July 2nd was Julia's birthday, and her wish was to bring 5 of her best friends to The Golden Carrot; have them donate to the horses rather than get her presents, and help her help the horses for a day! This was encouraged by her mom Lisa who carpooled the girls out here; brought a picnic lunch for them including scrumptious brownies; and not only took these photographs, but helped with the washing, organization and sun-block application! So on July 8, the girls worked hard - they washed, with soap, TWENTY FIVE HORSES! In addition, they created nameplates for horses who didn't have one; and distributed 64 buckets of feed! I hope you enjoy these pictures as much as I and the horses enjoyed having these lovely girls visit.
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This is the birthday crew!
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The day was hot, and the assignment was Bathing Horses, so the girls changed into their swimsuits and we got started:
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The girls start with Sara, while Joyful waits her turn.
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These two mares were thrilled to be at the spa, and we had a real assemblyline going - one hosing, one holding, one scrubbing....
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Joyful finally gets her turn...
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Buck's height required special measures - the only way to clean his mane and topline was .... direct application of a bather!
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And even twitchy Navigator relaxed and enjoyed a bath...
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At this point, I think Lisa was too hot for photos, and she began helping the girls in one bath crew, while I supervised the other. By the time everyone was exhausted, 25 horses were clean and happy! Next, some of the girls began making nameplates:
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The girls did nameplates for Dion, Song, Star, Rocky, Lew and Duke. Give me a little time and I will post an individual picture of each completed nameplate on the page of the horse it was made for....
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Some finished nameplates:
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Then a brownie break....
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The day was winding down, and the girls worked together to bring buckets to hungry clean horses....
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Peanut gets her dinner while Dion waits impatiently...
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And Ronan doesn't think he should have to wait at all...
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The girls team up to feed Mary and Debbie simultaneously...
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And finally, the day was done.
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It was a wonderful day, and I think the girls learned a little something about horses, as well as having some fun. I hope to see them again, maybe even before summer ends....
Thank you Julia.