A lovely, overcast day for Bart’s final ride before the first week of showing commences tomorrow with schooling day. Jane and Derry rode earlier, but we both encountered dreadful skunk smells along the north perimeter fence more than a hundred yards up from the culvert. Sorry to report that Eddy and the house still smell pretty awful. This too shall pass, I hope soon!
I went over to the National Equestrian Center (NEC) to bed Bart’s stall for tomorrow. It was fun to see many horse pals there. Since I left Facebook, I sort of live on another planet, so it was fun to catch up. Eddy went with me, but I had to warn people to watch out for the skunk stink!
When I returned, Harry and I tacked up Oisin and Stone to take advantage of a nice afternoon, with few horseflies .
Eddy spent the afternoon outside, but he still smells fairly skunky. He was delighted when he came indoors. After treats, his toy basket was returned to the floor, having been lifted for tidying. He was exhausted after a big, stinky day.
As for bird pictures today, I tried to get the tanager, but it hid behind the suet and then flew away. Soon the Summer Tanager will be flying south for the winter… Days are shortening.
The perennial hibiscus is putting on a late summer show, as September arrives.
Stay safe, stay well. Enjoy every day. Slava Ukraini! Peace…
Galloping Through 
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