Vet Visit

Anna arrived after our walk this morning to scope out where the new storm shelter was suppose to go. That had been delivered down at Meisters and Phil was going to be bringing it here this afternoon but he wanted Anna to find out exactly where we wanted it put. Anna and I had to move some supplies in Mark's garage to make sure there was plenty of room. After Anna left the truck and trailer were backed into the indoor arena and Tatiana's filly loaded up for our trip to Hoerr Vet clinic.  Just as I was coming in to Morton I remembered the trailer that was used the last time this customer picked up a horse and knew it would not work for this filly. I was thinking about how to ask this customer to borrow a different trailer when I passed the Morton exit. Bother, that meant 9 more miles to  Goodfield and another 9 miles back to Morton. Oh well the filly got lots of traveling practice.  She was excellent for Dr. Pallen standing perfectly still for the blood draw.

 Above we are at the vet clinic and below the filly is patiently waiting. 

 When we arrived home the filly we practiced walking in and out of the trailer a few times then she was led around then I just looped the lead rope over her neck while filling the water tank. 

 She shook, the lead rope fell off and below she was trying to pick it up with her mouth.

The lead rope was taken off and she was left in the indoor for the rest of the day. Phil, Anna and the girls arrived after work. The storm shelter is 8ft by 6ft made of thick heavy steel. The hydraulic trailer was perfect for bringing it and for unloading.

Braelyn kept the girls occupied giving them golf cart rides in the outdoor arena while the shelter was getting unloaded.

 It is so heavy I was impressed how the right tools for unloading made it possible to get it off the trailer and into the barn garage. 

 Below Phil and Anna using those piano rollers to move it into position. 

Mark needs to figure out exactly where he wants it then it will be bolted down. This is a safety shelter for the barn apartment as there is no basement there. It is big enough to put some benches  and shelves and can easily fit 6-8 people if needed. After supper Tatiana's filly was put back in the stall so Indy and Oksana could have the indoor for the night. Still no waxing. 

Tonight Ruth, Diane, Joan and I went to mom's house for games and spent the evening together. I'm very thankful for the fellowship we have here.