Brrrr..... so very cold at the barn yesterday. When I arrived at the barn the thermometer in my car read 12 degrees. The good news is that there was no wind on Sawyer Hill. A true and welcomed anomaly if there ever was one!
Blu was out in his paddock so I trudged out to get him carefully picking my way down the slick driveway with a pocket full of treats and a prayer that he would come to the gate without much coaxing. When he saw me he came trotting up through the deep snow... he just takes my breath away he is so beautiful. I hooked his frozen lead line to his halter and he respectfully and carefully followed me up the road.
Once in the barn, I stripped him of his turn out boots -- his bell boots were filled with snow and frozen solid. I had to remove my gloves to pick the Velcro fastener apart. I think he was very grateful to be rid of them. My fingers felt like Popsicles but my heart was warm and content being with my best buddy Blu!!! Just being in his presence settles my spirit and warms my soul. He loved the grooming and oh my word, shedding has begun. Let this please be a sign that spring is around the corner.
We had a good ride... comments from all in the ring how happy, soft and forward he looked... He was happy -- his lips were popping to the rhythm of the trot and his canter was very up and soft. We worked for about 35 - 40 minutes and called it a day... way too cold to get sweaty.
After his post work out grooming he went into his stall to his dinner. I think this is one of his favorite times of day... Plenty of hay, good food and yes a fresh bucket of warm water to wash it all down. It is a very good life!
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