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decreasing rain chances for the week.
But no sunshine forecast until Saturday.
We got 2.6 total rain.

Slogging through the mud.
I am pretty sure that is what is causing my hip pain.
And no riding of course.

Did some work in the ...

I went to see a horse I've been working with for over a year today. The owners of the property she is boarded on (she was recently moved, I have yet to meet the owners) just got two horses of their own I believe within the past week. One is in good ...

I just got a horse 3 days ago, the previous owner made no mention of any vision problems. But i noticed what looks like something blue/gray was in his eye, doesnt move when he blinks. Its not in the inside of the eye, but its on the outer layer. Its not ...

Yesterday morning we managed to convince Mr. Bull it was his idea to be penned.
He hopped into the awaiting trailer at exactly the appropriate moment.

We had a Hughesnet appointment between 11am and 2pm to upgrade our system.
We hurried back ...

Rain started here yesterday.
A "Blue Norther" came in about 1pm.
Impressive blue wall of clouds, north wind and a temperature drop of 30 degrees.

The horses decided to ride it out in the pasture.
I think they knew they would ...

Well the cattle transfer of course did not go as planned.
We didn't get the rain storm but our partner did.
So we postponed until yesterday.
He called and said he had our cow loaded and was on his way to swap for the bull.

We went ...

Well I have the creeping crud again. No, not CV-19, I know this one well. Should be interesting over the next few weeks.

Raven (founder pony) has yet another issue. She seems to have picked up a bug and was really sick. Nice expensive Vet bill and ...

with a huge thunderstorm line. It is from about 5 miles north of us all the way to DFW.
I hope we stay out of it. So far thunder, lightning and and a sprinkle.
It is a cold front.

We are suppose to move some cattle this morning.
Our new ...

Peppy King Lynx is a 2004 perlino stallion, approximately 90.24% foundation, & 5 panel N/N. He is TRIPLE HOMOGZYOUS FOR BLACK AGOUTI AND CREME Meaning he will produce 100% buckskin colored/based foals no matter the color of the mare (perlino & ...

Ginger, my 13 y/o haired horse has had vision problems since got her about a year and half ago. Something caused them to break the gate open and when I came out to put them up for the day, they were loose. I'm just glad that the weld on the gate gave ...

Our email accounts are fried at the moment.
Thanks to a particular person our computers got infected with a virus again.
Pilot is not happy.

Our temps have been unseasonably warm.
I was out washing a couple horses Wednesday and got sunburn ...

Whisper, once again, was a tad bit off this morning. She had not eaten her hat, was not very interested in her hot water. Great gut sounds. She wanted the hay she normally won't eat. Went and bought a new vet thermometer...not thrilled with it, danged ...

starting to dry out.
We tried to burn brush.
But the pile was so wet Pilot couldn't; get it to light.
He wanted to keep trying but I suggested to wait for another day.
Sounds easy, burning brush but of course it needs to be wet enough ...

Yesterday it was over 60 and downright balmy. I woke up this morning to a dusting of snow. Nice sunshine now.
Yesterday I went to where I got my 1/2 a beefer and picked up 50lbs of beef for my son and his family. While there I visited the horse I ...

We got another almost 2 inches and raining now.
Horses are standing in muck.

Staying home but too wet to get any work done.
Laundry is caught up.

Sis manages online grocery at wmart and my horse buddy amy works with her.
They are ...

for the rain. We got over an inch last night.
Horses are in for a few days again.
Good thing cause Jet was out eating acorns again.

Thanks Ed for coming and taking care of Jet's hooves.
He was getting beyond long and needed front shoes ...

R is bringing squares this afternoon.
Shifted the schedule due to rain.
Fine by me since he is doing the hauling.

Board meeting cancelled and shutdown imposed on library and resale shop.
It should have all happened on Friday or Saturday ...

I pulled my saddle out of storage and it has cracks in the tree, under the fenders. Almost looks like a piece of the edge of the tree might eventually come off, but it isnt cracked the whole way through. ...

Already.

It was a pleasant day yesterday.
B came and it was a murky day with off and on drizzle. So we did not ride.
She did help me finish Sarcee's feet and do Chica's fronts until it got too slick to work.
She is determined ...

The rain forecasted has not materialized.
Imagine that.
B and I are planning to ride.

She said she needs to come hang out at the ranch even if we don't get to ride.
Nice to hear.

Jet's poop was finally clear of acorns yesterday ...

Well yesterday I awoke and thought we have nothing on the schedule.
A rare thing to just do whatever and enjoy the day.
Then I went to the barn.
I found that Jet had quidded up his overnight hay.
A sure sign he had tummy trouble from too many ...

We don't have to feed cattle today.
Calves are out of the weaning pen so no need for daily trips to feed them.

Gorgeous weather here. Everything is blooming.
I am keeping an eye on the mesquite trees as they are suppose to be the truth ...

Stripped Whisper's stall Sunday afternoon. Cal emptied containers and I filled them, being careful not to twist...well not to twist too much. Then Monday put her out and locked her out of the barn. She was fine for a while but I made her stay out ...

Super because of the time change.
We have had a busy weekend.

Friday was trying to get calves from weaning pen to vet for vacc etc.
We were successful with getting one only because my patience persisted.
I will have to work harder on ...

Hi everyone, I'm working to develop my "eye" for horse conformation. I've been scrolling through the BLM website and trying to spot any conformation issues with the horses listed. I found this girl, and absolutely love her color and ...