As I sit inside being blasted by a fan I thought I would post a quick update. We are suffering in a heat wave here in Massachusetts at 1oam it was already in the 90's. For my friends/family in England that translates at around 30+ degrees. Throw in some humidity and it's pretty yucky outside right now, and not much better inside with no A/C. In fact I am going to a movie theatre later today just to appreciate the cool for a few hours! The animals are doing ok, the fans are blasting in the sheep barn and there are buckets of water a plenty. The other night it was a little cooler (ok so there was a breeze), and I managed to get some halter work done on the lambs.
Eliza still isn't sure about it, but has started to eat animal crackers and I think this will help things progress.
Eleanor was even less unsure. But if a cookie happened to be dropped near her she might be tempted to eat it. Still a mommy's girl she has been the hardest to train, but still any progress is good right now (just realized the picture makes her look like she has 3 legs lol)
Rad is a delight to train. He has become friendly and curious about me and I can even play with his legs already.
My son Ian has taken over training and looking after our wether Vlad, the two of them get on very well, and I think it is sweet when Ian asks if we can "go and walk the lambs tonight?"
Fruit bushes are doing very well. We had so many strawberries this year that we made jam. I still have goosberries left to make jam from as well, when the weather cools down a little. Blueberries and raspberries have a little less fruit on them.
Wonder where the ripe berries have gone?
They are on the way to the pool, and might just get picked in passing on the way there and back again.
I also was busy doing another dressage show with my horse Muppet last weekend (sorry no pictures) and was so happy with him as we scored in the 60% in all 3 tests, he was also such a grown up and really listened.
That's all for now. I hope you (and your animals) are staying cool. Do you have any tips for how to beat the heat?
I was just thinking about the heat and dressage shows in the rest of the country this week, wondering if any of them got cancelled and SO glad I was not facing showing in the heat! But HURRAY for you and Muppet!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle, it was still pretty hot that weekend but they waived jackets and stock ties so that was nice. Our next show is August 7th, hopefully it won't be as hot.
ReplyDeleteI understand about the heat. Today it was so hot I didn't take my Grandson outside to play. We did get out and visit the library.
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