Ahh, My Loves

Maybe it's the Holiday season, or maybe it's the fact that I know long, ambling days at the barn are limited, but I have just been enjoying the crap out of the horses recently. 

Prair has continued toe be a relatively calm, lazy mare and I have relished light hacks where I just... don't. care.  Is she using herself perfectly? no.  Are we engaged and uphill all the time? for sure not, but it is so freaking nice to just ride and not pick a fight and know that Prair is relaxed and happy that it's enjoyable.

I think the fact that we have a move to a more structured program looming in the near future is also contributing to my current love affair with such a laissez-faire attitude. 

Also, spirits have been buoyed by a significantly less-lame Gus, which is also fun to see.  He has more spring to his step and is just more energetic and engaged.  He is clearly feeling better (why I don't know, I'm just enjoying it) so playing with two, happy, healthy horses is just not a bad way to spend an afternoon.

Also, look at this face.  She has been an absolute lover.  Just soft and quiet and willing to stand untied and gently negotiate for cookies.

sweetest mare.

a slightly more insistent cookie face

Gussie and his cute faced friend.

I will definitely miss having the ponies in the same place!