(all with motors running). The only problem was a long-dead porcupine that something had drug into the middle of the road. He refused to go past it, so I had to get out and ground drive him around it. On the way home, he barely glanced at it. We visited with horsey neighbors for a few minutes. We drove 2.6 miles. Mostly walking.
For some reason I NEVER receive updates when people post here! I have them all turned on. It's a conundrum...
I'm so happy to see all the happy ponies, green grass and blue sky! We have been COLD, windy, cloudy, snowy and miserable for the entire month of March and the beginning of April. The wind makes it so cold.
I have been spending a lot of time with my ponies but no driving, so can't track my hours here. But it's time well spent and is only making our foundation stronger. Yesterday the two ponies and myself had a very nice afternoon out walking and being together. I trimmed both of their feet as well. Sometimes it's nice to just spend time with them
I hope to get Zorro back on the long lines this week! I am also going to take my lawn mower out and make one of my arenas larger. I'm hoping to make an area that is all dirt this year as well for some more intense hand work where I do not want the temptation of grass at all. Usually if I am focusing on softening in the poll with movement the grass is fine because it will encourage him to lower his head, but if we are standing and doing relaxation and tension release the grass is just a distraction for him. And it allows him to NOT focus on the things going on in his body, which he loves to ignore!
Great job you all getting out and getting some driving in!!!
Midnight and I had a wonderful drive today with Tyreon (aka Buckly) and his new owner. We went about 4 miles through beautiful country with wild flowers. Weather was ideal. Wind came up briefly, but it was probably a good thing as both horses are quite hairy. Mostly gravel road and I was pleased when we got home that there was only one teeny rock on the Equine Fusion boots. But she does pick her feet up nicely, so I'm sure that helped. We ended up by going around the poles at her house. We did mostly walking and there were a couple of steepish hills, so that was good.
How are people supposed to keep it together emotionally if they can't go outside?..
Cayuse, I am so sorry to hear this, when I thought you were done with that project. How frustrating!We can get out for walks here but boarding stables are shut down so people can't ride or visit their horses.
I have not been able to even ground drive my minis because of the ongoing septic saga. Last week was the final straw when the filled my smaller paddock with 3 huge dump truck loads of gravel and sand. They started with one truck full dumped smack dab in the center and then a few days later filled it with two more. I can't even get out the gate to the big paddock as their is a load blocking it.
The state inspector gave the final approval on Monday to finish it and told my husband that everyone with well/septic issue can't get the work finished because all of the wet weather we had all winter. Of course it rained yesterday so they couldn't work to finish up and get rid of the loads of stuff in the paddock. I'm really getting discouraged
So when you guys go for a drive, think of me and I will be riding with you across the miles
. Hopefully they will be finished today!
So glad your septic is done! Back to living large with your minis!
It doesn't look that big in the picture, but it is 21 feet long. It is bolted together and can be taken apart in 3 pieces if we ever want to move it with the tractor. I drove her over it several times today after it was planed and she did fine. I think we are going to get the saftey deck paint with the grit in it, since we need to preserve it in some way. And we do have a roll of that product you mentioned left over from a job if we need it.
That is a beautiful bridge! I have a little bridge envy over here
Here is a little video of our drive today!
