Filthy, Dirty

Why is it that a person can get so dirty while getting the horses clean? I have mud everywhere! But there are 3 lovely, clean, conditioned manes and tails out there. Diesel's mane sparkles. Stunning.

Everyone behaved wonderfully. Especially the boy. He not only let me spend a long time lathering and rinsing without so much as one fidget, he stood for another hour tied in the barn without taking a step. Usually, when he is tired of standing he digs to China. And I did the final brush-out on him last. Progress? One could only hope. So far, impatience is his only vice.

I didn't ride like I intended this morning but I did spend some quality time with everyone. Prissy wasn't too cranky. Amazing- she's in raging heat with horribly swollen boobies. That usually means she doesn't like her tail messed with. Or hugs :) Just leave her alone. Bec, too, has these horrible symptoms of the female body. But she is always a lady. Snuggle bunny. That girl has only kindness in her.

I may try to ride this evening. I have my western tack oiled and adjusted for Diesel. I had to dig out the old split reins because his neck is way too long for my braided, waxed cotton reins. We need to ride out on the turnrows to take away some boredom.