mud, mud and more mud

Not much to report these days. After days of rain, my horses resemble swamp creatures and are covered in mud. I may need an actual ark to navigate the arena, so riding is pretty much out until we get some sun to dry it out (fingers crossed that happens today!). I am itching to get back in the saddle, although the next few weeks will be the hardest to find an appropriate time to ride. It is staying light a little bit later now, but not long enough to get in an actual ride after work quite yet. My 5am rides have been pretty much cut out, as it now doesn't get light until close to 7 here. We have been seriously talking about chipping in together (2 other boarders and myself) and installing some lights, but so far nothing concrete has been determined. All I can do for now is settle in and just wait, something I am admittedly not great at. At least with the mud I am guaranteed to have some serious grooming work (silver lining, silver lining).



Reno seems a bit stir-crazy these days (although he is out 24/7...). I had decreased his dose of ulcer supplements since he was doing so well in his new home. Friday night I went to groom him and he seemed a bit testy about his sides, throwing his ears back and swinging his head around to let me know he wasn't a fan. Awesome. Re-upped his supplements to their normal levels and will see how that goes. I just can't figure out why he is so prone to them. He gets basically no grain, is out 24/7 and is a very happy horse in his pasture. I have debated getting him scoped and/or giving him a round of ulcer-guard, but both options are fairly expensive. Any advice is greatly appreciated!



Poor Vez hasn't been ridden in two weeks now. I hold on to the thought that I will be super-rider when the weather/daylight makes it possible and will have them both on a regular exercise schedule. Until then, they will at least be well-groomed pasture ornaments :)