Rachael is a delightful, hardworking houseguest. Harry had to take the car to the dealer for service today (long since planned), so Rachael and I cleaned stalls. Then I left her to finish up barn work while I worked the footing on the ring. Jane was toiling at Therapeutic Horsemanship, as every Monday morning. Harry […]
Lesson Monday – November 29, 2021 Read More »
The weekend has zipped past, feeling hectic, but without a lot to relate. I couldn’t blog last night, because Roscoe forbade me to open the computer. Jane and I rode Derry and Bart as the weather warmed quickly. For a change, Bart set the example as “old lady horse” of the day. He had hit
Sunday – November 28, 2021 Read More »
We have much to be thankful for, and we spent this Thanksgiving day quietly, unlike years past, when we had large gatherings. We are grateful for peace and quiet. Jane came over for chicken curry, not exactly traditional, but delicious. We did have pumpkin pie for dessert, thanks to Jane. When I left off, on
As Mondays go, this was not a bad one. It was cold, though. The outdoor animals are well outfitted for the changing weather, and I wore my long underwear, so it was tolerable. Scott delivered a load of bedding just as I was about to get on Stone. He was quite cheerful about it, and
Monday – November 22, 2021 Read More »
Yesterday evening, we went in to St. Louis for dinner with friends, and the moon was huge, just rising as we drove. There was no chance to take a picture. It looked full, but wasn’t quite. The real full moon is up now, Beaver Moon, but clouds preclude a picture. I snapped a shot in