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This weekend has been beautiful, we had lovely rain Thursday and Friday night which has helped cool it off slightly and has been perfect for the ring and for riding.  I groomed it Friday afternoon, and then an unexpected rain Friday night made it just that little bit better.  I made an agreement with Bryan, if I helped clean the house, he would help me set a new course.  He is so good to me.  All is set and measured, now I need some decoration, will get that completed this week.

This morning, after getting the horses settled in under their fans, lightly groomed and fed, Terumi, Simone and I headed out to see Lynda Payne of D & L Livestock in the VA mountains in North Garden near Charlottesville.  I contacted her as I have been in search of the newest equine member of Team Brydelle, and just as I was getting frustrated with my search, she checked in with me on Facebook to see how it was going.  I told her still looking, and happily she had a few that fit the bill.  We were excited to visit with Lynda again, she is an honest and knowledgeable horsewoman, and each horse she showed us was exactly as she described.  I locked in on one bay TB mare almost immediately, I like pretty, and she is pretty!  She has a great brain and movement to back it all up, so it just got better and better.  So, we now have our newest member of Team Brydelle.  Sadly due to my schedule, I can’t get her until Friday but no worries, I know she is in good hands until then.

I was so excited, I completely forgot to take any pictures or video, despite having both camera and flip Video with me. Duh!  Simone was the first to ride her and did beautifully with her.  Lynda compliment her seat and riding several times, I was so proud of her, getting on an unknown ~16+hd horse who isn’t in a regular program, and she did with such grace and easy.

Driving away on cloud nine, we headed for lunch at a wonderful little find that Lynda had recommended the last time we visited her, Dr. Ho’s Humble Pies.  And they did not disappoint once again, the pizza is delicious!

This evening, Glenda had her do-over lesson after Friday’s wardrobe malfunction and it was a stellar one!  As said previously, she is a re-rider, and is coming along so well with her sweet, reliable partner, Fletcher.

Just a great way to end the weekend and start the new week.  Thanks to all of my clients, horses and family for your undying support and commitment, I am so blessed to be part of all your lives.

Lots of exciting news is on the horizon for Brydelle Farm so check back often and feel free to post a comment.