Stude my condolences also.
And good luck with the truck project.
What year is it?

i thought I blew up the bobcat Wednesday evening.
Drove it to help Pilot put the big fuel tank on its relocated stand.
It went well. Idled it for awhile ...

Just found out my friend Francine died on Tuesday. Poor Greg, he'll be lost without her. I have to figure out a way to go see him. Greg's oldest son bought them a house in town and they haven't been in it very long.

I've been working ...

were slightly cooler.
Only the eighth inch of rain but 50% forecast for Thursday.

We had a good morning ride.
I took Tex since I couldn't remember when he was last ridden.
He was perfect except an extra few bumps on the reins.
Proud ...

And its time to start riding those hayburners we've been feeding and cleaning stalls for all winter! My husband, my young friend and I met up with some horse and mule people at Pacific City, Oregon for a spring ride. The beach is always convenient ...

I already know how to western and dressage ride but I am starting English riding. Is it harder than Western and Dressage? ...

are forecast for this evening.

And cooler temps should arrive tomorrow.
Highs to be in the mid 80*s.
That will be very welcome but mostly I hope the showers arrive.
Things are getting brown fast.

I hope everyone is having a good ...

Maybe a cool down for the weekend and next week
I hope so it has been 100* the last few days.

I have picked up extra volunteer shifts on Fridays for awhile to help another volunteer.
It is too hot to work outside or ride, so might as well ...

We are in a hot weather pattern.
Surprisingly the first half of July was fairly cool and wet.

We have August heat to get through and then it should be back to pleasant.

Jet had a chiropractic appointment yesterday.
He should be tuned ...

seeing you Connie.
Please be careful about your yellow biters.
Anaphylaxis can happen anytime a person is stung.

We went to visit friends yesterday .
Haven't seen them in almost 2 years.
He is declining.
But we had a lovely ...

Hey, I bought 3 horses for horse racing, I want to buy their bridles. Can u please let me know which online site is best to purchase this. As I visit many sites in Uk but I am not comfortable.. One of them is Equine World
Thanks & Regards.
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Rain chances.
I hate the mud but pastures need it.

Our ride was a short one yesterday.
It got hot but glad we went.

Going to feed Cows and calves.
Trying to convince the last little heifer she needs to be in the pen with her little ...

our 11th anniversary.
Seems almost like a blink.

We are still having lower than usual temps and higher chances of rain.
Very strange for July.

A ride planned for tomorrow.
Hoping it stays cloudy enough to feel somewhat cool.
 ...

Should be a good day with friends.

Yesterday the entire day was spent on calves.
Penning, loading them, waiting for a vet appointment.
Branding, vaccs, wormer and 2 castrations.
Finally unloading into the weaning pen.
Our cow vet is ...

Echo is a lovely girl. She looks to have Gypsy in her background.

Frustrating week. My truck has been giving trouble again and I am seriously considering replacing it. There are collectors who will pay good money for the thing and I'm ready to ...

it makes it a month since Echo came to live here.
She is nicely settled in. She seems to like me. I can handle her head now. Changed halters and she was great with it. Have yet to saddle and bridle.
I walked down to the pasture yesterday and ...

and clear on Chica's eye.
Well of course not really free. $$
Teeth are done also.

Just Tex needs teeth to be done.

Another 1/4 inch rain.
So happy to have it in July.

Everyone have a great evening and weekend. ...

eye meds three times a day has been no fun.
Today is the last day.
Back to Vet for recheck and I scheduled her teeth to be done since she is due.

Seems to have been a very long week and it is only Thursday.

I hope all are well and ...

we got rain.
An inch and a half so far.
Ran is forecast for the next week.
We will take it.
Somewhat unusual to get it in July.

I have been treating Chica for a weepy eye.
I thought it was from gnats. They all get it this time of ...

Deer trough must be low.
Deer are having to get their heads way in.
I will fill it on the way out to do chores which I need to get out and do.

I work an extra volunteer shift today.
Covering for others out on vacation.

I hope everyone ...

We did get 5 bundles of coastal squares in.
I will get some more if I can.

We got a 1/4 inch of rain after we finished.
More rain forecast all weekend.We need more.
And we need to put up more hay.
MaderChica says they have severe drought ...

Hay ever.
Seriously, I got a load yesterday.
And I need to buy enough to fill the barn.

Problem is I have some cow hay that needs to be moved out of the way first.
I will see if we can get that done.

Everyone have an awesome week ...

ride planned for this morning.
Going to C's and she needs to be done at noon.

We all need to be done at noon as it will be hot and windy.
Can you believe it is almost July?

Have a great weekend. ...

No rain. Not surprised.

Farrier Ed came and did Jet today.
I'll let him as long as he wants.

It's hot, but not as hot as what Stude is dealing with.
Yesterday was a bit cooler so Pilot and I got some cactus sprayed.
An ongoing ...

More of the same.
Hot, dry and waiting for rain.
60% chance and we need it.

Pilot got called for jury duty.
I have 2 meetings today and hope to sneak a load of hay in between.

Connie - I hope Echo is enjoying her new home.
@ ...

trip north. Roughly 100 miles there. Looked at her, loaded her and brought her home. All before noon.
No, I have not ridden her yet. She is very touchy about her head, I was told she was bad to bridle but by last night she was letting me rub her ...