Reason #1: This is what we saw on the way to school this morning. We live about ten minutes from downtown Lexington, and as we pulled out of our driveway we spotted her…and her two friends.
Actually I have no idea if they’re stags or does, but the kids and I got out the car, and stood and watched transfixed. They waited (graciously for my pictures) for a couple of minutes, and then loped off towards the reservoir that lies behind those trees and shrubs. We wish them safe passage, there was a busy road between us otherwise we might have tried to get closer.
I took advantage of a break in the rain to take Leo the Labrador for a quick walk this morning and saw this beautiful tree, one of quite a few out on the Legacy Trail, which once you get past the interstate, is quiet and tranquil, and they have recently planted more.
As you can see from the grey skies, it’s raining again already, which if nothing else will make for perfect going on sunday at the High Hopes Steeplechase, can’t wait for that. I’m also looking forward to catching up with Alex Brown before then so we can bring you a Preakness Preview, with news about Ky Derby winner Animal Kingdom, and of course, where you should be placing your bets on Saturday for maximum returns! Thanks for reading, hug a tree, and go eventing!
