Moving Day Again

1. Figure the first Morgan bred
2. Working two horses at once
3. Foals
4. Original Barn

August 23, Saturday: Took off north on Hwy 30 to the town Weybridge where we stopped at The University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm. It looks very much like it did when it was built in the 1830. The barn and farmhouse are the original ones. They have about 80 horses which includes studs, mares, and babies. Even though they are affiliated with UV, they are self sustaining. Besides giving tours they sell anywhere from 16 -20 foals each year. Since they do all the training on the grounds and have great bloodlines thru their own stallions and mares, the foals can sell from $3000.00 to $25,000 each. The Morgan Horse is the first American bred horse. Justin Morgan was the gentleman who introduced the breed which is why they are called Morgans. They are one of the most versatile. It was fun to see them. Larry and I feel as though this is turning out to be our horse tour.

Traveling today to the Northwestern part of Vermont was through many rolling hills in a very large valley. Several dairy farms making Larry very happy looking at all the beautiful red barns. Thank goodness he stayed on the road. I was driving the CRV with Lottie. We were having a girl day! Listening to the XM as loud as we wanted except when Larry called on the walkie-talkie to interrupt with something he wanted to point out. When we arrived at our campground it has a 50s style motel in front. Larry said it reminded him of the motels from our childhood. We have Wi-Fi so got caught up a little on the blog and phone calls. Direct-TV does not work because have a beautiful tree right next to us. Ok campground!

We filled up the car and RV today. Gas was $3.79/Diesel was $4.49 cheapest yet!!!!! Very short trip only about 65 miles.

Good Night!