Winter is hardly over, but c'mon Florida, it's been cold for long enough! Let's has some of that natural southern heat we've all bee yearning for. Get me out of these smothering clothes, thaw out my fingers and nose, and let me stay outside for longer than 10 minutes!
All the horses seem to be more relaxed now that we're warming up to 65 degrees for the high. That long cold spell was making some horses bonkers. The horses were feeling claustrophobic in their blankets, getting dandruff from not being able to roll in the dirt, and feeling overall anxious! All that static has gotten to their brains. They've had enough of the cold, too. Well, except for the northerners like Bodhi and Betsy. Besty started shedding her winter coat when it was 55 degrees!
They've had enough of me shocking them with static every time I take their blankets off. Bring on the Spring!
We've been busy with a thousand tasks, John and I. We don't get back into the house from barn chores until after 8:00pm. So we've admittedly gotten behind with some upkeep. Several stalls are overdue for fresh shavings and many repairs we've been meaning to accomplish are on the back burner.We hope to get shavings in all the stalls today - keep your fingers crossed!
As for repairs, we've got a nice long list. My Father is a Florida contractor and an all-around handy man. He's generously offered to come help get us caught up on farm tasks like fixing the stall latches, permanently fixing those darned gate hinges that keep falling off, putting shelving in the tack room and feed room, and many, many other overdue tasks!
If you'd like an opportunity to work off some of your board, we're offering a chance to do just that! We'll be organizing a "Work Day" on a weekend and you'll be invited to participate for any length of time. I'll post the event on Facebook and you can RSVP there, or just call/email me anytime.
Join me in the warm weather dance!
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