We rode on Saturday and had a nice day. It got hot before we got off the hill, but we were home by 10. No bees, no riders fell off, and all dogs stayed close to their people. It was fun all the way around. (: We didn't ride Sunday because the smoke was too thick.
We have been picking apples to take to the boys and they recognize the bucket and come running. Jupiter about took out Lynn one day in his rush to get to the apples first. I try to save Brady a pear whenever I can, because we all know he is the special one (whether Jupes thinks so or not!).
Last night we pounded posts again. It was harder because the ground is so compacted. We only have about five left to do and then we need to do the end posts. I am not looking forward to that as I think it sounds really hard. However, changing out the barbed wire may be the hardest part of all. Together, Lynn and I are like comedy capers anyway, but adding in the sharp barbs may take all fun out of it. (:
The best part of last night was watching the horses. They ran and bucked and raced up and down the field. They looked so pretty and powerful. Ziggy is so fast! He started out in back of the pack and effortlessly passed everyone and won the race to the top fence. He is so smooth; he doesn't even look like he was trying. Jupes herded Buster back and forth across the top fence--running from one end to the other. Then he ran down into the middle of the field and stood there with his mane flowing in the breeze and standing like a show horse. Dang, he's beautiful! (:
Once they stopped to catch their breaths, we went back to work. Pretty soon we had Buster on one side of the fence watching and Jupiter on our side of fence breathing down our necks. The rest of them stood over to the side and watched as well. Silly things. Just looking at them makes my heart swell with love! I am so glad I finally got a horse and I have been blessed with good friends!
Hard work, but fun. Lots more to do. :) We'll get it finished one of these days and it will be nice.
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