Watermelon Bliss

Wednesdays are a great day around our house. Both the girls and I are done with school early enough that we can easily spend a hour or so out at the barn and still have time to finish homework and chores at home.

E has been asking to go ride lately; she's found a "happy place" with Monte and sees riding as a fun thing rather than work. So today, when we discovered that there was tiny bit of swelling in his right hind, she was sad that she couldn't practice cantering (controlled speed is the goal) and haunch turns. She did take a moment to lead friend L around, however; Monte was very accommodating of the little person on his back. :-)

E leading L on Monte...

After removing all of his tack, E shared her afternoon snack with Monte:

What a generous friend!

We found out a few months ago that Monte and Curly both LOVE watermelon rinds. E was a little more generous today and shared some of the actual watermelon as well.

Mmmmmm, watermelon drool.....