Sunday at the farm

I haven't been posting pictures of Peppy lately because between weaning and being in a growing spurt he looked all gangly and geeky. He is starting to look better now, and his winter coat is coming in really dark. I dewormed again yesterday, this time with Ivomec, so hopefully it'll get all the bots- which may have been part of the reason for the geeky look. The bot flies were so bad this year, but we finally have had two killing frosts, which has taken care of the fly problem.

I have been working regularly with Andee and making progress. I really want her to trust me, and we're getting to the stage where I can touch her, after round penning for a while. I am not going to worry about getting a halter on her until she is comfortable with being touched and petted. We had a bit of a go-round about her turning her butt to me, so I had to warm it for her until she got the message that it was a bad idea for her to present her butt to me. Now when she changes direction she is careful to turn facing me; if she does forget and turn into the fence she gets worried, but I just chase her up a little and put more pressure on her when she turns like that, and then she willingly stops and faces me. I'm happy that we progress every day. As far as Chickory goes, I am leaving her alone right now. I hope to get Andee sold soon, then I can focus on just her.

Me 'n' Gussie had to inspect the work the guys are doing on the barn; here they are sheeting in the upper part of the overhang. They will trim the boards neatly after they are all nailed on. Gussie didn't mind at all the sound of the air-nailer. I got Ted to take a picture of me riding, so you all can see how nicely Gussie carries herself.

She really is a beautiful mare! Those are Professional's Choice boots on her front legs; I always ride with them. I was asking her to move over to her right in this picture, which is why my leg is back and my hands are so high. I love this mare and wish I didn't have to sell her. I hope whoever buys her enjoys her as much as I do!