Remembrance

Memorial Day is the day to remember, not just of our veterans and those that gave their lives so we could live in this free country but we should also remember what Jesus did for us over 2000 years ago so we can be free indeed. We started our day on the usual walk minus the campers. The red headed woodpecker pictured is one of the noisy knock on wood neighbors the compound has.

Mark dug the last three holes and set the posts while Ruth and I headed for Middle Grove. When we arrived the campers were just finishing up a big breakfast after the cool morning horseback ride. Today Sophie rode Bunni, Rhoda was on Sangria, Mike rode Mika and Karin was on Sally. They rode the entire 200 acres, crossing the big lake. Sophie told me it was lots of galloping and she was surprised she stayed in the saddle. Mike wanted to work on his water tank before boating, Ebby saw his legs sticking out and every time they moved she jumped.

Ruth packed up her motor-home while the rest of us headed for the pontoon boat for one more ride before putting everything away. The sky became dark and threatening and we heard the sound of distant thunder making us cut the boat ride short. Karin went back to help Mike load up the jet ski while Diane and Rhoda closed up the pontoon. I started walking back to the campsite but stopped to play with the horses a bit. Below is Killian's front legs. Notice how the feather starts at the back of the leg, thick and curley. And to think he is only a year old.

He is really going to be the typical hairy fantasy Friesian stallion when full grown. The storm just gave us a few drops of rain then headed off almost missing us completely. We sure need the rain. Phil, Anna and Braelyn came to spend the afternoon with us. Below is Braelyn playing in the sand. She enjoyed playing in the water.

Rhoda let Darcy come swimming also, Darcy loves to climb up on the diving board. She thinks she is a kid and will get right in line waiting her turn.

After Mike and Diane arrived home it was time to find out about Mytross the mare we know nothing about. Rhoda was willing to give her a try. We don't think she has ever been ridden because she was a bit confused with what Rhoda was asking but she sure has a great attitude and did nothing wrong.

Rhoda took her down the lane and back without issue, then into the field and asked her to canter up the hill. Now Standardbreds are not allowed to canter when pulling so Rhoda had to work a bit to get her to do this. Below is a huge trot

and then she broke into a canter.

This is a very sweet mare that wants to please. Cor Arianna was showing this morning. She was not covered until later afternoon. Her owner chose Raven and Raven was glad for the work. The kids all left after dinner tired, this playing outside all weekend is exhausting!