Tuesday

This morning I had to get ready for the farrier, which meant making a space for him to work - regardless of the fact that the thermometer was hovering around ZERO. Dad had filled all the bays of the garage with hay, so I had to move the atvs to clear some space. Unfortunately, at that temperature batteries don't work. So, I had to use the truck to tow the gator out and then I used my 4-wheeler to haul it off the driveway. The farrier was due around 10 a.m., so I caught all the horses and got them tied up around 9:30. Then I picked the packed ice out of their hooves, as best I could. At around 10:30 he called to say that he wouldn't be making it 'til afternoon. So, I put everyone away and took Sasha for a walk in the woods. She and I both REALLY need to get in shape for spring. Well, that certainly was a workout! There is more than enough snow to make the walking difficult and it's hard to see all the branches and rocks underfoot, which makes it even harder going. I'm afraid to say that I got very winded and I was exhausted by the time we got back!

Daddy just called to say that he won't be home in time for supper. His grandfather has taken a turn for the worse, so he's going to see him in the nursing home.