And the winner is......................

Sandy has won with the names "Gladys" & "Gertrude".

Congratulations.

Ann & Grant made the choices.

Flashback: Winter sleigh rides

With fall coming can winter be far behind.

More sleigh rides this year with "Jack" are in the plans.

See also:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOWzW3VKkpI

Checking out the new livestock trailer

Sure looks like it should do the trick.

2009: Special Horse treat recipe

Thanks Luanne, Erin & Julie for the treats & recipe.

I tried one myself, and they are good.

More rides with Jack & the buggy

Toby came this a.m. with his family.

They even brought some home-made horse treats. Thanks.

Holy cats-More kittens

Another nest of kittens born on the 18th of August.

Flashback: Super, the Hackney Horse

Super was our first carriage horse we showed more than 20 years ago.

We have learned a thing or two about horses and harnessing since then.

2009 Dundas Cactus Parade

Supporting Mark Preece Family House

Thanks Elizabeth for the ride in your 1960 Morris Minor Convertible

Flashback: Visiting a farm

Even as a small boy I was visiting farms.

Notice the chickens, ducks, and the horse.

Life is indeed a cycle.

Toby drives Jack

Another good morning of driving.

We're happy with the fit of the harness.
Thanks again Toby for your help.

Flashback: Belgium team from years ago

Connie & Tara were a good team.

Looks they need more work to slim them down.

Twins visit the farm

Max & Tilly had a visit at the farm for the weekend.

They loved playing with the kitten.

Erin also rides Bonnie

Bonnie is truly a gentle giant.

Colleen rides Bonnie

Who says Clydesdale horses are too big to ride?

2009: CVF Name the Heifers Contest

Once again this year we are holding a “Name the heifers contest”.

The winner will receive a free winter sleigh ride.

In the attached picture, the 2 heifers, who need names, are out front.

Their older brother steers (BB & CC) are supervising the proceeding.

The decision of the judge is final. Bribery is allowed.

Flashback: Michelle at CVF:

Michelle was the first to help with the horses.

Now she is married and has two horses of her own.
Here she is starting Laddie in harness in 2004.

JD takes Jack for a spin also..

Elyse took this photo on her new blackberry camera.

Elyse had a turn at driving Jack

Jack in his show harness

Elyse & Toby came today again to help with Jack.

Jack is patient and likes to please.

Flashback: 2009 Barn Dance for Mark Preece Family House

I don't know about other people but I sure had fun.

Nice to have lots of photographs to relive it.

Paul's donkeys

These are cute but......................

Definitely a cute friendly kitten

Flashback: Freddie at CVF

Freddie & Lee kept horses at the farm for years.

Now they have a nice new farm of their own.

Jack & his new show harness

Toby is a great help with fitting the new harness.

With each adjustment it gets better.

On to Aberfoyle Fall Fair on Sat. September 12.

A honey of a year at CVF

Dorothy already has over 100 lbs. in her one hive.

This is the best start in years.

Natalie with the new kitten June

Andrew & Natalie visit the farm.

Great visit & Bonnie had to give them a ride.

Flashback: Boomer and his friends

We made a quick trip to Sexsmith Farm in Ridgeway to see Boomer.

He's at a great spot with lots of friends, even goats.

See: www.sexsmithfarm.ca

Sweet photos of Jack in his new show harness

Almut & Toby gave me a hand with the new show harness.

With a little more adjustment it will be great.

Also have to braid the mane and tail.

Flashback to 1947

Many happy days at my grandparent's farm as a child.

No doubt why we have a farm today.