I'll post another one later. Predictions have thundersnow coming and accumlations of 3" an hour possible!
And at 10 am! Look at the fat flakes by the lens....
and beginning afternoon chores....the fence posts are disappearing!
This morning, I had the rare opportunity to turn out a horse who had never seen snow! I have a pretty good clue on this because he got one look at what was falling out of the sky and his eyeballs got as big as his nostrils which got pretty expanded and noisy and he didn't take those eyeballs off of me as if to say "WHAT THE ??? Well, I have no idea why the lady doesn't seem to be worried that the sky is falling I'll just be cool here & follow her lead she gave me a peppermint yesterday and is the center of my universe." His eyes & body language defied his inner dialogue. Horses, particularly Saddlebreds are smart and brave. He learned quickly by watching me that I wasn't a bit worried and that the world wasn't coming to end no matter that all evidence was to the contrary. Being the smart Saddlebred that he is, he will retain it.
Today's one of those days I wish that those who think American Saddlebred show horses stand trussed up like a turkey all day long in dark stalls could see some in action defying those old wives tales. Come see us on a Nor'Easter day with many turned out with straight unset tails, short feet in turnout blankets getting a few hours in before the blizzard force winds start. Just being horses. Same ones challenging the best to grace the winner's circle shortly at a competition near you! Show horses......
Lots to do today- every year I volunteer for the show committee to order ribbons & trophy coolers for UPHA Chapter 14's Spring Premiere Horse Show in April and today's the day the order goes in. The company we work with gives a 10% discount for orders done prior to Valentine's Day-keeping costs lower for the horse show, and ultimately passed on to the exhibitor! Right on, right?! RIGHT!
Have a super day and enjoy the snow! And enjoy the PROOF that Spring IS a'comin' I'm sure of it cuz soon, those ribbons will be here & next the show!
