We had So much rain yesterday and during the night a thunderstorm with plenty bright flashes and big booms. Lola and her colt were moved out of the indoor arena and into a stall for the morning. Mark got the tractor out early to start grading the driveways.
It was almost too soft but the rain had really done a number on them. The grading helped. This morning we started walking to Joan's, got to the hill and mom got stuck in the mud. She couldn't move or her shoes would be left behind. At that point we turned around and headed back. Joan brought one of the canoes over but when we tried to keep walking the rain started back up. We decided it wasn't worth getting soaked and we all quit. Instead we went into mom's house and re-bandaged her leg. She had gouged it on the walker and had to put a lot of bandage on to stop it from bleeding through. We were able to put a smaller bandage on then wrap it with an ace bandage with her stocking on top and she was ready to go to quilting. I had to head to CEFCU to deposit some checks that won't go through the money center then headed back to tease mares. Lily said no today and will be marked out and Irish is also out. It has only been 16 days since Rosalie's last cover, she is not showing at all. The cookies from Anna were taken to the apartment and that checked over. Sometimes we have the riders using the bathroom but all was clean and ready. The guests were sent a message that it was ready for them. They were glad for that message as they were going to be in the area at least an hour before check in. They also asked to book for a 3rd night. The paddocks were really muddy and even the big fields had standing water. The mares were not turned out until after noon. Instead of working outside the laundry and dishes were done inside. The rain stopped and the sun came out. A very pretty yellow butterfly came to visit the poor daffodils. 
The mares were let out and all took off at a gallop. Lola and her 3 day old colt were also put in the field. The colt wanted to run and run but Lola was afraid he would get too close to the other mares. She had to work hard to keep up with him and keep him away from the other horses.
Lola finally felt comfortable enough to have a good roll.
As soon as she was up he was off again.
The other mares were all spread out toward the far end of the field.
Once I knew Lola and her colt were going to be fine Jury and her colt were brought out. This colt is just 1 day old. He too had fun using those long legs.
Lily's filly was sleeping so sound I walked right up to her.
Last night was exhausting for those foals.
They all seemed to be doing fine so were left in the field while I cleaned stalls. IF you would like to see the rest of the pictures taken in the field click HERE. When Mark got home he helped me get a couple broken board fixed behind Evan's paddock. Bryce came and Mark lined him out weed whacking and that all got done this evening. It sure is nice to have good help.
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