Nervous nellies and getting intouch with nature.

Friday was my first "official" monthly shoot with Rolling Acres farm and it was a success. We started out a little nervous, since for both Nancy and I it was new territory. Needless to say Duel was as cool as a cucumber soaking up the attention and seriously loving every minute of it.
A little back story about Duel; Duel raced in several Derbies and even won a race. He eventually started falling back in the races and Nancy pretty much swept in and saved the him. He's a smart horse and knew that race life just wasn't for him. ;) He's also wonderful at tricks, as you will see, and very in tune with Nancy. I hope to get like that with "my" horse Garrett. So here's a little peak at what went on that day..

Side note: The 2nd picture is of Nancy and her childhood horse Kid. Kid really does live up to his name as he seems to be quite an escape artist and unfortunately injuring his bag leg so badly during one incident that he can't be ridden as much. After ignoring advice to put him down, Nancy decided firmly against it (YAY!!!) and he's now enjoying his 17 year old self there at Rolling Acres farm.

Another wonderful day at Rolling Acres. :)

I had a wonderful ride yesterday morning at Rolling Acres Farm. Got to ride Garrett and I just had such a wonderful time. Tomorrow I'm going to have my first official shoot of some riders and hopefully I'll sneak some in of Nancy, the amazing owner of this wonderful place. Here are some shots from yesterday.

A gentle horse is a lovely experience.

I've been so lucky to have the opportunity to spend some time at the Rolling Acres farm here in SC. My newest love are these beautiful creatures that are just so gentle and with hearts as big as they are. A lot more picture taking and riding for this gal in the following weeks! :) Hopefgully no falling on my part and if I do fall I hope that no harm is done on my arms or hand.. need those to take pictures. HAHAHA! Happy picture taking!