Animals
I thought I would share some pictures from this weekend. It was one of those perfect Autumn weekends....the air was crisp, the leaves turned and falling. The farm has taken on a lazier feel now that summer has ended. The animals are starting to grow their winter coats and seem to be happy to say goodbye to the heat of previous months. I took Moonbeam from the pasture and ran him around the dry-lot for a few minutes in preparation for riding him. It is always good for him to get the running out of his system first. Jack captured a few pictures of him running. He is such a splendid sight....mane and tail flying in the wind, pure joy in his hooves..... Next we tacked-up and went up to the arena for a little work.
When we arrived back at the barn we were greeted by the screeching crazy guinea hens...doing their thing (not sure what that is, but they do it all over a half mile radius) You can see how they march in formation. What a crazy bunch of birds!
Here are more pictures from the weekend. By the way, Tin Lizzy is our old tractor...she is almost 60 years old and still runs fine!!!
- All The Stuff That Makes A Day....
And so October snuck in this week while we weren't looking,and with him came all the typical signs of Autumn. I am no longer serenaded by birdsong as I do morning chores. No, the song that fills the air nowadays is that of crickets chirping...punctuated...
- The Big Day
After months of waiting for the completion of the arena,the big day finally arrived last week. New Year's Eve day, I led Moonbeam, my filthy, muddy, in-need-of-a-little-maintenance horse, out of the pasture and into the barn for brushing, ...
- A Glimpse Of Our Weekend
I have so much to share with you this morning!We had a magnificently beautiful weekend...misty, moist mornings that eventually burned off into sunny autumn splendor.Mild temperatures and dry breezes were a welcome change. The weekend started on a bit...
- Sure Signs Of Autumn
Suddenly, the weather has turned. A chill is in the air...one that stays all day long. The leaves are changing and falling to the ground. The birds have started flocking. The ponies are starting to grow their wooly coats. I could go on and on. I love...
- It's A Dirty Job
But, somebody's got to do it!! Yes, those are our guinea fowl on the manure pile. Can you think of a better place to look for a tasty meal? We keep a steady supply of guinea fowl on the farm because of their love for the taste of insects...particularly...
Animals
A Perfect Autumn Day
I thought I would share some pictures from this weekend. It was one of those perfect Autumn weekends....the air was crisp, the leaves turned and falling. The farm has taken on a lazier feel now that summer has ended. The animals are starting to grow their winter coats and seem to be happy to say goodbye to the heat of previous months. I took Moonbeam from the pasture and ran him around the dry-lot for a few minutes in preparation for riding him. It is always good for him to get the running out of his system first. Jack captured a few pictures of him running. He is such a splendid sight....mane and tail flying in the wind, pure joy in his hooves..... Next we tacked-up and went up to the arena for a little work.
When we arrived back at the barn we were greeted by the screeching crazy guinea hens...doing their thing (not sure what that is, but they do it all over a half mile radius) You can see how they march in formation. What a crazy bunch of birds!
Here are more pictures from the weekend. By the way, Tin Lizzy is our old tractor...she is almost 60 years old and still runs fine!!!
- All The Stuff That Makes A Day....
And so October snuck in this week while we weren't looking,and with him came all the typical signs of Autumn. I am no longer serenaded by birdsong as I do morning chores. No, the song that fills the air nowadays is that of crickets chirping...punctuated...
- The Big Day
After months of waiting for the completion of the arena,the big day finally arrived last week. New Year's Eve day, I led Moonbeam, my filthy, muddy, in-need-of-a-little-maintenance horse, out of the pasture and into the barn for brushing, ...
- A Glimpse Of Our Weekend
I have so much to share with you this morning!We had a magnificently beautiful weekend...misty, moist mornings that eventually burned off into sunny autumn splendor.Mild temperatures and dry breezes were a welcome change. The weekend started on a bit...
- Sure Signs Of Autumn
Suddenly, the weather has turned. A chill is in the air...one that stays all day long. The leaves are changing and falling to the ground. The birds have started flocking. The ponies are starting to grow their wooly coats. I could go on and on. I love...
- It's A Dirty Job
But, somebody's got to do it!! Yes, those are our guinea fowl on the manure pile. Can you think of a better place to look for a tasty meal? We keep a steady supply of guinea fowl on the farm because of their love for the taste of insects...particularly...