Slybabies are growing up

This is Squirrel, a two-year old Slybaby. I finally got a chance to see her in her new home, where she is thriving. I don't know if she remembered us, but then again, I did not ask her if she did either.

She is in such good shape, looks beautiful, and is such an athlete. Watching the way she moves is a lot of fun.


All little girls have their moments, don't they?
Hop hop hop
oops--almost took out the camera man
Back to normal again.
I could have watched her all day.
But eventually someone has to get on her. This was her fifth ride.


The Squirrel has met her match in Bailey--she is doing a beautiful job with her. I know they will do great things.

Squirrel Girl grows up

This is the Squirrel, Hotrod's 2 year old filly that is owned by my friend Jodi and her family. She was the first Slybaby that ever left the farm. It was a big day.

She was scheduled to go to the trainer this fall, but Jodi's daughter got tired of waiting---and started her, herself. Bailey is 20 and this is her first colt to start, but she comes by her horse sense naturally. The whole family barrel races and Bailey has had her share of success in that field.

These photos are from last nite- day 3 of ever having someone sit in the saddle. She had previously been saddled and ponied by Jodi, over the course of the summer, so this was not too shocking for her. They led around the indoor arena the first nite Bailey sat on her, then the second day they went to the outdoor arena. There, Squirrel was not sure about moving forward with someone on her, but no one leading her. That is very typical Slybaby behavior--but VERY different from her brother Target, who is all about go go go.

She figured it right out though and is already trotting around, backing nicely--Jodi says better than some grown horses- and getting along well with Bailey.

I could not be more proud, I swear. It is possible that Jodi is more proud of Bailey than I am of Squirrel, but it is probably a toss up!