Well, for starters it seems that Blue is feeling a little
better. The OSPHOS "might" be working. He looks like he’s
walking better and is more comfortable. I haven’t ridden him yet and I
take the blame solely on my shoulders. It’s just been too hot and I’m not
a summer person. When temperatures are in the 90’s with humidity to match
I’d rather not ride. I’m sure the horses appreciate standing under their fans
in the run- in sheds to cool off and try to hide from the insects too. If
I were a horse and someone decided it was a good idea to put a saddle pad,
saddle and rider on my back I might not agree. So when the weather cools a
little we will start back together.
My
friend Linda at Beautiful
Mustang had a book giveaway that I won.
Color me surprised because I’ve seldom won anything. The book is:
Zen
Mind - Zen Horse, by Allan J. Hamilton, MD.
It’s about the science and spirituality of working with horses. I’ve just started reading it and it is very
interesting. Thank you Linda!
July
26th brought about another birthday…ugh! But since I choose to
ignore birthdays anymore it’s not such a big deal. I received some wonderful gifts and I absolutely
love these grooming gloves. They are
great for bath time and I’ve found my arms don’t get so weary using them.
Ginger
the pup is now 6 months old and doing well.
She’s growing so fast and actually starting to listen most of the
time. And we are finally potty
trained! I know this because she has a
habit of jumping on my head and licking my face at 6 a.m. every morning when
she needs to go out. But that’s okay, I’d
rather take a lick on the face than…well you know.
Until
next time
Quote for Today
What dreadful hot weather we have! It keeps me in a continual state of inelegance. ~Jane Austen
What dreadful hot weather we have! It keeps me in a continual state of inelegance. ~Jane Austen
You lucky duck to win that book - hope you'll post what you thought of it. I've heard tons of good things about those grooming gloves (hello, Christmas list!).
ReplyDeleteI just started the book I'll let you all know how I liked it when I finish it. It could take me a while though.
DeleteWell Happy Birthday!!! Hope yours was wonderful and you ate some cake. :) Just think, the alternative to NOT having birthdays isn't so great...
ReplyDeletegreat news that the OsPhos might be helping Blue - keeping my fingers crossed!
And Ginger has grown so very much - and my, doesn't she look elegant and comfy on your bed!? Wish all pooches had such a loving family.
So good to hear from you again - we're having a weird summer. Some thru the roof hot days and many more than normal, coolish and yesterday and today, rain. Go figure!
Hi Lorie,
DeleteOf course I ate some cake! Now I have to work it off...;(
I don't like to ride in hot weather either. Ginger is such a cutie!
ReplyDeleteThanks Annette she is a cutie...most of the time.
DeleteLove the 'this or that'. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad that he's feeling better and I am pleased you got the book, although I wanted it. I shall have to find it.
I realized after I put it up "this and that" that you had the same title on your post. And since my brain doesn't function when I'm tired I couldn't think of anything better. hope you find the book, if not when I'm done I could lend it to you.
DeleteI don't like riding in the heat either! We've had a very cool summer this year and I'm not complaining. So happy you got the book. It has changed the way I use my energy around the horses. I'm much more thoughtful and forward in my actions. My big takeaway from it is that horses rely so much on that energy of intent in a herd, and they need it from us, too. Ii can't wait to hear what you take away from it! I'm going to be looking for a pair of those gloves!
ReplyDeleteYou're lucky you've had a cool summer. I'm hoping for an early Fall!
DeleteI've only just started the book but I like what I've read so far. Thanks again!
Enough of this heat! The only place to be is in a pool. Your pup looks gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteIf I had a pool I'd be in it all day! As it is I'm doing a rain dance every day! We really are in a drought.
DeleteSo glad Blue is doing better. And happy belated birthday!! I love those gloves and the book looks interesting! I'm with you re: riding in the heat. Keil Bay says 4 hooves up to the plan to wait 'til the season shifts and the horseflies die out. :)
ReplyDeleteHi billie,
DeleteI do like the gloves.Tell Keil Bay I agree with his 4 hooves up and will wait for a shift in the weather before torturing Blue.
Happy belated birthday! I know what you mean, I don't see mine as a big deal anymore. I like the look of those gloves, might make for a satisfying massage. And the book sounds interesting - congratulations on winning.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear Blue's feeling better. But ugh! Those temperatures!! Too, too uncomfortable. And that's coming from someone who grew up in Malaysia with high temps AND humidity - 'continual state of inelegance' indeed!! The only part of me that benefitted was my hair, all glossy and curly!
Ginger is so adorable! Love the pose :)
Wishing you cooler, more comfortable weather soon!
Thanks Joy! You're lucky you have curly hair, mine just falls flat. If these temps keep up it's all coming off.
DeleteGlad Blue is feeling better - hopefully you can go for a ride soon! And Happy Belated Birthday :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Cathryn!
DeleteI'm happy to hear that Blue is doing better. I want to try those gloves! Hope you had a wonderful bday :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Kate. I think you'll like those gloves if you get them.
DeleteThat first photo is gorgeous - what a luscious field and so reminiscent of pastures I knew in Michigan (very different here in California)
ReplyDeleteThank you Kathryn. They looked good in the Spring but we've had a bit of a drought here this summer and they're not so green now.
DeleteI agree about not riding in the heat, that's for sure. Osphos seemed to have helped my Chance's navicular. It did take over a month though. Good stuff.
ReplyDeleteWishing you and Blue well as the weather changes to something we can all love.
I think the weather is on the turn for the better and I can't wait!
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