The Christmas season is upon us, mixed with horse showing and some very warm weather. When it is cold, the birds are more plentiful and very entertaining. We had our first flurries of snow on Tuesday, before a warm front pushed in. I was stunned and saddened on Tuesday to learn of the death on […]
Thursday – December 9, 2021 Read More »
December started with almost record warm temperatures. Rachael had been working hard for her room and board, and it was time to go for a trail ride. Harry magnanimously offered Stone as a mount, since the Pearl Brothers can be a bit exciting on the trails. Jane elected to sit this one out, so I
Thursday, December 2, Already Read More »
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 »
It was a beautiful, warm day. Nathan and his wife, Allison came to work on the fence, which is an endless project. They did a beautiful job, including hanging a new, heavy duty gate in the paddock to replace the lightweight, bent one. Their hard work was a nice way to start the day. They