Long Time...

This summer I have made major progress. I got tons of fencework done. I have 4 pastures with lovely horse safe fence. I have plans to do more. Of course! I plan to run water lines and add a wash rack later this year. And I plan to finish the last 1700 feet of fencing.

Riding has been sporadic. I have come to terms with the loss of riding Prissy. I have come to terms with the loss of riding Becca. That was hard to say. I've lost my two favorite mounts. Priss is very comfortably pasture sound. She only requires restriction when it is muddy. Becca's metabolic syndrome is managed by keeping her in a dry lot with only hay and starch controlled feed. She is much more comfortable. There is no turnout in her future. Her shoulder injury is tempermental but managed. Stretching for a trim is tough but otherwise she, too, is pasture sound.

Diesel lives alone in the main pasture. He is lonely. He grooms Bec over the fence in the mornings. They love each other. Priss loves him, too but she doesn't have the patience to stand there for lovin. She's not the sentimental sort. I've ridden Diesel several times lately. He is confused and lazy with a little pain thrown in for fun. His cut on the heel of his right foreleg is still not healed completely. And he's sore on his left foreleg from the mystery injury. And he's tenderfooted. I've given him time off and he gets shoes on the front this week. I hope this gives him some relief. I am itching to ride, baby ride.

And the biggest news...instead of buying a bigger western saddle I plan to shrink my butt. My diet starts next Tuesday or Wednesday. I signed up for Medifast. I've never dieted before but I've got the support of great friends and a tough coach. I want to feel pretty. I'm ready for this. Wish me luck, say a prayer!

My life is blessed.