Hibernation...

I really didn't do anything productive today. I should change that. It was cold and wet and windy and was not a fun day to be out.

Lunged Dylan, he was feeling uppity so I tried running him out a few times. A few times because (well, Gillian thinks it might not be the way to go and she's probably right) I tried to not run him too long, since it's bad for their joints and it was cold so I didn't want him sweating too much. Inevitably he behaved perfectly, and then as I was letting him walk to cool out, he'd start acting up again. He did get the general idea of moving in a consistent circle. Eventually when he behaved, I stopped him and just handwalked him. Much better. Crosstying is still a little difficult for him. Whenever I step back, he tries to follow me. Then he hits the tie and stands there staring until I walk back. It is pretty cute though.

We have goats! Two Pygora does. One is 3/4 angora, 1/4 pygmy, and has a short coat. Her name is Cotton Candy. Another is 1/2 Angora, 1/2 Pygmy, and she's named Bridget. CC just had her babies weaned off her, and Bridget has a pretty typey coat but is barren. I really have to say I enjoy goats for this reason: I'm bigger than them. I led Bridget out of the wagon and she tried pulling after CC, so I just stood there and let her. It's wonderful compared to horses, who you have to use a little more coercion with. Robert says I can train them to drive. I'm psyched.

I have a lunch date with a Fjord on Friday, which I am equally excited about. This will be, I think, the best-trained dressage horse I've ever ridden.