Keno Updates

[twisting]

Time for my semi-annual Keno updates. He's doing amazing! Like always.

First off this summer I am heading to Afghanistan, and won't be able to ride him in the shows. I won't be back until Feburary. I didn't want him to sit idle, and it just so happened a young lady who also rides with my trainer was short a horse. The boy she was going to ride sliced his leg open two weeks before the first show.

We decided to do a trial and have her ride Keno at the first show of the season. There were a few bumps in the road. Keno is tooo darn smart, and he learned she wasn't quite strong enough to keep him straight to the fences. After a little fit of "Hey! I can duck out right before the fence!" which we got straightened out with a few solid schooling rides, the two of them did amazing. They ended up being champions in their division at the first show, and reserve champions at the second show. Not bad considering they're both still pretty green and didn't have a lot of time working together.

She was doing so well she was going to take him in the novice class in the upcoming western show. Now I don't know anything about western, so he doesn't really neck rein anymore, but he picked it up quick and they were having fun. Unfortunately Keno got a small puncture wound on his leg, which showed signs of infection after 3 days of being fine. Vet came out and it's cleared up nicely now, but it cost them some much needed practice time. So maybe next year he'll make his western début here in Hawaii.

[lindad]

Glad to read an update and hear that all is progressing well. Pray that all is well for you in Afganistan.

[angelsdream]

Wonderful news about Keno. Sounds like he might have found him a partner while you're gone. Funny how they will test new riders..they sure are smart and not just anyone can handle that but once you prove yourself to them, they are putty in your hands!!

And good luck in Afganistan....please let us know when you get back! Thanks for the udate~

[fantasykiger]

Thanks for the update on Keno' he sounds like a good boy at heart and I look forward to more fun updates. Take care

[DianneC]

What a great thing to find him someone to keep him busy and who will pay attention to him while you are gone. That must feel good. You've sure done well with him. The Lord keep you while you're gone and bring you home safe.

[stormyranch]

That's wonderful that you found someone who will love him while your gone. And good look, we hope and pray you come home safe. Will you be on facebook over there?

[sbutter]

That is great news My brother is getting ready to go to Turkey for several weeks. There seems to be a lot of people heading over to that side of the world recently.

[nrly]

glad for the update Keno and yourself. thank you for serving in armed forces, and keeping us safe, and free...will keep you and all our military in my prayers. May God keep you in the Hallow of his hand,and bring you safely home...

[stlkigers]

Glad you found a partner for Keno while you are gone...and ditto what everyone else said...Thank you for serving, and may God keep you safe and bring you back soon!!!!!!

Angela

[twisting]

I may or may not have computer access over there. I will probably have at least limited access, but it all depends on a lot of factors.

The arrangement looks like it's going to work out perfectly. The young lady's going to care for him. Under the very watchfull eye of both her horsey mother and my trainer. Her mother's using Keno as a lesson in responsibility. She's being very firm that the young lady took on this responsibility and she has to live up to it. Even if it interfere's with her social life. I'm not too worried, the girl is horse crazy and has been a working student for a few years now. But this is the first time she will really have a horse all to herself. With all the ups and downs.