Domnarski Farm Blog Log: August 2006

Hi, Just wanted to say "Satch" and myself had a great time... Matthew and "Cocoa" were a great host. Both horses very anxious to get up the beginning hill...lol. And who cares if it rained towards the end.. I will be back, would enjoy the tour offered of the barn, land, and the sights... But from what I saw, and the folks who were so friendly... It was a great day... Thanks again, Alan & "Satch" countryeyes4u@aol.com

Marking trails...

I find this is the quickest way to mark the trails...and get an accurate count of the mileage. Puppy likes it too.

The Granby Regional Horse Council 2nd Annual Domnarski Farm Summer Pleasure Trail ride. The rain in the forecast kept most away but 11 riders and horses hit the trails. Two ladies from Groton, Leah from Belchertown, Glenn & Kirsten from Belchertown and Alan from Winchendon. From the Domnarski Farm was Matthew Domnarski on Cocoa, neighbor Bambi McQuaid on Roger, Danni from Chicopee on Nikki, Ronda from Ware on Sonny. The two ladies from Groton looked very experienced with trail riding and were out before everyone to complete the 10.5 mile loop. Leah likes to ride fast and that made Danni very happy. Lucky for Leah, Danni went the wrong way but knows the trails since she boards here. Glenn and Kirsten did some experimenting with a horse that hasn't been off the property...they missed one of the last turns but made it back after a few cars tore past them on the road. Ronda and Bambi made a good team alternating the lead when each horse decided the other should go first. I think everyone got wet except Danni and Leah...especially Matt and Alan who were last to return in the downpour. Wet...but still a good time!

These horses were professional...right out and in the trailer.

Puppy waits patiently for a ride...

Ronda gets Sonny ready.

Matt holds Nikki while Danni hoses down her rump.

Both crossties in the barn are full so Cocoa gets tacked up in the wash area.

Mark Girard smiles while Diane does all the work!

Domnarski Farm lemonade and brownie vendors.

Bambi McQuaid from Ware rides Roger with Ronda on the 5.0 mile loop while Matt gets ready for the 10.5 mile loop.

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Ronda and Bambi ride around the East Pasture/parking area just to get used to the comotion.

Glenn says they have another horse at home, much bigger than this one. Glenn & Kirsten decide to take this one out and its never been off the property before.

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Ronda leads Bambi up the trail...

Satch getting tacked up...

Alan Rochette sorts out the bit...not raining...YET!

That's everyone...plenty of room for more trailers. The two ladies from Groton, Leah from Belchertown, Glenn & Kirsten from Belchertown and Allen from Winchendon.