The Bridlespur Horse Show was canceled completely by a flash flood last night. Jane and I went over to the show office at 9:30 this morning to check out. Most people were already gone. We saw many trailers on the road heading out. When we got to Happenstance, it was shocking. I took a photo […]
Flash Flood – June 26, 2021 Read More »
The days are running along at a frightening clip, and soon the old ladies will try their hands at horse showing. In the meantime, record heat is in the forecast. We are keeping our show horses ready with trail rides and popping over the occasional jumps. The cats are not very active during these warm
Wednesday – June 16, 2021 Read More »
It was hot today – missing the record (of 97F) on this date by one degree. The horses enjoyed cool morning grazing, and then spent the day under their fans in the barn. Vlad brought an armature for a new sculpture. He also brought a delicious fruit tart from Bonne Bouchée! We both enjoyed his
Monday – June 14, 2021 Read More »
It was a busy weekend here. Yesterday, Brett left at dawn, and Harry not long after. It was cold. Poor Harry had to go to an art project in St. Louis under the Hanley Road underpass. It was a miserable day for such an undertaking, but Harry is always up for a challenge. His assignment
Whirlwind Weekend – May 29 & 30, 2021 Read More »
The morning began with rain, and it stayed damp all day, as temperatures dropped until it got so cool, we put down coats on! It’s the end of May and feels like March. No complaints from the horses, though. They are enjoying turnout without bugs. There was some considerable romping, though. I did get some
March in May – May 28, 2021 Read More »