The mares were again called in by 5:30am and it was a good thing I went out at that time. The Bridlewood stall cleaners for Sunday were already there. All three mares were in their own paddock waiting for me so all that needed to be done was give them their grain and shut the gate between the paddocks. Last night after turning them out, I worked for a couple of hours cleaning their paddock and filling up the water tank. It was such a cool evening that with my usual compulsive behavior I didn't want to quit until the paddock was done. The problem with waiting until evening to scoop poop is that we had already worked pretty hard at setting up church, then the laundry had to be done as David is coming home for good today from Mexico and I'm sure he will have laundry. Then Mark decided that the weather was so cool we should take advantage of it and go for a bike trip on the Rock Island trail. We only went from Alta to Dunlap, about 5 miles there and 5 miles back but when everything else that was done is added to the ride, the paddock could have waiting for cleaning. At least my body told me that this morning. The Rock Island trail is beautiful, quiet, peaceful and an easy ride. I'm always surprised it isn't used more.
We will leave for church at 7:45 this morning as the donuts are to be delivered at 8:00am. Philip and Anna are coming to help along with Rhoda, Sarah, mom, Diane and Mike. Also the Davidovic girls said they would also come but the young group activity last night lasted VERY late. I don't think the girls came back until way after 11:00pm.
After church today the saddlebred mare will need to be covered and Lily's belly band put back on. We are very disappointed that she has to wear this for another month but maybe it will help with her huge belly. Lily has not come in season since she was put in the small paddock. If she is still pregnant after all she has been through it will truly be a miracle!
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