I had many great horsey experiences in 2019! I am really pleased with how the year went overall; nothing is ever perfect, but both horses are sound, happy, and healthy, which is really what matters to me. Some of my 2019 goals were met easily or with lots of hard work, and a few of them were utter fails haha. C'est la vie! Let's recap! Happy, health, sound Both mares are doing well in this regard! Dreamy will be 29 this year, and while she definitely shows signs of her age at times, she overall looks and acts much younger than she really is! Ellie has really matured this year, filling out as well as mentally becoming more comfortable in her own skin. As she will be eight this year, I feel like we have moved through the baby phase. having this photo shoot was definitely a highlight of 2019! Continue lessons with Beth and Babette This goal was met and then some! I took almost weekly dressage lessons with Beth and monthly jump lessons with Babette. Thanks to the
...err, I mean Maine. The last few days here have been pretty brutal, with nighttime temps dipping down to -20 and daytime highs around 5 above. It said -12 this morning at 6:45 when I woke up and now it is up to 3 degrees at 2PM. This is not my favorite time of year, and despite having been born here, I am not a fan of winter. Granted, it doesn't help that I have a blood vessel disorder (that has no cure). We always get super cold weather for a brief stretch of time, but that doesn't mean I ever get used to it! hahaha I definitely wonder sometimes I think there are several factors that come into play when keeping horses happy in such frigid temps. I am by no means a professional and what works for me and my horses will not work for everyone. But as I close in on thirty years of owning horses, there are definitely a few things I have learned along the way. As always, your mileage may vary and check with your veterinarian when in doubt. FEED HAY. LOTS OF HAY.