Frost on the Pumpkin

The last few mornings have been definitely nippy. 2 mornings ago my car was covered in a quarter inch of frozen dew. Yesterday morning, I had to dig out my chore gloves- cold hands- and 2 sweatshirts. It warms up considerably as the sun rises- and we are experiencing a lovely autumn so far. Perfect weather.

The early morning fog is heavy -- creeping in , as Carl Sanburg wrote-- on little cat feet. It rolls down the hillside and slaps you in the face like a damp rag.

I don't think I'll be swimming in my pond anymore this year.

This week, Jennie and Sarah have continued to ride their show mounts- OYY Elektra and OYY Pal's Job- getting ready for October 4th. Zoe schools WR Winter Dancer three times a week as well. OYY Hummingbird is continuing with her ground driving and very close to being hitched to the cart. She is so smart... for some reason I thought she was 3 years old as she is so mature. She is only 2 .. but old enough to pull the cart. I love this little pony girl.

We took some time to do some photo's of some of the younger horses- All 2 year olds, who will be be started in ground driving this winter.

OYY Little "Z" is a gorgeous sporty bay filly out of Ahmet and Mead's Chocolate Chip.

OYY Olympia is a filly we are planning on keeping, out of Zoe's Day Dream and Homefire Curlies's WCC Benjamin. Her dam, "Reverie" is now under saddle and doing outstandingly well.

One of our favorites, OYY Queen Jane Approximately, is growing into a beautiful filly. She is prettier than her full brother, OYY The Mighty Quinn, I think.

Here is a recent photo of Quinn with his owner Denise. He is a handsome boy ! He is the sire of Jennie's mount, OYY Elektra and son of Chip... lots of potential in that family.

Enjoy your day ~