A Beautiful Day in PA

Roo had a great day playing outside today. It was a lovely 56 degrees. Lots of bright sunshine. More of the same is expected tomorrow. Today he was somewhat overjoyous about going outside. His is the last paddock turned out (and the first paddock brought in). He watched all the others going by and realized his buddy Sin was just in front of him and wanted to catch up. Lori, the stable owner, said he was just a bit effervescent about leaving with his halter and lead rope still intact, so she schooled him in proper turn out patience and made him wait it out until she was satisfied he was getting the message. Lori may be small, but when she plants her feet, not much can move her.

I helped Lori bring in today, as Brad has four fractured ribs from a bad fall on Saturday. In trotted Sin, Sam and Andy to the indoor arena holding tank where halters are put back on and they are led to their stalls. But no Roo! I asked Sin if he knew where Roo might be hiding, but got no response....LOLOL...

I went out and called Roo and he just strolled slowly up the path to the arena. Seems he was reluctant to give up the fine day in PA as well. I promised him there would be more nice weather tomorrow.

After all the horses were brought in and he had time to eat his dinner and munch some of his hay we did 15 minutes of in hand work, then grooming and feet cleaning in cross ties. The walk/whoa/back commands elicited quicker responses today, and the step over (giving the shoulder) to the left was almost perfect. We worked on the right a little more, and then Roo remembered to stand away from the gate and wait until I gave him the signal before moving forward. Now that was impressive.

We also maneuvered through some horses crosstied in the aisle today with no difficulties. Roo tried his best to investigate what exactly was in the tack room while I was talking to some one, but didn't get to finish. Everyone admires the heart on his rump, as well as Roo himself. He had a few visitors from the lessoning group today who insisted on dropping cut up carrots into his bucket.

The vet has been scheduled to do his regular Fall barn call next week, so Roo wil get his Fall shots then. All is well.