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Today is the last day of Central Standard Time. Tonight we lose an hour, springing forward into Daylight Saving, where I wish we could stay. I have neglected to blog, as there hasn’t been much excitement here (never a bad thing). Jane and I have ridden and jumped, but haven’t taken pictures. And then we […]

Harlan was here today, with good conversation, as he did his expert and much appreciated dumping and placement of the dumpster. I didn’t have my camera handy, as he was a little early. Harry departed for a routine car service, followed by a couple of errands. When I took the dogs out mid morning, Mistletoe

After a brisk, but tolerable day yesterday, a big storm blew through, and today was gloomy and cold. Nonetheless, Spring is coming. Crocus and daffodil blooms are leading the way, and the grass is showing hints of green. Our scheduled shoeing day was postponed until the middle of next week, since the horses have not

An early start to morning chores, then off to the horse show at 7 AM. The first daffodil of the year greeted us and wished us luck. Luck is always a factor, in horse showing, as in life. We showed in the 3′ Hunter Derby. The ring was beautiful, with a good first round course

Here is the news you have been waiting for! The old ladies did not disgrace themselves today. Jane and I are both very lucky in having two fabulous Irish horses. Bart and Derry acquitted themselves well, despite our rusty riding. We arrived to discover that our class (Open Hunter) was already underway! Yikes! There ensued