White Out

Today , we had the continuation of what the Locals are calling "The Arctic Blast" of a storm.

Nora, pictured here with Velvet, we had decided last night to venture into the latest episode of snow to get to the stable . She had not Seen her leased mare since last Saturday. Then it all dumped on us and I and only three other brave souls had made it out of our warm and safe homes to help tend to the horses.

It has been a tiresome, full on, endless work.

So then I set to my own personal duties of Mucking the two stalls out. I had not been there the day before and knew it would be

a bit more than normal...but, I couldn't imagine that it would take me FOUR wheel barrel loads!! It never has been that much in 7 mo I have been there!

My freind and I had talked about how- not many of the boarders will ever really know what it's like...they have not been able to get to the stable. But us few that have-whew-' helping out takes the whole day and it lends itself to a GREAT APPRECIATION for the massive responsibility it is to have care of 17 horses!

I let my mares be out together, once I gave them their customary "Beet Pulp" ration

that I have been doing for extra moisture in the hind gut. They always trade paddocks immediately so. Pantz is seen here in Wa's upper field, and Wa is down near the

I think that the extra hay that got laid on the ground in the stalls, instead of put into the hay racks messed me up by filling the barrel fast! I felt bad for the waste.

It took me forever to walk them to the poo pile in back of the stable, for the snow was quite deep most places the Quad had not packed it down. It NEVER did quit coming down on us, all the day long either!

My four piles of POO( I think of Mike Rowe)

I am so glad that I let the mares in with each other today! They were so cute standing along side of each other when I got back from the dumping zone.

It all starts again tomorrow....

Bruce got called into the Health care facility for the day shift, instead of the swing(which starts at 6am)- so I will take him up to the top of the hill, since I have been driving this stuff and he has not..then I may as well go onto the Stable to begin the day feeding and mucking and turning out the stall bound horses into the arena , for the 7Th time in a row.

Good day to you all... hope your Christmas season is brught!

I have "double whammie" of Good News for you all tomorrow!

Vinnie's Snow Flurry View

I followed the tracks to find a sweet face looking on wistfully from his stall ~

Vinnie- "VooVoo"...(My pet name for him)is a wonderful Thoroughbred that boards at my stable.

..."and it doesn't show signs of stopping..."...

Leaving in the wee hours of the morning today , I set out for the stable...

Snow was everywhere..and also signs of the past Autunm , still hanging on...

It was nice to spend the time with the mares before my work began....
Helping the owner out today with chores , I was able to visit and handle many horses and some asked for a photo op..I obliged them

Did not wish to leave our faithful overseers out of the photo day..they are three horses that always run with the wind and point the true way

Will leave you all with a funny/happy meal my mare enjoys always... good for the hind gut with lots of moisture ...can you guess what it is?

And also, an envigorating Romp in the Arena ...watch out...The Wa is commin' right for you! Truly...all I was doing was standing still...she LOVES to go- go- go!

Laxin'

This is a new word I just made up after visiting my friend DP, and her two steeds .

My mares have been super tired lately... not at all alarmingly so... just pleasantly dozy.

Must be the taxing on them with the weather outside , where they live , keeping their bodies warm during the overnight freezes in the teens and howling winds making it about 10 degrees. Having to sip Icy water, in small doses. I am sure the lack of movement too has an effect.

I free lunged them together in the arena yesterday, after the owner had done all the other horses.

With an unexpected freeze of the stables Pipes...no water outside for them and the mud is hard and peaked, that all are in,while it is inclement like this! Except mine and 3 others, that live with Run in Stalls.

They were too funny running around...Pantz has not been inside for about month,

Washashe was so good to come to me, as I signalled her...even though her OTHER lead mare was circling her!

And after the indoor session of exuberance...back to this...just grabbing a "Laxin' attitude" in the brief moment of sun. She must have known, it was not to last for long~

Humming a silly tune while on a snowy trailride

Walking In A Winter Wonderland

The Night Before, all Cozy and Warm in her stall ,with a nice bite of hay~

Awakened by the sound of stillness, I arose to find~SNOW~I was amazed!

A light covering of white all around and down the treed lane~

Quickly , Excitedly, I drove myself onto the stable... and atop the mare I viewed, another Snow scene between her fuzzy ears~

Safely returned to the paddock after a snowy cold ride, the mare has a slight leer!

Looking on....A Winter's Night close by~ she in her warm covering and me now here, in mine!