Bad Horse For Sale Pictures #7

Why, why, why, would someone try to ride a horse while dragging a lead rope?

And what would make you think that this picture of a terrible safety infraction would help you sell your horse?

Still Some Green Grass

I had a good ride on Wrangler this morning.  Thought I might ride some before the temperature starts to drop.  It's in the 40's but suppose to get down to single digits by this evening.  I just rode in the barn again because of the 30 mph wind gusts.  The barn creaking and groaning didn't seem to phase him any.   We did the usual, walk, trot, and canter, but also worked on side passing and opening and closing the rope gate.  He is really coming along well. Can't wait for warm weather and another show to try him at.  

 Anyway, after our ride, I always let him out in the lot around the barn for a little while.  Since this is fenced off, there is still a little grazing available.

He really likes the rows between the round bales.  There is still some green grass where it's been protected by the hay.   E did come out and watch some.  She says she will be more in the mood to ride by March.

Just Kit Sunday #37

Just a little cat nap.  

Trying to keep the sun out of his eyes.

Amazing Skies

We have been having some absolutely beautiful sunrises and sunsets lately.  I keep having to grab my camera and run outside to take pictures of the sky.  

Sunset 1-5-14

 It has been a little tough going outside though, -2 yesterday morning.

 It's a good thing J is here to take care of all of the outside stuff.

Sunrise 1-13-14

 Since we weaned the calves and moved them, they have run through 2 different fences.  Something must be out there spooking them at night and now they are pretty jumpy.

Sunrise 1-19-14

 E is winding up her science fair project.  I think it is due around the first of February.  She is comparing gas mileage between gas with 10% ethanol vs. gas with no ethanol.

I'm staying inside and getting some house work done.  Too cold to ride, even in the barn.

Exactly 12 minutes after the last picture 1-19-14

Stay warm and safe out there.

Featured Farmer

I found a blog that has tips on being a better farm blogger and agriculture advocate.

She decided to add me to her blog as a Featured Farmer!  

She has lots of blogging ideas and links to some pretty interesting farm blogs which now includes me. Yay.  

Go check it out.  

Featured Farmer

Snow Days

No school yesterday because of a forecast of snow.  

 It finally did snow about 2 o'clock, we got 1/2 inch.

It made for some pretty pictures.  No school today, not sure why.  Maybe the cold, 7 degrees this morning. I think I'll have E do some vacuuming and dusting today while I'm at work.  Would be nice to come home to a clean house.

Bad Horse For Sale Pictures #6

This horse actually looks like it had potential.

Unfortunately , it is being held in maximum security without visitation rights.