It’s that time of year again! Love is in the air! My gal-pal
Christi and I have been enjoying the sunny bursts of warmer weather lately,
but there is so much mud around from all that snow, I don’t think our coats
will sparkle until summer! But that is OK because rolling in the dirt is way
too fun, especially after a nice grooming. Hopefully the groundhog,
Punxsutawney Phil, was right that spring will be early this year. I have a good
feeling about it. I also have been getting very excited about Valentine’s Day!
I was pleasantly surprised with a recent sweets-spread last week!Christie and I exchanged Whinny-Grams and
then shared cupcakes, doughnuts, and cookies! It was a hay bale of fun.
Valentine’s Day is so great because everyone realizes how much they appreciate
each other, and I appreciate you, my partner in science, and my fan!
I’m Lord Nelson, a 42 year old American Quarter Horse. My first job at Rutgers University was on mounted patrol. I also carried the Scarlet Knight mascot at football games.
One day I became famous when I got excited, stepped onto the field and became the only horse in history to receive a penalty in a football game!
And I’m curious and mischievous! I love to be outside, so don’t ever leave my stall door open. I love all kinds of food – just about nothing at a picnic is safe. I also don’t like cheese puffs. That cheetah on the bag scares me to death!
After 22 years on mounted patrol, I’m proud to be back, working for the Rutgers Equine Science Center and telling everyone what I know.