I'm back in Old Snowmass, CO,hanging out with my new friends. Bodhi is the smiling Golden, Keesha isthe beautiful long haired sheepdog, and Bailey is the golden puppy. And then there's Ace, the 28 year old mare, who was eating when I took this photo.Today I experienced two firsts! I fed a horse, and repaired a fence. I felt like a real cowgirl! Ace, the mare, was really good about my not having any idea of where to put the hay and the food. I put the bucket in the corner, and looked at her. She looked at the bucket, looked at me, and then turn her head and looked very pointedly at the big, black, EMPTY container on the floor of the stall. Ah, it's amazing how the animals talk to us if we just listen. So that was my introduction to Ace and that she DOESN'T eat from a bucket, thank you very much. I don't think she cares where I put the hay. She was also really great about me walking behind her, before I recalled that it's not a good idea to walk and stand behind horses. As soon as it STOPS SNOWING I will take her for a walk.
And, speaking of horses and snow, I am really happy to have my new mud boots, the cute black and white polka dot ones .....I have no idea what I'm walking in when I enter Ace's area, and don't have to worry about ruining shoes!
I've included a photo of the fence repair...using the twine used to hold the hay bales together....
We (the dogs and I) just returned from a walk around the neighborhood, and then fed Ace.....we're hoping NOT to get the 12" of snow everyone is talking about!
The good news is that we only got about 4 inches....not 10.....and it may be over. I heard that it is supposed to be 70 degrees this Sunday!!
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