Fireman's Jubilee 2008

In Carrolltown we have a parade for most every occasion, Halloween, the fourth, memorial and things like the fireman's jubilee. They hold a big event every summer to raise money for their volunteer fire company. So this year was Matthew's first time riding in the parade (s) and not only a regular parade on Sunday but a "Tractor Parade" on Saturday! He rode Gimme on Saturday and 'Tater the Blind Wonder Horse" on Sunday. It was so very exciting to see him dressed so nice and up there with Trish, Andy and the gang. After the parade on Saturday, we ended up at the stables where Matthew and Mom tried out every horse, including a "Paso Fino" horse which Mom THOROUGHLY enjoyed because of his smooth gait and which Matthew kept trying to coax into a full out gallop, not usual for this kind of horse. Trish and Andy have been so great to Matthew and I am thrilled to have him be a part of Monastery Stables! Thank you Trish!!

It was a memorable day. Alex again marched with the band (nice pic of Alex AND Fina) and Jasper and I helped with poop detail.