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Flossie's 102nd Lesson

FLOSSIE'S 102nd LESSON

Riding Flossie today was a dream. Not only was the weather absolutely perfect for riding,
but Flossie, herself, was perfect to ride. She did every gait slow and steady and today was
the best I ever did with her trot. She gave me a nice hand gallop while we were cantering
because she was feeling so good and since I was riding well, I let her go until she decided
to slow down on her own. I didn't work her in the paddock because the ground is still a
bit soft, and since I didn't ride last week, I didn't want to work her too hard
anyway. It was a gorgeous day and a gorgeous ride!

While I was on the track, I spotted a fence post that was on its side and the fence that was
attached to it was completely on the ground. I told Des about it, so he immedately ran off
and purchased some star pickets. When he got back, I helped him repair the fence. He put a
bale of hay in the back of his truck and I helped him toss it out in flakes for the horses.
At first they were more interested in the crumbs that were left in the bed of the truck
before they meandered over to the paddock where the flakes were waiting for them.

Earlier, BamBam came running over for his share of carrots. That's a first for him. He
used to ignore the handouts, but now that he's had a taste, he's decided he likes
carrots as much as the mares (and BamBam) do.

The last I looked at the extended forecast it was calling for rain next Monday. That's
almost a guarantee the weather will be nice. If only it stays nice until then. However, if
it rains, that's a good thing, too, since we desperately need that wet stuff. Not only
is nature suffering, but the water restrictions we're under are a pain in the butt.