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October 2005 |
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Autumn in Florida and the temperature is still in the 90's. This is the month that the Ranch puts on their "Horse-a-Ween" every weekend. Justin and all the ranch hands and volunteers put on a great scare for the visiting customers. A Haunted Hay Ride and a walk through trail are all set up to scare the pants off their guests. Justin sleeps over the ranch on weekends to be more available. Sebastian has been enjoying his new paddock mate, a yearling. |
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October 4, 2005
Sebastian grazes while Justin gets his tack ready.
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Justin gets Sebastian ready for a ride.
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Off they go.
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The creek is fairly low today .
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Sebastian crosses the creek with speed.
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He leaps, and with 2 steps he's over the creek!
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Sebastian is wet & sweaty after running the trail 2 times.
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Sebastian waits while Justin cools him down with the hose.
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Awe, they luv each other....
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Munching on his grain.
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October 10, 2005
Sebastian comes over to us when we come to visit him.
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We check him over to make sure he is doing okay.
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Justin has a really great bond with him.
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Sebastian is such a handsome boy!
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Justin also climbs trees and plays in the tree house near Sebastian's paddock.
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The next day Justin rides in the arena.
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Justin spends alot of time with Sebastian so they learn each other.
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They love riding together!
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Meanwhile, back in Massachusetts, Sasha and Patches ride down the country roads with the beautiful fall foliage.
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October 18, 2005
Justin goes for a ride as the sun goes down
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He gives carrots to Sebastian and his paddock neighbor baby Bert.
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A different angel in the shadows.
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Free lunging.
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Sebastian and Baby Bert
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Close up on Sebastian's eye.
October 20, 2005
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Sebastian comes over to me.
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Sebastian free lunges around the arena
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I braided his tail.
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This is where all the ranch horses are tied to the hitching post, fed hay and wait for riders to come. Sebastian is waiting for Justin to take him out on a guide.
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Sebastian munches hay happily.
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Sebastian has been at the ranch for 5 months now.
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October 29, 2005
October is almost over. Sebastian and Baby Bert broke a piece of wood between their paddocks, so now they can share.
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Haunted Horse-A-Ween! |
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