Boots, Beamer, and baby

The barefoot trimmer stopped by today to check the fit on Gussie for Easycare boots. He brought along a set that had been used for 4 years, a size 1, and they fit really well. I'll probably buy a set this summer. So I'm thinking 4 years for a pair of boots that costs about the same as one set of shoes is a pretty good deal. The way I ride, they would probably last about 10 years because I don't get into the mountains that often where the ground is rocky. Here is what they looked like:

I like them because they aren't too clunky, and Gussie didn't mind them at all. I think Beamer probably takes the same size, I'd like a pair for him too. Speaking of Beamer, I've officially retired his winter blanket, and he is taking full advantage of it by rolling in every pile of dirt he can, so its a little difficult to get a nice shiny photo of him, but I did get a couple of him all grubby from rolling.

He was happy to get out in the mares pasture today- I kept the girls in today.

Of course I spent some time with Rio today; he's getting frisky after having turn out yesterday; he's figured out how fun it is to run, and he is pretty quick with firing both heels too!

But most of the time he's well behaved, and he likes his skritches and lovin's- he's daddys boy!

He's working on eating hay too. I'm hoping it won't be raining tomorrow so he can get more turn out time. Gotta exercise those legs you know!