It was a frosty morning here, but promised beautiful sunshine all day. The catmint, which grows close to the barn, is still blooming, despite the frost that has taken everything out in the open. At long last, I managed to join Jane for a ride. I even remembered how to put the saddle on! We […]
Friday – October 30, 2020 Read More »
The day was rainy and gloomy to start, but sunshine arrived this afternoon along with some wind. The Crouchers in the barn shared a breakfast bowl, and Nettie and Cedar shared a plate in the house. Weedy and Mistletoe waited to be given treats. They are not competitive plate lickers. Mistletoe had to endure a
Thursday – October 29, 2020 Read More »
The day started well, with this heart warming sight… The horses were very happy. It was cloudy, but the rain has stopped. Goldfinches are flocking to feed. Harry and I made an excursion to Charlie’s for bedding. Charlie’s is a rare gem – a single, family owned store. The guys who work there have been
Wednesday – October 28, 2020 Read More »
In 1994, Harry and Thomas Equinas were champion Amateur Adult Jumpers at the St. Louis National Charity Horse Show with Todd Minikus schooling them. Todd was already on the map by then. He started riding in Iowa and became a top Midwestern rider, but in 1990 he won The President’s Cup at The Washington International
Tuesday – October 27, 2020 Read More »
Harry was well cared for through the night. I was allowed into the bed, but Weedy stayed close to Harry. Horses were turned out in the dark, so that we could get underway to the doctor this morning. At least it wasn’t raining – then. I was allowed to go with Harry into the room
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