Meet Silver!  We could tell from the very beginning that this was a good horse, one whose temperament made him perfectly suited for the job.  After talking extensively with Silver’s owners via e-mail and phone, Bonnie contacted her good friend Patti Jo and asked her to go take a look.  Patti Jo threw the kitchen sink at the horse, making sure he was safe and calm both undersaddle and in harness.  She tested his reaction to toys and other novel objects, and tried to get a good feel for his personality.  Meanwhile, back in California Bonnie was sitting anxiously by the phone waiting to hear Patti Jo’s report.  When the call finally came there was nothing but good news, the horse was wonderful!

Up next was the vet check to make sure Silver didn’t have any health issues that might prevent him from comfortably doing his job.  We were thrilled to hear he passed the check and set to work getting his travelling papers in order.  After that it was only a matter of arranging his transport from Wisconsin to California.  Silver’s first stop in California was at the trainer’s facility where he’s currently spending a few months getting his riding and driving skills polished.  Though he won’t be making his first appearance at NCEFT for another month or two, we’re enjoying updates from the trainer and waiting (im)patiently for his arrival!