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Mr Ed?

The new kid on the (lifestyle)  block

Some childhood dream became true on Wednesday : Rusty arrived from Tauranga.

Such a lovely character,  not shy but gentle, a bit droopy looking.

Prefers to have his hooves cleaned from rear left clockwise and knows how to show you : just lifts them before you ask. Such a funny character. 

Will be starting with groundwork this week weather permitting. 

Trust my lovely wife will assist me. 🙂 

  • Unloading of Ingos horse "Rusty"
  • On the way down into the paddock
  • Mr Ed?
  • This is the first time Rusty and Shady meet
  • Rusty first time in our paddock

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