This Week In Ponyville

I had a week’s vacation and I really could get used to the lifestyle. I was at the barn for most or all of it. I did responsible adult things like brushing ponies, feeding them excessive apples and telling them how cute they are. It was difficult, but I persevered.

On the more practical side of things, the hay stall is full, I’ve painted and stained everything wooden in my immediate vicinity, put new sand down in the front half of B’s paddock for winter, the manure bin is nearly constructed, the trailer is cleaned inside and out, and I feel like I’ve spent our life savings at the local building supply store. 

Sand!

Fascias installed and stained

Perimeter drain for future ring acquired

Bridget going above and beyond mowing soon to be filled ditches

I checked in on Sophie and she’s doing great. I swear she has grown up (and out!) lately. I’m curious to measure her height and weight again. I have a feeling she’s going to finish right around 15hh and not so much the pony height we thought. Pony hooves are getting due and our farrier is out of commission, so she might be slightly taller than normal. It looks like I need to be a temporary DIY farrier again…all I can say is that’s not a hidden talent of mine and let’s just hope our farrier is feeling better ASAP ;)

Long time no see!

Anyway, on the ‘getting the machine back in’ topic, fear not! I had hoped to have a start on the ring this week, but I just ran out of time. I had a meeting with our friendly machine operator neighbour this morning and he’s going to get the last of the leveling and drainage in just as soon as we coordinate a day we’re both free. I’m hoping next week the magic will happen and we’ll have a ring base and perimeter fence in by month’s end.