Monthly Archives: January 2011

Sometimes, in the middle of what is turning out to be a long, cold winter, Mother Nature rewards us for our perseverence with a day like today.  It was beautiful, the bright sunshine and milder temperatures (in the 40s) making … Continue reading →

Jade Hunter  1984-2011  We lost Jade Hunter Sunday afternoon.  A few weeks ago he injured his hip and he had been staying in the big barn. He was recovering nicely, feeling pretty good, and enjoying his barn time. Unfortunately, the decision … Continue reading →

If you had to describe a winter day in central Kentucky, you’d probably talk about a day just like today.  Cold but not frigid, cloudy but not dreary, snowy but not snowing—it was just a plain January winter Sunday. With … Continue reading →

Last weekend on a bright, sunny, winter day Laura Battles took some great photos.  She kindly allowed me to use them for this week’s blog.  She added a photo of Polish Navy from last spring as well.  Thanks Laura!  -Val

So often, it seems, life is full of little balances. Only last Thursday, a sad day to be sure, we lost Polish Navy.  I always feel a little odd heading to the farm for the first time after a loss. … Continue reading →

Polish Navy 1984-2011 Over the years at Old Friends, we have been fortunate to know so many wonderful horses. Today we lost an especially wonderful one.  Polish Navy was euthanized this afternoon, after injuring his hip earlier this winter.  He … Continue reading →

Happy New Year!  After a 65 degree day on Friday and rain yesterday, our snow is gone.  Today was a fine first Sunday of the new year, 32 degrees and bright sunshine.  That is fantastic weather for a horse, as … Continue reading →