Working With Hadassah

Diane and I walked this morning, Ruth overslept while mom and Joan are not yet home from Alabama.  After the walk the borrowed Christmas tree along with the lights and ornaments were taken back to Diane's office. When I got back Karin was here working with Hadassah. We bought Hadassah as an unhandled 2 year old because she was beautiful, had amazing movement AND was a Raven daughter.  She was suspicious of people but not at all mean. Rhoda and Emily got her under saddle and she has been great for trail rides. She has tremendous stamina but then she has Arabian in her pedigree.  Her dam was half Arabian and half Quarter.  Hadassah was bred to Evan and is due June 10th, 2020. Today Karin had her in the indoor arena and was working with her relaxation therapy.  Hadassah was watching Karin and trying to anticipate. She was very relaxed by the time Karin was finished.

Hadassah is sold but is being boarded here. Her owner had to have surgery in December and will need therapy to recover. After Hadassah was put away Karin came down to the house for a cup of tea. Mike went to Middle Grove yesterday and reported the  horses were all doing fine. The farmer out there had put in hay a couple times while Mike and Diane were in Gulf Shores. The problem with terribly cold winters out at Middle Grove is making sure the automatic waterer is working. Thankfully so far this winter has been mild. The lakes and creeks are all still open and there is even green grass coming up in sheltered areas. The horses there are all fat and happy. Tatiana's filly has done amazing with her weaning. She isn't even calling for her mom any more.

She is in with the other weanlings, Josiah, Joshua and Lance. Each morning when they see the golf cart they come galloping up to the gate for their grain. 

Phil came over tonight and fixed an electrical problem we had in the family room. He had it fixed in about 10 minutes then stayed for supper.  Anna and the girls are still in Minnesota. He left right after supper though, he still had 2 more service calls tonight to take care of.