The day Delphi was delivered, just after hurricane Rita (our very first ride, and I was thrilled):
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Delphi's training level debut (she took Reserve High Point of the entire show):
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2006
Delphi continues her show career:
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2008
The dark days. Both photos were taken on the same day, while I lay in the hospital.
Delphi, looking neglected, before Karen rescued her:
Delphi, looking neglected, before Karen rescued her:
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The present. I'm walking again. "Normalcy" resumes. Delphi is being schooled second level regularly by Karen Brown, I take a weekly lesson and ride Delphi most days, and shows and clinics play a major role in our training regime:
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Then and Now. A before and after shot of Delphinia as an untried filly, and today as a mare in full bloom: