Monday morning

Good Monday Morning,

The weekend was pretty busy as always. Played with AJ and Hope, well we try to make their training fun for them and us as well. Since Hope is her mother's daughter she gets a bit pushy at times. However she has found that we push back with a stern NO. She wants to do things her way, but she is now understanding completely that we walk like a lady and we behave like a lady when we are on halter and lead. She "Gets It." Very intelligent little/big horse.

We attempted to have Apple Bobbing for the little ones but it really was not successful. When we brought Baby B in with them, she showed them how it was done. She also showed them if you want something bad enough you just dump the water barrel, grab your apple and run. I know they were happy after she showed them how it was done.

As I went to retrieve the barrel and put Baby B back in her area, AJ let me know he wanted to play with the barrel. He tried on three occasions to grab it from me. He is such a social butterfly and loves to receive the attention at all times. He can be hugged on, scratched on and if he could go with you wherever you go, he would. Lisa is in for a treat as he is what I call a pocket pony. Wonderful wonderful personality.

We have some major work to do in the Big Girls pen. Their pens have to be completely scraped again. They will be spending a few days in the round pen, so we can allow their pens enough time to dry. When they go, they go. Their manure is easy to clean up but my goodness, wet spots are tough. So in order for it to dry we have to completely strip the stalls and start all over. Thank goodness for the little yellow tractor. I tried by hand but made zero headway. Oh well, its all part of the job.

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to do live chat online via our Ustream. It gave me the opportunity to speak to many people I have communicated with over the last couple of years but never spoke to. So, what our plans are is on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5:30pm PST (as long as nothing of an urgent matter arises) I will be on our Ustream channel and talk about the horses. We spoke of the little ones and we spoke of Jerri's progress. I like to know who I am talking to, so if you join us it would be nice if you could sign in with your name. It makes it so much more personal for everyone. We thank you in advance.

Well the day has started and I have several items that must be accomplished. I wish all of you a wonderful wonderful day, you deserve it! Stay safe, and when things seem tough, take a deep breath and think of something that brings a smile to your face.

Have a great one!

Stephanie