Wednesday, July 4, 2018

What's Up Wednesday

This week was MUCH quieter than last! Thankfully. I don't think I could survive multiple crazy weeks like that! We've been having a heat wave up here in New England. It's been in the mid 90's with the heat index well over 100 for a few days. I'm not complaining. This is my weather! But I will acknowledge that it is hot. And sweaty.
Our parent company hosts a nationwide BBQ as a fundraiser every summer, and that happened this past Friday. It took place just during our lunch break, which meant that I didn't really have time to hang out and enjoy it since I had to run home for the dogs and horses. But I made sure to take a moment to grab a terrible selfie with my dad. It was his very last work event since that was his last day.
I had ZERO plans for the weekend,  which I was pretty happy about. No horses to braid, and no events to attend! But it was still a full weekend of fun things. The ponies got their walks, but the pups did not. It was much too hot for smoosh noses to be outside for too long, and no way could any pup walk safely on the asphalt in these temps. They were pretty content to stay home.
Saturday was super hot, and I decided it was a good day to do a gross job.
Yep. Both boys had their sheaths cleaned. They're both very good for that fortunately. But ick. Not my favorite equine task. I spent a lot of time to trying to get them shed out the rest of the way. Rio was almost all shed out back in April, and for some reason he grew his coat back. It's shedding, but not that quickly. I may have to clip him if this heat wave continues much longer.
Jampy had a vet appointment last week, and we're able to cut back on his icing. I'm pretty excited to start sleeping more than six hours a night! Still waiting on his blood work results, but fingers crossed we may be able to cut back on soaking the hay soon too. Hopefully, but not definitely. We'll have to wait and see!
Since it's been so hot and I had no plans, I've actually gotten to use my pool this year!


And may or may not have had ice cream for dinner a few times...
I let the pups come out while I swim, but I leave the door open so they can go inside if they get too hot. Artie is from the south and that dog just loves baking in the sun. It's so odd!
Monday and Tuesday were busy at work, but it was worth it to have today off. I spent the morning with the boys doing barn chores, walking them, and giving them both nice cool baths. Jampy got to have a nice roll during his walk:



And Rio got to graze in the shade under the big pine trees. 

I got to ride Bradley today too! I had hoped to go early, but it took me longer than I thought to do chores at home, so by the time I got there it was the heat of the day. Bradley didn't seem to mind, but we kept it an easy workout anyway. I haven't ridden in awhile either, so no need to get crazy!
I spent a long time at the walk with him, really working on getting him to bend his whole body and get his hind end working independently of the front end. Next I let him trot and canter more or less however he wanted. After that, I started asking for some shape at the trot. And he really gave me some fantastic moments. Funny how asking the right way gets the right answer, ins't it?
Bradley was rewarded with a cool bath and some shady grazing.
I had enough time when I got home to jump in the pool for a half hour. Much needed! I was soaked with sweat which is gross, but true. I followed that up with a shower, and feeding all the kids before heading over to my dad's for some 4th of July fun. He lives at the beach, so there were bound to be some fireworks to see. And my stepmom's family is in town (we have lobster fest this weekend!) so it was great to see everyone.
The fireworks were pretty impressive at the beach this year. They were all just random people lighting them off as the town doesn't sponsor any anymore. But boy, those people were pretty serious about it! 
And that's about it. Did you do anything fun for the holiday today (if you live in the US anyway)? 

10 comments:

  1. Ooooh super jealous of your pool time! And yay for being able to cut back on Jamp's icing, especially if it means more sleep for you 🙂

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    1. All good things! Pool time is the best. I think last year I got in there like once, so I'm already way ahead on usage this year!

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  2. love the pool....and glad Jamp has less icing needed so you can get more winks of sleep LOL I wouldnt be able to function! Glad you got to ride. Our 4th consisted of fixing fences, unpacking more boxes (yay finally unpacking some books) and cussing all the fireworks in the neighborhood last nite (They went on forever) and chasing a raccoon off my front step. LOL Ollie is sure he can take that raccoon on. The raccoon in question is 4 times the size of Ollie I had no idea they were that big. Like seriously. Exciting fourth right? HA!

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    1. But it must be feel nice to have some stuff unpacked at least! And fencing getting ready for Mr Remus!
      Raccoons are huge.

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  3. I generally don't like swimming, but it's so disgustingly hot, I feel like I could go for a swim. I spent the day driving 7 hours across the country, taking care of horses, and then collapsing into bed. Fun times.

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    1. It was more of a floating around in my 86 degree pool... It was definitely refreshing!
      The horse part sounds fun, the driving part not so much.

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  4. So happy Jampy is doing better and you can cut back on the icing, fingers crossed he continues to improve. I do love ice cream and a nice pool on a hot day!

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    1. Thanks! I'm glad too. I can't wait until he can have turnout again.

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  5. Fingers crossed for more good Jampy news!

    I am so jealous of your pool! We haven't opened ours yet because last year's pool guy isn't coming to our area any more, and neither are the other half-dozen places I've called. :/

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    1. Thank you! I hope you get some good Marrakesh news soon.

      Ugh, that's crazy! I have a similar issue with landscapers... As evidenced by the weeds you can see growing behind the pool!

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