Syttende Mai and an Upcoming Journey
Wow what a week! We have a “little” Norwegian parade in my neighborhood on the 17th of May (Syttende Mai) each year. It’s to celebrate Norway’s Constitution Day. This neighborhood has always been known as the Scandinavian area of Seattle and our Syttende Mai parade is the biggest one outside of Norway.
I’m part of a committee that organizes a group of Norwegian Fjord Horses to participate in the parade. It’s so much fun to see the kids interacting with the ponies. Some of them have never met a horse in real life. Oh! And we got a first prize trophy for the 2nd year in a row! Woo! Woo! Heres a good little video of the parade, we’re in there somewhere: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWi7Pa1Hfx0
About Leo. guess WHAT!!! He’s doing great! One of the trainers called Jim and said, “Well, you know, your horse has a temper….” We got a pretty big chuckle out of that. But the good news is that they don’t think there is anything seriously wrong with Leo. They think he’s got all the tools and will make a great rope horse. The only thing is getting past his temper.
I can’t wait to see him. I just really want to check on him and make sure he’s doing ok; you know, give him a hug and let him know we haven’t abandoned him. It’s going to take me about 3 hours to drive out. Long drive for a lesson eh? I can’t waaaaait to see him though!
I’m feeling really good about having a lesson too. Even though my last lesson was such a bad experience, I have a good feeling about the trainer. Also, I’ll be with Leo, not some horse I don’t know. I feel a lot more secure with him, temper or no, he’s my pal.
That ain’t temper it’s character. Least that’s what I call it when Chris says I got a bad temper.
I think you want a little of that in a cow horse. Kinda shows they got a mind of their own. Sometimes it’ll clash with your idea at the time but when things get serious he’ll be able to do his job and let you do yours.
23 May 2008 at 5:14 am
Jim got a call yesterday, someone offering to buy Leo. I’m going to have a heart attack. Leo has two more weeks to show his stuff. If not, he’s a goner. I think my heart might get kinda broken if that happens.
I’ll see him tomorrow though. Jim is going with me to check on him.
23 May 2008 at 2:40 pm