Moonlight and Sunny days

Today is the third day of sun here on the top of my little hill in Vermont ! But-- this is not sun but Moon... Zoe and I rode out Tuesday night and found out-- the days are becoming shorter without our noticing it. We were not out really all that late-- but by 8:30, the moon was very full and rising.

I actually heard cicadas at the end of last week... so that means 90 days till the first frost.


Our two volunteers- Sara and Jenni- are riding if there is time between lessons. Sara is back riding Job quite a bit and may do a late summer show with him.. probably Intro test A and B which is all walk/trot. He'll be ready if she rides him 3 times a week. Jenni is riding OYY Ivan and is he ever pleased to be chosen !

The girls started out in the indoor.. as Jenni has only ridden Ivan once and that was last year. He has not been out under saddle in perhaps 2 months.. so they had a bit of 'getting to know you' time.

Didn't take long and they were ready to trot down the driveway to the big ring. Here's Sara with Job. lately Job has been used in quite a few lessons - he's such a gem of a horse and so versatile.

Here is a photo of him carrying some his precious cargo. Job is also great with the independent riders. Careful and safe.

One thing about girls and horses.. if there is mane to be braided.. they will do it !

Jenni and Ivan make a handsome pair

Seems Sara always gets the job of schooling the ponies ! She takes OYY Arcus out for his little trot. Arcus is great every time no matter how long it's been since his last time out.

Zoe and I took an impromptu "sidewalk" trot with Keri and Elektra the other day-- Elektra's first time into town, first time trotting on the sidewalks-- and then on the way home after some rough trail-- her first trot and canter up the highway ! She was awesome and enjoyed the trip immensely !

She is now officially another sidewalk queen...

OYY Elektra -- dressage horse, trail mount, super fun road hack and all around great girl !

On our trot home.. we saw a tag sale on the corner, So we stopped our horses to take a look. I spotted this !! What a find. I went back with my car in the afternoon to get it.

Almost a curly mane and tail !

I don't exactly need another dust collector but.. couldn't resist this.

he'll make a great farm mascot-- and easy to feed.


Enjoy your day ~