Rainy Day on the Farm
I’ll admit, I’ve been taking it a little easy since we’ve returned from the Extreme Cowboy Race. Those 6 weeks leading up to the event were pretty intense, so for most of March I’ve been enjoying taking things a little slower. The ponies are still being worked, in fact Minnow has begun a little exercise regime – to shed some pounds before the Spring grass hits. Being that he has Ringbone (equine arthritis) he can’t be ridden like he used to, so instead I’ve been hand walking him through the woods & bareback riding him in the arena (mostly walking with a little bit of trotting). Although Minnow is still as feisty as ever, and on occasion he decides that a little case of arthritis isn’t going to keep him from racing around at top speed.
Mostly though, I’ve been enjoying just spending time with the boys and catching up on things at home. And all of us can appreciate when a little rain forces us to take things even slower.
Blitz
Minnow
Boomer
Spider
Ammo
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Yay for the rain! 🙂 Thunderstorms are supposed to rumble through our area the next few days and I’m kind of looking forward to them. You see, my ponies are FINALLY coming to live with us tomorrow…after 15 years of dreaming of this day, the dream is finally coming true! I am looking so forward to seeing our 2 paint ponies in their warm, dry stalls and listening to the rain fall on the tin roof. Life with horses is so good! Finally, my 3 children and my husband will get to experience caring for horses first hand. 🙂 Tomorrow can’t get here soon enough!
Kyley, thank you for sharing your awesome ponies with all of us! I love your blog!!
That’s so exciting! I waited 20 some years before our family was finally able to build a barn of our own (we rented self care facilities since I was born). And while it is amazing to finally have our own space, they still aren’t in my backyard. Soon they will be in my parent’s backyard when their new house is built – and they are going to have to make sure they have a spare room for me! 🙂
Gorgeous pictures. 🙂 You deserve a break. Take it easy.