Well, the summer has flown by with good weather and some bad. Some, like the rain we epxerienced at the Happ's CDE In June 2010 was horrible. That was industrial stregth mud that seemed to stick to everything and didn't want to come off! We managed a respectable 3rd place in Training Single Pony but it was like trying to dance Swan Lake in a bog.

We have purchased a new Kutzman marathon cart that we expect to be delivered anyday. We are excited to try it out at two events in September, Happ's Driving Trial Twice and the Teddy Bear CDE. You can get more information on both of these events on our "Events" page.

Aleks Markovcic will be joinging our team as navigator or "Gator." This is an essential part of the driving team, just as essential as the driver for it is the navigator who is responsible for keeping the wheels on the ground around the hazards! He will also be responsible for keeping the proper time on the course and making sure they stay on course, don't miss any markers or hazards. It is a tough job but full of adrenalin which, last time I checked, is still a legal drug and one of the most adictive! So, come out to one of our events and cheer our team on!

Tabitha

It feels as though we have escaped winter early here in the Pacific Northwest. The flowers are beginning to bloom, the horses are shedding their winter woollies and the days are steadily getting warmer and longer. It is easy to face the spring with optimism and hope for a great new year.

We are excited about getting back out to competitions with our horses this spring, summer and fall. Keep an eye on our calendar as it will be updated with our planned shows. This is a great time for people looking to buy a Haflinger or interested in learning more, to come and meet us at the shows and see the horses performing and (we hope) looking their very best.

We are also excited about attending the 2010 World Show in Austria this year. This is always a fun, festive and educational experience for everyone. We are hoping that the air travel and the weather treats everyone well on their journey.