Guiding Hula

This fall I spent some long overdue time at Carousel Horse Farm in Casco to enjoy the beautiful fall foliage in the peak of color and to catch up with some of my favorite horses. 

Traveller, Rose and Big John, Rockette, Cricket and Vista were all busy with trail rides out to view Mount Washington and the fall foliage from the trail while Abby gracefully pulled wedding carriage along the road for those guests less inclined climb into a saddle.   

Standing at the hitching post was a newcomer to the Carousel herd, a spectacular solid-colored registered Paint Horse named Hula.  Hula came to Carousel this summer to join the other trail horses as they carry guests through the woods and pastures on guided trail rides.   

Hula, a young horse, seemed a bit unsure of herself with the novice riders but soon gained confidence under the direction of the more experienced trail guides.   As trail-riding season is winding down decisions are being made on which horses to keep for next season and which ones would be better suited for a different job.  With Hula’s petite stature of 14.2 hands, rich solid black coloring and her sweet, quiet disposition it was decided that Hula has more potential as a 4-H pony with her own special person.    

Fortunately for Hula, Carousel horse farm has several skilled riders that can train her in the basics of what she needs to know to succeed.  Jeremy, a newcomer himself to Carousel Horse Farm, has agreed to guide her along this journey and I will be following Hula and Jeremy as together they unlock Hula’s full potential.