Waterford Estate Update

Just a few photos of progress around the ranch. Chris has finished fencing the turnaround bay which has just finished off the area nicely. It is really starting to take shape now.

Driveway trees in leaf

Driveway trees growing

Septic tank garden

The hedge is slowly growing

Willow tree in the paddock

Copper beech lawn tree

Paddock trees - Willow on the right and Tulip ree on the left

Another willow tree in the paddock

Panning from East to West

Panning back again from West to East

Turnaround bay all fenced off with post and rail

Inaugrual Arena Test Flight

So after waiting (not so patiently) since Friday afternoon, the arena had settled enough that I was allowed to ride on it. Mack drew the honour of being first horse on it.

The verdict: excellent. It rode really nicely. It is definitely firmer rather than softer, but not too hard. The sand provided a nice steady footing and Mack seemed more than happy on it. The only criticism I have is that it is very bright and glary, but the other sands we looked at we either too dusty, to shifty, too soft or too coarse. All in all, a very successful exercise I think!

And then it was Odie's turn.