New Edition To The Family!

The last time I was home to the fabulous land of Green Bay Wisconsin, I was able to meet my mother's newest purchase, a Paint mare. Now, my mother is famous for spontaneous purchases. In the past, she's been known to trade in one SUV for another in a day's time without feeling the need to inform anyone of her decision-making process. However, I'm told that my father had full disclosure on this one.

Her official name (the new horse, not my mother) is Lacie Lady Ace. This would also be a great name for an Old West saloon. She's a cutie - 3 1/2 years old and just put under saddle.

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And, I'd be remiss if I didn't put up some of her super-cute foal pictures:

Lacie's a really sweet horse. She doesn't know anything about arena work yet, but is eager and willing to learn. So far, she doesn't seem to have any attitude problems or mental disorders to worry about. You'd be surprised as to how high-maintnence some horses can be. I used to know one that would intentionally begin to limp before he had to go do anything. It was as if he was saying "Hold on there! I'm lame. That's right, the lamest. I can't possible do anything besides laying around and eating grain. Lamey McLamerson, that's me!" We had (expensive) vets come look at him only to find out that there was nothing at all wrong. Slick little devil. But no matter. A few whacks with a crop and he saw the light and began to move pretty well. (Who's laughing now, huh buddy?!)

So anyway, Lacie seems like she'll be a fun summer project for Mom. I'll keep you posted if she throws any members of the family off or does infact decide to go bi-polar. Stay tuned.