Friday, January 9, 2009

Danada: The First Aisle


In these photos, I've just stepped into the doors of the main stable with more than 20 stalls. It is set up so that the stalls are in the center, with a few at either end against the wall, and with a very luxurious large aisleway wrapped all the way around. The history books claim that this plan was to allow training even during inclement weather. I imagine that could work, though it sure seems a bit strange to my modern sensibilities. Anyway, here is a photo of Dolly who greeted me when I first arrived. She was so unbelievably hairy! I asked whether she had Cushing's and was told that she just gets a good solid furry winter coat! Lucky girl! She hasn't a prayer of getting cold!