Ah Autumn

 Autumn is my favourite season! The leaves were falling like raindrops from some of the trees, and fall colours are popping. The last week of killing frosts have really helped get rid of the flies- yay!  The horses are much happier. 

Yes Ruby, I see those 2 flies on you., I said most of them, not all! 

Mama Belle is doing well. I had a fellow come out to do her teeth and trim Ruby and Beamer- but he won't be coming back here. Ever. He did minimal work on her teeth, and the crappiest trim job Beamer has ever had. On top of that, he was liberal with the f bomb and there were several other things I didn't like but won't mention. 

Ruby and Velvet are looking .... fluffy... the baby bellies are starting to show and the unlimited pasture is definitely getting them bulked up for winter... that's my story and I'm sticking to it! I do have my track system set up so that they have to come all the way in for shelter and water; they often gallop in and /or out. Beamer is finally putting weight on  after the last few months of pacing his fenceline calling for his mares. Now that Belle is in an adjacent pen to him, he can see at least one mare all the time. He spent a lot of time galloping from the top of his pen to the barn, which kept him in shape and kept those arthritic knees limbered up, but now it's time to slow down and chill out. 

I'm having trouble getting motivated to ride. Maybe now that things have settled into a routine- no more breeding and I have Belle's routine sorted out- I can focus on Ruby. Belle and Velvet can keep each other company when I take Ruby out, that should help Velvet to keep from calling out. So- no more excuses. Up and ride!