Serene Sunday

Rock seems to really like Steve, he won't leave him alone when he comes in the paddock

Perhaps we shall buy a second horse?  LOL.  He's not for sale and we can't get a second pony but it's cute because Rock just grabs onto Steve's shirt and holds him.  I was trying to have Steve take pictures of Dani and I but it was a little difficult!

I Am Wimp in Cold Weather!!

I went to check on Dani since it's been pretty cold lately, I've been sick too; nothing major just a head cold but it is still enough to make me want to just stay in bed.  She had a cute dusting of snow on her and was munching happily on hay even though she had snowballs on her feet.  They don't bother her on the uneven ground so much.

One of these days I’ll take my real camera to the barn instead of trying to get images from my iphone.  When it’s cold my hand freezes while taking the shots since the touch screen needs bare fingers.  Forgive me these images are really blurry because I was trying to quickly take the pictures and Dani kept moving and trying to nibble on the phone.  Oh well it gives you the gist of how chilly it was.  Even with the indoor arena it was too cold to do any work with Dani, my gloved hands and socked feet were frozen, my face was stiff from the cold.  I just brought her in to get her feet free from snowballs.  I used a hair dryer to try and melt the remnants of ice from her hooves but as soon as I removed the dryer to grab my stiff brush the melted ice refroze almost instantly.  Uge.  Well at least her hooves were even instead of dome shaped below.  My farrier said that on these cold cold days the WD-40 won't work 100%.  I wonder if a pad like these would work better than the hairdryer though….but, do I have to extra cash to buy one and try it out?  No…but one can ponder.

Aside from the snowballs my visit to Dani was typical, pony lips on the phone and little ears following my movements around her taking pictures.  She was sharing a hay pile with Rock, the cutest little appaloosa I’ve ever seen.  I’ll have to do a post about him since he’s got a lot of personality!

Last week I received a replacement butt strap from Rambo Blankets, it was green and not bungee.  I placed it on her blanket, it worked just fine and I was happy to see that this one had metal clips to it, nice and sturdy.  Steve and I discovered this weekend that Dani’s butt strap was missing again though.  It had to have been taken off since I think the clips would still be attached even if it had been ripped off.  So I placed a “lost butt strap” note on the board in the stable.  We’ll see if anything comes of it.  I don’t want to have to keep getting butt straps.  This one was free but replacement ones are $10 and if she keeps losing them that could add up!

This week it will start to warm up and the weekend should be in the 40’s, hopefully I can get some time in to work with my Daenerys.  It’s a three day weekend for me and aside from maybe seeing some movies with the hubby or getting a drink with friends I don’t have any big plans.  I’m ready for warmer weather, I used to take a break from riding lessons in the winter as a kid because it can be downright miserable to ride with your fingers frozen and your toes numb.  I’m a wimp!  At least my mare doesn't seem bothered by the cold, she actually seems to enjoy the weather!  LOL.

Missing My Pony

I haven't been to the barn much lately.  Well actually I've gone most days for 30 minutes or so, enough to love on Dani, clear her feet if there have been snow balls (only twice since I last wrote) and untangle her mane/tail. 

There has been a lot going on with the family and lots to do!  Cierra leaves on Saturday around the same time as the family gathering at my parents.  So we will all be up there for that, I'll swing by Dani's home on the way to my parents to check on her.  We've gone dog sledding and then Christmas Eve and Day were busy doing family stuff.

Each holiday morning I escaped to the barn for a short time to see Dani, about an hour round trip driving from the house, not bad but when you are limited on time it makes it tough.  I didn't get to spend enough time to ride or work with her and I don't want to feel rushed when I'm out there, no deadlines or return times please. 

So it's just been quick hellos.  I love her so much!  Each time I see her she makes me happy!

 

Her leg is doing fine and all the meds she needed were taken, quite well for tasting so ucky.  She hasn't shown much issue with the leg either and I don't feel any swelling in the area.

This is a quick post since there is not much to write about, so I will leave you with these pictures above and below to content yourselves until I can get out and ride and then write!

 

And a couple horse related presents for Dani and me.  First Aid book and a Bit basics training kit by Julie Goodnight!