm sure it won't have the |
| hope they won't think my list is too boring! | | | | same needs as a large American Quarter Horse. I |
| One thing I need to concentrate on is grooming | | | | need to make sure the two will be compatible. |
| supplies and "how to" guides on grooming. I've looked | | | | Thinking about the miniature horse tack, the thing that I |
| into horse hoof care, and already purchased a pick to | | | | can't wait to get is the little cart for the grandchildren to |
| clean Buttercup's hooves with. I've located a local | | | | ride in. I'll, of course, let my older grandkids ride |
| smithy who will help me with hoof care, like keeping | | | | Buttercup. |
| her shoed. I need to remember when I am caring for | | | | |