Saturday, August 30, 2008

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Flashback: Boomer & Aberfoyle Fair

It was this time last year we were getting ready for Aberfoyle Fair.
This year we are working on driving Jack & Laddie single.
Life is always changing.

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Eric Lamaze wins Gold for Canada

What a great bond between man and horse!!!!

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Flashback: Ross is a winner

Another picture from long ago.
Ross won a first with his entry in the look alike contest.

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Grandson Liam turns Three

Another great party for Liam at Springridge Farm
Complete with pirate theme and pinata
Nice to see the family from Mexico

Dundas Cactus Festival Parade

Once again we rode in Elizabeth's 1960 Morris Minor convertible
in support of
The 50th Anniversary of the Hamilton Conservation Authority

Two old-timers at CVF

Bonnie, our Clyde mare is now 19, but.....
don't underestimate what she can do.
We are already planning things for next winter.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Flashback Wednesday: Ian and a goat

Here is Ian long ago with another entry for the Pet Show.
Rockton Fair has been part of our life at the farm for 29 years.
This year some of the grandchildren are coming to see the action.

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Won't you let us in?

It has been a problem with flies with all the rain this summer.
The horses love to come into the cool barn to get away.
Here are Laddie & Bonnie.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Flashback: Scott shows his steer

4H was a big part of life at the farm in former days.
Here is Scott with his 4H steer.
It was a great learning experience for all.

Sunday, August 3, 2008

"Touch the Past" hitches at CVF

Ken & Glenda hitched their horses for a wedding at Christ Church.
Just had to get a photo before the trip down #8 Hwy to Greensville.

Friday, August 1, 2008

Jack in the forecart

Jack is improving with each time we hitch him.
For a three year old gelding he is well on his way.
I'm sure he'll pull the sleigh this winter.

Flowers at CVF

It has been a great year with all the rain.
Lots of good produce and beautiful flowers.