MANFRED RIDES AGAIN!

All very exciting as Manfred has decided to join the 2 day pilgrimage into Guadalupe on October 12, the last one he went on was 6 years ago. He has to start training the chosen horse, Fat Boy,  now in order to get him into good condition.  Fat Boy is now installed in a stable in Montanchez where it is easier to get hold of him every morning instead of hoping he will be within sight rather than munching acorns way up on the nearest peaks of the finca. Here are some photos of him leaving the finca, I am afraid I jumped on just for a pose, necklace and all! But must say it felt great and I may join in for the last bit into Guadalupe. Notice the awesome Italian saddle, it's a monster and I had a bit of difficulty swinging my leg across the very high back part, felt marvellously comfy though.

There is also a rather long video of the pilgrimage last year, if you like you can cut to 18.55 minutes into the video, this is the dramatic part, the entrance into the plaza after 2 days of trekking from Montanchez and many other villages in Extremadura. I will be there to record Manfred's triumphal entrance
https://www.youtube.com/embed/zz-Voaddmu0?rel=0