Not a very exciting blog day. It was very windy, though sunny, and I did many chores, but also watched the Maclay Finals live stream from the National Horse Show in Kentucky. The horses here were content to graze in the sun. The sky was perfectly blue. Here is the weather vane atop the barn […]
Sunday – November 1, 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 »
Well, Harry had a bit of a rough day today, and was feeling less than his usual self. It is to be expected, after the procedure he had on Thursday. Luckily, he has competent ministration from his team of caretakers. It was another chilly, cloudy day, creating frisky horses. Jane did ride again, and this
Sunday – October 25, 2020 Read More »
Another day of turnout. No complaints from the horses. They look very decorous behind the ornamental grasses. The back porch was covered in doves this morning. The blue jays were complaining raucously, but they did not visit while the doves (birds of peace – ha!) were feeding. There were more than just these six! Harry
Saturday – October 24, 2020 Read More »