UC Ovation, photo provided by permission.Look at that face!
"Do you have a carrot? Or perhaps a slice of apple?"
"Do you have a carrot? Or perhaps a slice of apple?"
This is UC Ovation, and she is a perfect peach of a mare, according to her proud owner, a UConn Drill Team alumna. She was a favorite with students because of her willing attitude and sweet personality.
Born in 1990, she is a daughter of Otter Brook Jubilee and UC Sonata and was a top-producing broodmare for UConn. A dark bay with not a spot of white, she possesses a classic, sturdy Morgan build and is a versatile riding horse; she has even shown sidesaddle!
Here are some of Ovation's favorite treats--she just LOVES treats!
My favorite treat is a warm bran mash, with a touch of molasses and a touch of corn and a touch of apple and a touch of carrot and...
(from the UConn Morgan Drill Team website)
I've noticed that in the course of my interviews, the terms "sweet and smart" keep popping up. The Morgans at UConn have touched so many hearts, and I am honored to write their stories.
They are very special horses, indeed.
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