Dirty Girl

Having a little spare time on Saturday following Raffy's race I stopped by the barns to see her.

First off I would like to say that if you have not yet been to the back stretch to see Rafflesia.....DO IT. She really is sweet and anyone with kids should take them to see her. Don't forget to bring a mint or two!

Being a new owner I was not sure how welcome I would feel in the barns with people who do this for a living. But let me be the first to tell you that Tim and his team are friendly and took the time to answer my questions no matter how basic. They spend the most time with the horses and treat them like family.

Our girl Raffy looked a little tired from the big effort from the night before but was in good spirits. The grooms and trainers in the backstretch must of thought I was crazy as I was petting, talking and looking into her big kind eyes for way longer than any grown man should.

I was lucky enough to be with Rafflesia when Jodie our Vet showed up to do a check on her from head to hoof. She spotted a little heat in her ankles but said it was pretty normal considering. Jodie also answered all my questions and explained Lasix to me in a way even I could understand.

I then went to the track to watch some horses train before heading home after a pretty exciting couple of days.