For David

David is in California for a few days, so here's a few pictures for him from home  -

Zan, Paj and Reggie look for lunch

Boomer waits for turnout

I'm still waiting...

Sunrise

We have been enjoying absolutely spectacular surnrises the last few days.

Sunrise

I'm starting to see some song birds again.  Yesterday I saw two meadowlarks, and today I saw two bluebirds.  Meadowlarks are supposed to be in the area all year, but I hadn't seen any since Fall.  Nor had I seen bluebirds.  My hopeful self is saying "Oh boy, signs of Spring!".  My realistic self is saying "Yeah, right".

New Blanket

Paj has a new blanket.  Here's how long it stayed new  -

Hey Zan, I got a new blanket!

Cool!  Let's roll!

OK!

Abscess

We're off to a rocky start this New Year.  Paj has his first abscess since we moved in, and my back is sore.  Two unrelated occurrences?  Not hardly, as anyone who's done the soaking and bandaging knows first hand.  We're getting the shoe back on tomorrow, so I'll quit whinning. 

I discovered a helpful trick.  Paj goes into an Old Mac boot by day, so he can walk around his run, and gets bandaged by night while he's confined to his stall.  The Old Mac does a great job protecting his sole, but his heels get sore.  I discovered a stretchy Grandma sock (like I wear around the house) fits under the boot nicely, and protects his heel.

Old Mac Boot with Sock

I just hope that the other horses don't laugh at him for wearing my socks!

Guess I better get the clippers out soon - those ankles are looking pretty shaggy.