So it's been a while since the last post in August. What a difference a few months make! It's late January, and we're in the throes of the coldest weather in about 10 years. Yesterday's low at my house was -20F. Nearby in the town of Hebron it was -32! Horsekeeping in these temperatures is a challenge, to put it mildly. I'm thankful for heated buckets inside and out, and I'm sure the horses are too. We've also had a lot of snow this year, which makes moving around the paddock tough for Noble and Sailor. They're doing their best, but I know they get bored and frustrated. I'm going through a lot of hay, because they're getting extra to help keep them warm. Today things are supposed to let up a bit - the temperature might get into the 20s! And that's on the plus side. Yesterday's HIGH temperature was 1.
I've had an equine chiropractor out twice for Noble, who injured her left hind/hip on a ride last October. I was originally told by the vet that it was her stifle, but another vet in December said the problem was in her hip. So she's had two adjustments, and is doing better. She's 30, so I was afraid she might not make it through the winter if she didn't get help. Good thing she's a tough old girl!
I'm including some pictures taken this week.
