Trust

Trust is such an important thing to have with your horse. Becca has lost a bit. She keeps giving me the eye and the noodle walk when I get too close. She is afraid I will hurt her. Her incision is healing nicely where it held and is just taking more time where it pulled apart. She just doesn't want to get hurt. Her side hurts. This will pass, no doubt about it. In the meantime, she is working the predator/prey relationship. I just hate being the predator.

The chiropractor is coming on Monday. I've decided to hold off on riding until then. Diesel has a lumpy spine. It scares me. It really is not horrible....just off a bit. We'll see what that means for our riding. I still wonder if riding wouldn't help by making him stronger. I just hope I don't have to pony him to get him exercised. He's not very nice to the girls. I'm afraid he will bite. And Bec WILL NOT tolerate him so close. She does the head bobble and snake walk when he is near. They just don't like each other enough for that. Prissy would do fine but he is such a lazy bum he would not keep up the way Becca does. She is a doll when ponied. She doesn't want to be left behind :)

Bitsy, the older than dirt doggy, is doing much better. She quit her fits when my parents came to visit. She was happy everyone was here. And, I've discovered that if I feed her a big meal before bed she does much better. Go figure.

The property planning is going along nicely. Lots of progress made this week. Designed the barn, planned the layout of everything, got building permits, and I will sign on the house this Sunday. Exciting stuff. Unfortunately, I will not be able to afford to eat for the rest of my life. Good for losing the Chunky, right? I'm just kidding but things will be verrrrry tight. Especially with horsie chiropractors to pay. This is gonna hurt in the pocket. All 3 are getting adjusted.

One last thing....Ana and Jared....aren't you supposed to come visit this summer? You should have seen all the fish we caught a few days ago! You are waiting so you can ride the Big Boy, huh. He is my superstar. My big, red, dopey boy. Or do you want to ride Becca? She really has blossomed into a fine horse. There is not even a hint of that crazy, shaky TB who threw hissy fits. She is the best ride of all 3. Two more weeks until she is healed enough to ride. Hope to hear from you soon.