Meet Kitty

Monday, a new truck parked a new trailer at our property. Why?

Because we've got a new boarder. Meet Kitty!

Kitty is a retired, thoroughbred race horse. She's going to be with us for the spring. Her owner is a senior at UVA with two horses. Her training horse is at a big training barn and there was no room for her project horse, Kitty. The barn manager recommended she take a look at us over the weekend. She liked what she saw and now Kitty's here.

Kitty bonded to Annie immediately. I think they were both looking for a cuddle buddy and now they're attached at the hip.

Neither girl has much concept of personal space. It got Annie in trouble with Nibs, but Kitty snuggles right back up to her.

Kitty is a work in progress. She came covered in rain rot and without much fat on her. Her metabolism is nuts. She puts Nibs to shame! She eats almost as much as all of the other horses combined.

The timing of her arrival was real convenient for us. Nibs shipped out for training and Kitty shipped in not long after. Her monthly boarding bill will mostly offset Nib's training bill.

Carrie sent me a picture of the girls running around. Maddy joins in at first, but then stop to watch the idiots run around without participating further.

BONUS: Carrie also got a video of Annie trying to climb a gravel dust pile. She must have thought it was chasing after her, because she starts bucking as she beats a retreat!