When I got to Gunpowder Stables this morning Bouffe was in his stall and greeted me at the door. It seemed like he knew something was up, and paced back and forth anxiously awaiting for it to happen. Grooming him seemed to settle things down and he stood completely still while I put his shipping bandages on him.
As he and I walked up the lane to get on Steve Pelham's gooseneck trailer, Bouffe held his head high and remained calm as we walked onto the trailer. Time like these are when his class really shows.
I have never mentioned Bouffe's bloodlines, but he is by Kentucky Derby winner Lil' E. Tee and is out of Affirmed Gal by Affirmed, Bouffe has that classic blood on both sides.
Steve said Bouffe was much calmer than the last time, on the ride to Four Quarters Farm and remained that way when we put him in his own private paddock with a run in shed, which sits right outside the main barn and looks out on the rolling hills and woods of the property. Bouffe had that look of eagles, as he stood in the middle of the paddock, overlooking his domain.
I am hoping this is the last time I will have to move Bouffe. A restless night, in combination with the early morning move, took its toll on my body and I was exhausted and not able to ride by the time it was over. But it was worth it; fore, I have Bouffe in ideal surroundings, with people I know will take care of him, when I am not there.
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