Notes From Rio - Kate Poulin-Neff - Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Today we all had a great work out at the gym before heading out to the stable. Each country has time slots to train. Today ours was at 10am. It is a little more humid then previous days. Since the horses had been in Wellington prior to Brazil the humidity and heat dont effect the horses much.

Photo courtesy: Gwen Poulin

All of us had good rides. Zuel was again "Fresh" giving me a little buck in the begining. I like it when he is fresh and feeling good because it tells me he is feeling normal mentally and physically. Because I am riding I dont know much about the other rides but Susie said Pik is feeling great and is also fresh. I have to tell you that I have traveled with the all the horses since June 19th and Pik L has an outstanding temperment. He is sooooo sweet and beautiful.

I am really enjoying the Brazilan lifestyle as well. The "No Problem" attuide is rubbing off on me. Every day we enjoy buffet breakfast and lunch with foods such as Capricciosa, Rocket and Hearts of Palm salads. I enjoyed a Profiterolis pastery for lunch. There is so much native food for us to eat. The foods are as vibrant as the colors of Brazil.