It is sort of amazing how much we have going on at the Center right now even though it's the dead of winter, the arena hasn't arrived yet, and there is still only less than 12 hours of daylight. Never a dull moment.

The Pasta Dinner and Auction to benefit the Center is coming up fast. Feb. 26th. For all the Stowe Derby-ites who need a carbo-load before the big race Sunday, this is a great opportunity.

We've got some fantastic auction items too! A moonlight snow shoe tour from Umiak, books and maps from the Green Mountain club, two dozen pair of Darn Tough Socks, made right here in Vermont! More items coming in daily. And the food...WOW, it's gonna be great!

To order tickets in advance:http://www.centerforamericasfirsthorse.org/dancing-with-horses-registration.html

Today was the last day on the job for a woman who did a job skill internship with me for the last 12 weeks. She was such a trooper and hard worker. The working conditions weren't always the most pleasant with the cold and snow, but she dedicated 3 days a week to the horses which I am ever so grateful for.

And following on her heels is a student from our local high school who will be starting an internship next week. I feel spoiled having help!

Dancing with Horses workshop is looking for individual or business sponsors to assist with a scholorship fund so Johnson State College dance students can participate for a reduced fee. A great opportunity to support the Johnson community and The Center. All sponsors will be listed, announced and noted on our media releases and space is available to hang your company banner in our arena! Please contact me directly if you would like to contribute to the scholarship fund. Vtblackpony@aol.com

Glad to report that amongst all the planning and development that is going on, the horses are happy and relaxed. They haven't been phased by the onslaught of sub zero weather and are looking like yaks with their wooly coats. Life is good for the horses! Today I saw Pete laying flat out asleep with Destiny standing guard over him. She was asleep too so I don't know how effective she would have been if a predator was stalking him, but...it made her feel very grown up! I doubt Pete realized she was asleep too!