I didn't have to work today but it was Mike day. And I was trying very hard to be good. Which was hard.. because it was a LOVELY day... a nice Fall day!
Lyric's shoe was half twisted this morning so I pulled it and texted Russel (since he told me he'd be working). Then Mike and I went to Arabia mountain and hiked some and then went for lunch. We came home and he wanted to take a nap so I went to go do some barn things. I said hi to Dan, who... nickered under his breath at me... so of course he got a cookie! I'm not sure if he's being extra needy since we lost Fleck... or if he's figured out that I'll give him cookies... or both. But... it makes me heart happy. He still doesn't like to snuggle, but... it does help that he is talking so much to me lately.
Anyways, I noticed that he was missing a shoe. At least it was the left front this time (although had it been right front I would have claimed "Warranty"). So... I went to look for it. After a little bit of searching I gave up and decided it would be easier on horseback. Russel texted and said he was 30 minutes out, so I told him that there were now TWO shoes to tack on, but I was looking for it. So... I haltered Dan and hopped on bareback and we wandered around the pasture for 30 minutes. I never did find it. Sigh... So we were both getting sweaty and I was in shorts with no bareback pad so.. I got off. I cleaned my legs and then went to go grab Lyric and Dan since I figured Russel would be there any minute. And as I got to the hay barn... I saw the shoe! Yay!!! I caught them both and we were heading back to the barn when Russel pulled in. Success!
So, at least I DID get to ride today. And now everyone has their shoes on so hopefully I can do lessons tomorrow. And I spent time with Mike and had fun!
