Saturday we a had a special guest come out for his first ride on a wild horse from the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Curry Roberts, President of the Virginia State Fair, mounted up on Holland, one of my Shacklefords. Samantha, age 7, rode Manteo, a wild Corolla stallion behind him and Larry and Shelly rounded out the group on Porter and Samson, two Corollas.
It is always hard to say what most impresses people the first time they meet these horses. Of course, they are surprised that horses so small carry adults with ease. They are also surprised at the gentleness of these formerly wild horses, particularly the stallions. Their healthy bare hooves rarely escape notice.
The shot above is of Holland's sister, swimming in the wild. Those who have joined us for a swim in the James River are also impressed with how beautifully these horses move, in both turf and surf.
In fact, that one word may simply be the best description applied to my little horses--impressive.
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