Well, I sort of overdid it yesterday, so decided not to ride today, and to rest a bit. I started the day gazing at the new hibiscus, which is blooming outrageously. That was about the extent of resting. I had to venture out for mower fuel, an uneventful trip. And when I returned, Rebecca had […]
Friday – July 17, 2020 Read More »
Fred postponed our shoeing appointment to Monday. Bad news for Stone, whose shoes were barely hanging on. Now he has lost his left front shoe and his foot is a mess. Life with horses… We needed the rain, and it brought some cooler weather with it. It won’t be cool for long, but it was
Thursday – July 16, 2020 Read More »
The first thing I saw when I looked out the window this morning was a blaze of pink blossoms from the second perennial hibiscus, which has opened. The horses grazing are also a beautiful sight, and I never get tired of it. Note the cowbirds attending Bart. In the barn, Cedar was intimidated by the
Wednesday – July 15, 2020 Read More »
It was a delightful morning for a trail ride. Jane had spent much of the day yesterday clearing trails, so we had to test them out. The horses were relieved that they didn’t have to work too hard, especially as it warmed up quickly. My friend, Susie, who has raised cattle in the Ozarks for
Bastille Day – Tuesday – July 14, 2020 Read More »
Another day dawns, cool (for July) and beautiful… In the mornings, Cedar accompanies me to the barn. Cedar loves cat food above all else, and she lives for the days that I leave the tack room door ajar, so that she can get in and steal cat food. We have reached an arrangement. I give
Monday – July 13, 2020 Read More »