Carson Grove, Dk. B. M., 16.+h, 1999.

This gorgeous mare came to us from NJ, where she had close to two years of training after she came off the track. We were told she will jump a 2-9 course but was more of an event type which was apparently why they wanted to donate her.

When she came in she was very tight and uncomfortable around her chest and elbows- we are not sure why. Several acupuncture and massage treatments have really made a difference- but she needs time to just go cross country and move freely out and enjoy herself. Big solid correct mare, perfect project for a rider on a budget.

Adoption fee $600-

Update:

Carson Grove was adopted by Clarissa in PA. She was looking for a project to play with, groom, and ride on trails, and Carson Grove fit the bill. So far she is doing well, and we know she will thrive with a lot of one on one attention and love.

Update August 2007:

Hi, Bev!

I've been meaning to e-mail you, as promised, to let you know how Clarissa and Carson are getting along.  I've taught them in several group lessons now, and even in one private lesson last Monday night.  They are an awesome match!

During their private lesson last Monday, we had some really awful thunderstorms.  We were in a large indoor round pen, and the rain was falling really hard and the thunder and lightning were pretty scary, but Carson didn't even bat an eye ~ what a good girl!!!

In general, she seems like a very nice mare and doesn't seem to be bothered by much ~ although we have learned that she thinks cows are horrible, scary, evil creatures!!!  I guess we're all entitled to our phobias!  

She does still have a little tightness and discomfort around her chest area, but it seems to be improving with time.  She does let Clarissa groom her in these areas, as long as Clarissa is careful!  They have been riding English ~ and also bareback! ~ and things have been going great for them so far.  She's a very social beastie ~ her paddock is adjacent to the outdoor arena where I often teach and, if she and Clarissa are not riding in my class, she likes to stand by the fence and observe the lesson!

Just thought you'd like to hear how well they're doing.  And, by the way, Red's doing great, too!  He had an abscess in his right front hoof last week and ~ I have to brag a little here ~ he was a model patient!  Which is saying a lot for him, because he had to be on stall rest for about a week, and he normally hates to be inside.  Fortunately, the vet was able to drain the abscess, and he seems to be completely sound on it now, so his turnout privileges have been reinstated.  Other than that, he's doing great.  We recently had to decrease his feed ration because he was actually getting a little pudgy, if you can believe that!!!  

~Emmalee

Update November 2007:

 Hi, Bev!
 Clarissa, here! I'm so sorry I haven't been able to update you on Carson, but our net was cut and we've also been pretty busy. Anyhow! Carson is doing FANTASTIC! I've never been more proud of her. I saw that Emmalee sent you an e-mail, and it's true. Carson thinks Cows are evil.

 As Emmalee said, I've taken several lessons with her, group and one private and Carson's doing awesome.

 We did have a few set backs and I got thrown twice. And she did act up during a lesson once, however, everythings been up hill ever since. She still has her crabby days, but they're not quite as frequent.

 She is such a multi-talented Thoroughbred if I ever saw one! She does awesome under English, Bareback. AND! Western! She's an angel. And I couldn't be happier with her. I've cantered her three times since we got her. Although, it wasn't too shocking, just a stride or two.

 Yesterday, she was doing exceptional, I got one stride out of her! But we were just hacking around and chilling out. It was really fun. I'm sooo happy I found that ad on equine.com about Cat, because if I didn't, I wouldn't have found Carson. She's my bestfriend.

 ( And I'm glad Cat found a good home! <3 )

 She's been doing better about her chest, I was grooming her yesterday after our workout and I brushed her chest off and she didn't even flinch a muscle.

 All it's been is progress, after progress, after progress and it's been amazing. I'm officially convinced that Carson Grove is the absoloute best horse in the world! I could brag about her all day!

 Thanks, Bev! You found me my B.F.F.!

 ~Love Clarissa~

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