ANNIE - 2003 chestnut Saddlebred mare

[schwung]

We haven't had any new photos of Annie in a while so I took a bunch today, just out in the pasture. She hasn't had any work the last few weeks as Ki has been her primary handler, and I've noticed she's actually getting a bit tubby. She looks great actually, both her and Willow are very naturally slender even when they have a good cover over their ribs just from the way they are built and their long backs. But she has put on quite a bit of poundage since she first came here and it suits her well.

Showing off her beautiful neck:


























Doing that Saddlebred head toss thang...

[Kea's Crest]

Spring must be the horse equivalent of "the holidays" for us people. There is just so much good food everywhere but no "big sweater" to cover up the indulgence. ;D

I think she looks great!

[Kea's Crest]

How tall is Annie? I've never found that in any of her info.

[schwung]

She's about 15.1.

[trillium]

Wow, what a difference. She is a beautiful mare.

Before:


After:

[schwung]

A few photos of Annie today, with a friend of mine who used to train dressage and who is volunteering her time to help us. Annie hasn't been worked in over a month but she was a very good girl (even for having her back feet picked!). She got a little balky but gave it up quickly and did not escalate it at all. She thrives on attention and really does want to please.

[shekaberry]

She looks really good; soft and round. That last picture shows that Annie needs to be a Dressage Queen!

[schwung]

More photos of Annie:












And being ridden by Robbi, Hope's adopter:

[schwung]

And a couple of very short video clips:

[coconut]

I can't figure out why people aren't falling over each other trying to get their applications in on Annie.... I love that face shot, especially. It just shows her personality!

[lexie luvs jumping]

would annie be a good horse for an intermiediate/advanced rider? thanks!!

[ki]

I worked with Annie today for the first time in a few months. The people who have been working with her have been doing a great job. I think Annie has really turned a corner. She was easy to handle, didn't have any major overreactions, and worked nicely with me despite my not having worked with her for awhile. She stood nicely in the crossties, which is something I wasn't entirely comfortable letting her do before. I was even able to pick up all four feet without trouble, despite my previous hesitations (from being kicked). Overall, I was really quite impressed with the improvements in her demeanor and willingness, so thanks to the people who have kept her going and pushed her forward! We even did a fun photo shoot and have some new, lovely shots of our handsome girlie.

[coconut]

Can't wait to see the new pics!

[schwung]

Here are the pics!

[coconut]

Annie is sooooooo pretty!!! She's gonna stop people in their tracks! I just know it