The snow continues...

It's a gray, snowy day at the barn...

We've had a full week of snow on the ground now. Very unusual for Walla Walla - especially this early in the season. Consequently, our horsey activities have been curtailed a bit. The roads are just dicey enough that I don't want to haul the animals anywhere, and the arena footing has become a frozen mess.

Monte has adjusted to the colder temps just fine. He has a wonderful, thick, teddy-bear coat that is keeping him toasty warm. Zoe, on the other hand, is not so lucky. I received a text from my barn owner on Wednesday telling me that my horse was shivering and would I like her to put Zoe's blanket on her. I felt so terrible for not putting her blanket on sooner! But my baby is nice and warm now (Thank you C!). And her nice blanket already has two big rips in it - obviously it is not hindering her from rolling and generally farting around! (I'll try to mend it today...)

Cleaning stalls in this weather has become a big job for E. It's either a muddy mess or frozen to the ground. And being cold doesn't seem to be speeding her up much. :) We bought new muck boots for E on Friday. She wore them for the first time yesterday and said they almost kept her feet too warm! I was shocked that she actually chose the hot pink boots over the plain black ones.

Can't miss those boots!

Both horses have learned to come to the fence when we arrive now. I've been more lenient about treats, so they are happy to see what might be in our hands. :) I have to admit that it's kinda nice to have them come to me rather than me chasing them down...

"Whatcha got?" (notice the icy whiskers)

Waiting for his apple......