It's supposed to be winter hibernation time. Even here on the Wet Coast I swear it's a thing. Somehow I feel like the days are more full than they ever have been, though.
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| These two are enough to keep anyone busy |
I'm probably the last person on earth to jump on the smart watch bandwagon. Honestly, I'm not sure I can even say I'm on the wagon when 99% its on my wrist with the sole function of being a cute digital clock saving me from compulsively pulling my phone out of my pocket every 5 minutes to check time. Busy, busy, rush, rush, I'm late, on to the next thing and all that. The one thing I was surprised about is that I was prepared to be completely demoralized about my activity levels on my desk job days. But hey, I've got horses (and lets be real, a problem with sitting still) so it turns out I cover way more miles than I thought I did, even on my laziest of days. Thanks for that, horses (and anxiety).
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| Imagine if Tradey had a smartwatch |
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| He covers a lot of ground in a day |
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| So much so that he's had no hoof to trim for months (appreciate the discounted farrier bill, buddy!) |
The horses have been loving the cold weather. Not that it's cold by many Canadian standards, but for us -5 to -10c overnight is slightly panic inducing with everyone suddenly remembering about outdoor pipes and garden plants that maybe aren't that cold tolerant. For the horses, I think they find it just about perfect. Most of the snow from last week has melted here but the ground is still frozen/icy and not overly safe for horsey activities. We are lucky, though to just have the frozen ground and bits of snow. Some neighborhoods got buried in literal feet of snow and are still digging out.
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| It almost looks like Canada here |
I am actually dreading the return of the rain storms (this weekend) and the mess of mud and muck that is going to create. This is the hardest time of year here, there really isn't any great turnout and I feel bad for all the horses in their paddocks until the ground firms up again in spring. This little interval of snow and frozen ground was a welcome for a midwinter break for our local equines.
Lovely photos. I learned that snow is not as bad as what I've discovered, icy mud. Try pushing a wheelbarrow through it, agh.
ReplyDeleteNo fun at all! My wheelbarrow tire is currently about twice the size it should be (and not round lol) with all the ice, mud, snow frozen to it :D
DeleteWow those boys sure are cute! Love that 4 off the floor pic! And Sophie too of course! Dreading a potential ice storm here in Oregon overnight and hoping it's not anything like our devastating ice storm of last year.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed for you <3
DeleteThat first picture very much looks like partners in crime. They are all very fluffy ponies! Shedding season is going to be fun!
ReplyDeleteThey are definitely partners in crime! Sophie is incredibly fluffy and itchy right now, it's very dramatic.
DeleteIs Reggie black or just super dark bay? They're all stunning!
ReplyDeleteReggie/Tradey is technically bay but gets pretty dark in winter. Bakari/Buck is black (smokey black genetically) but fades to brown in summer. Certain times of the year they're nearly identical colors. Easiest way to tell them apart at a distance is Tradey/Reggie has two white socks on his front legs (and will also be the one doing whatever dumb thing got your attention in the first place ;)
DeleteIn southern Indiana, we have been fully entrenched in the mud the past week or two, but it looks like we have frigid weather blowing back in next week. While I've appreciated the break from the ice and extra chores that cold weather brings, it will be nice to have solid ground again. Your ponies look like they're living their best lives, frolicking in the snow.
ReplyDeleteSolid ground cannot be rated highly enough this time of year :)
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures but especially that first one❤️❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteHa, ha! It would be interesting to have a smartwatch step count on your horses. I have never owned a young horse, and I suspect I would be shocked to see all the active romping that you get to enjoy. The boys look like they are having so much fun!
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