The Horses Are Home!
I'm so happy to say that our horses are back home. It was challenging - there is still so much ice and snow here, lots more than you'd typically see this time of year. Here are a few pictures to show the snow, and the happy horses in their turn out.
So, as you can see, still lots of snow and ice. It's supposed to get up to 11 C. on the weekend, so things should start to look more spring like soon.
I haven't said too much about the boarding situation. Because I find the situation there sad I think it's best not to say too much. We did what we could for as long as we could. There were options to make things better that weren't, and are unlikely to be used, and I don't understand anyone making those choices. That's all.
Our horses are exuding a joyfulness that I haven't seen in them since they left home - they are rolling, running, playing, grooming one another, lying down to sleep, affectionate and happy. Even though the highs here today were -10 C. and Doug and I have been working outside for days to get them home, we just stood in the turn out gazing at them and being close to them, without even realizing the time going by.
Doug's brothers Gary and Greg came to the rescue in helping dig the trailer and barn doors out of the ice. Moving three horses in these circumstances (very icy footing that needed to be sanded, not conducive to trailer loading) was a bit of a scary undertaking, so having all three safe and sound and in our barn is wonderful. They were so good.
Obviously my training and equitation goals are on hold for now. It isn't at all unusual to be riding outside in March and our outdoor has in-ground drainage so it drains really fast. With luck, I'll be riding again in a couple of weeks. In the meantime maybe I'll play around with some clicker training and just enjoy them.
Also, it will give me time to work on horse business planning :)
So, as you can see, still lots of snow and ice. It's supposed to get up to 11 C. on the weekend, so things should start to look more spring like soon.
I haven't said too much about the boarding situation. Because I find the situation there sad I think it's best not to say too much. We did what we could for as long as we could. There were options to make things better that weren't, and are unlikely to be used, and I don't understand anyone making those choices. That's all.
Our horses are exuding a joyfulness that I haven't seen in them since they left home - they are rolling, running, playing, grooming one another, lying down to sleep, affectionate and happy. Even though the highs here today were -10 C. and Doug and I have been working outside for days to get them home, we just stood in the turn out gazing at them and being close to them, without even realizing the time going by.
Doug's brothers Gary and Greg came to the rescue in helping dig the trailer and barn doors out of the ice. Moving three horses in these circumstances (very icy footing that needed to be sanded, not conducive to trailer loading) was a bit of a scary undertaking, so having all three safe and sound and in our barn is wonderful. They were so good.
Obviously my training and equitation goals are on hold for now. It isn't at all unusual to be riding outside in March and our outdoor has in-ground drainage so it drains really fast. With luck, I'll be riding again in a couple of weeks. In the meantime maybe I'll play around with some clicker training and just enjoy them.
Also, it will give me time to work on horse business planning :)
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I love having my horses at home, even if I can't ride as much as I like because of it. There is something very satisfying about seeing them first thing in the morning when I wake up.
Sending warm weather wishes up your way!
Boarding is always an adventure, isn't it?
I'm currently trying to get my BO to even RETURN a phone call, text message, or email. Been going on 3 days now with messages from me in all three contexts, and no response from her.
Kittanna - come out soon! XO
We're still basically under snow and ice here too. But warmer temps should be on the way for all of us soon and it will all melt. It's so nice to have the herd home safe and sound though isn't it. Just so much peace of mind when you can look out and see what they're doing and knowing they're getting the best of care. Have fun.