He snows everyone...

Out to the barn on a beautiful winter's day. My car was telling me it was 39 degrees. I walked into the barn and one door was open and the thermometer read 41 degrees. Be that as it may, it felt like spring after the weather we have been having. I then trudged down to get Blu from his paddock. Snow was blocking the gate so I gave it a kick and down went the fence. OH NOOOOOO. Blu stood and waited while I picked my way over the snow bank and forced open the gate. He is such a good boy!!! After making our way through too tiny an opening again both of us carefully picking our way over the snow and through the gate, we made our way to the barn... both with our snow treads on... He got lots of hugs for being such a good and patient boy and not getting upset by the fence tumbling at his feet. When I got back to the barn I noticed one of his bell boots was missing and while my first instinct was to forget about it til spring, Frugal Fannie walked back down to the paddock and waded through snow over her knees to look for the missing protective gear. Did I find it? Heck no, what was I thinking... I think he will now go without them until the snow is either gone or packed down. He should be out in a new paddock today.

The next fun was replacing his chewed up leather halter with a brand new fleeced lined synthetic halter. It has a lovely leather breakaway and while for safety and to please my aesthetic I have alwys purchased leather, this will probably better withstand the rigor of halter tag. Check out the picture above... Handsome no?

As usual the ride was fabulous. Due to multiple storms, Blu had three days off. So he felt full of himself. His canter down the long side of the area became extended canters. waaaaaaahoooooo!!!! I let him get it out a couple of times and he was quite satisfied with himself. Our canter work after was just great. He becomes more balanced and up in front.

After our ride we headed back up to the barn and Blu was full of anticipation because his supper had been poured. We arrived at the barn and a young gap-toothed girl greeted him with a joyous "It is Blu!" He has more fans every day.