Freidrich Nietzsche
The footing has been great this winter, compared to the skating rink of last year. But is has been cold. Damn cold. Since December, I can count on one hand the number of days when the temperature combined with the wind chill felt warmer than -25C.
Okay, we did have that weird spell of warm weather right after Christmas and we had a musical quadrille ride in the sand ring.
 |
| December 28, 2014 |
But mostly, it has been damn cold.
Since there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing, we found some great down-filled jackets at Value Village. Then we went to Bushtukah and bought Hot Shots hand and toe warmers in bulk. And that is how we became.....
Winter Weekend Warriors
I have been faithfully riding Luba at least once and sometimes twice on the weekend all winter. Same for Charlotte and MissT.
Our dog, Karma, usually tags along.
 |
| February 1, 2015 |
Sometimes I pony MissT.
 |
| January 10, 2015 |
Sometimes we saddle up. Sometimes we ride bareback.
 |
| December 20, 2014 |
 |
| December 21, 2014 |
 |
| December 6, 2014 |
Sometimes we ride in voltage gear.
But mostly we ride bareback because it is warmer that way!
 |
| February 9, 2015 |
Last weekend, we got really adventurous and MissT pulled Charlotte on her sled. Next up - skijoring!
The bottom line is that staying inside gives us cabin fever. Walking in the snow is good exercise for the horses. Walking in deep snow is like walking up hills!
And since our horses live outside 24/7, they don't get too hot and sweaty from a nice walk.
Show up.
Do what you can.
Dress warm and have fun!
Spring is just around the corner
 |
| January 10, 2015 |
 |
| February 11, 2015 |
