Not much going on

Had to take advantage of the some what drying mud and sunshine to hop on the mares today.

 So at home siting on Heidi.  

 Though she still doesn't understand steering with the halter on. 

 Then took some stock of the rabbits.  I learned that yet another Kentucky rabbit breeder (raises Dutch and Mini Rex) have decided to sell out.  Makes selling out a high option.

 After looking and mulling over rabbits I sat on my mounting block and took some pictures at full zoom for the little camera.  Not too bad. 

Then Willow came outside to play in the sunshine as well.

I am sad, my draft size rope halter has been chewed on or something.  I don't know if I can replace it or not.  

After going and picking up the auger-which is still in my truck until I know where it's going to get repaired, I decided to keep working on my roping skills.  I decided to use one of my jump standards.  I got close a few times just have to figure out how to get the rope up higher.  

Willow was watching me rope.  Completely unimpressed

So close.  

Dad also finished the long lines I had wanted to put together to try some ground driving, both ropes are approximately 25 feet long.  I bought the clamps, clips and the 50' rope and dad assembled and cut the rope for me.   

Horsie update

I have been just bareback halter riding the girls on and off since late December actually, but mostly in January.  It's always been in the pasture since the ground has been too wet to do much.

Heidi's getting heavier, I am estimating 10-11 weeks left until the foal is here. 

 

^above^ from today below  is from a year ago

Stating to get some substance to her teats

She is LOVING the new mash dinner she gets.  I am soaking about 3 quarts(fully soaked) of the Timothy grass pellets and giving Heidi 2/3rds of it, Tessa 1/3rd of it.  To help extend their hay and to help supplement as it's not the best horse hay.

But you can see her big belly.  I really hope for a nice healthy foal.  It would be nice to have a filly for Nelson, but a colt wouldn't be terrible either as that is what Michael would LOVE!