A group of students and volunteers rode out to enjoy the sun and fall foliage with a tour of Gettysburg Battlefield. It was supposed to be a three hour tour. We got lost, we got stuck in deep mud, we were still an hour away from the trailers at sunset, we rode through Devils Den a day after Halloween under the light of a full moon. It was the best ride of my LIFE!!!
October 4th, 2009 SaddleView Horse Show
A great day was had by the whole show team! Riders competed in events ranging from Western Stock Work, English Trails, Show Jumping, Pleasure, and Equitation. Every rider placed in the ribbons, and we had quite a few First, Second, and Thirds. Most of all, we had a lot of fun and a few first time showers this time! Good job everyone!
2009 Rescue Ride!
This year's Rescue Ride has so far raised over $1400, and few straggling donations are still rolling in! Thank you so much for your support, and to our riders for their dedication. A fun day was had, and we finished our ride with a swim on the horses in Patapsco River.
Drill Team, Aug. 22nd, Montgomery County Fair
Gentle Giants attended the 2009 Montgomery County Fairs Rescue Expo Day. Our 6 horse Drill Team performed a lively routine throughout the day, taking the opportunity to educate the public on what a draft can really do, and how wonderful these rescued horses really are! Please watch and enjoy!
After their performances, the riders took the time to introduce each horse one by one and tell its personal success story of rescue. The crowd was given the chance to come up close and personal, and they got a chance to pet the big guys! The horses love the attention!
Monty Loses Battle with Cancer Aug. 2nd.
Our beloved friend Monty, became very quickly ill, and despite 72 hours of aggressive care, we were not able to save him. We declined an autopsy, but Dr. Brokaw believes he died of Lymphosarcoma. ClickHERE for the full story. You will be missed, good friend.
Howard County Fair Draft Horse Show, Aug. 9th
Gentle Giants was well represented at this years Howard County Draft Horse Show. We showed under saddle both English and Western, and also Pleasure Driving. Here Manhattan and Hanna win a fourth place for Adult English. Hanna doesn't even ride English and she still placed!
Waylon and Christine took a 5th place in Western Adult.
Hanna and Christine got into a light-hearted competition with the Pleasure Driving Class! Hanna was betting that she and Manhattan, the NYC carriage horse, would whoop us by a landslide. Christine believed she and Waylon, a lifetime Amish driving horse, would clean up the class with his flashy good looks and hard working attitude. See who wins!
