Clip, clop, clip, clop. You could definitely hear horses on Tamarack Drive in front of our house.
"Listen, Poppina," I said. "There's a horse. Take a look. Who is it?"
"It's Lisa!" exclaimed my wife. "And she's driving her team and pulling her big wagon."
Lisa and Mike (trainer, farrier, harness maker, and spiritual advisor) turned into our driveway shortly before noon .. and how exciting that was for all of us!
"Pete" was the new guy in harness .. just off Mike's farm .. being put through his rookie paces ... learning to pull in tandem under Mike's watchful eye and Lisa's deft handling of the reins.
Shires, Percherons and Belgians are powerful, beautiful animals. They perform Herculean tasks while inspiring respect from the handler and awe from the onlooker. They need to be trained, these big beasts, and respected, loved, led and utilized.
Pina and I were treated to an equine extravaganza, right in our driveway. We met Mike. Saw Pete for the first time. AND, we heard that Lisa has driven three big horses in harness, and is going for four-in-hand this summer.
We'll keep you posted.
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