Hi Everyone,

As most of you know, on Sunday morning, Joan, James, and I moved Ray
to Putnam County's Tilly Foster Farm in Carmel. I was so emotional
leaving Echo (still am), but I'm filled with the hope that this will
be temporary, that Ray will return -- happy and sound.

At Tilly Foster, Ray has a good-size paddock with a run-in shed to
himself, other horses in view (that's where he likes them -- where
he can see them but not feel like they want to share his food), and
people around to say hi and rub his face. He's also got enough
grass to keep him moving around, but not enough to gorge himself.
Jenn thinks this will be great for his circulation and offer him a
real shot at healing.

The farm is about 25 minutes from my house, so I can be there a lot,
too, making sure he's doing okay. Also, because it's a county-owned
facility, it's open to the public 10 - 4, so if anyone's ever up
that way (Rte. 312, near Home Depot), feel free to drop by and plant
a kiss on his face.

When I saw him yesterday, he was calmer than he was on Sunday, and I
suspect he'll be better-settled tomorrow when I go up again. I will
certainly keep you posted about his progress.

One more note -- not too mushy, I hope. Echo has been such a
special place for me. It seems every hour I spent there, I learned
something new. But beyond the amazing instruction (in and out of
the ring), Ray and I have soaked up and appreciated every bit of the
wisdom, compassion, and love you've all offered us for the four
years we've been a team.

No goodbyes; I'll be back to ride so I'm in shape for when Ray's
ready.

'Til then --
Karen