Spring Obstacles

 Spring is in full bloom here. Wildflowers abound. 

Unfortunately, my banged up foot has slowed me down with the horses, but I do intend to take Cowgirl and Leah to the equestrian park tomorrow. 

Leah has really surprised me this year with her soundness. She wasn’t allowed any alfalfa and no pasture. She is dry lot turnout most of the time, or stall, when needed. 

In fact, none of the horses got alfalfa this year, and they’re all doing well without it. Even the senior feed is beet pulp based. 

The plan is to have more ridable horses this year so that 1) Tweed will have more opportunities to ride the trails and 2) my daughter, husband, and grandkids can ride more. 

Wish us luck. 

Epona heads to two months of training in May, and it will be good to get her away from her mama. 

Cowgirl and Epona looking at Tweed. Being the one male, he has all their attention. 

I’m a big fan of keeping them as a herd, but it has its downfalls. Well, one downfall:

Herd-bound-ness. 

Epona has gotten very pushy this winter, and I’ve been working with her in the evenings on that. She will have a ‘come to Jesus’ moment when she gets to the trainer. 

Beautiful Girl used to be the enforcer, but she has taken a second seat to Epona and lets her get away with anything she wants now. That is partly due to the fact she has her mama with her and the two of them together are formidable. Tweed does his best, but even he gives up and lets her do as she pleases.

All of this is great in winter, but presents a definite obstacle to overcome in spring.

Ayiyi. They sure keep us on our toes.