I'm FREE

I'm FREE

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Just a Lovely, Quiet Summer Day at the Farm ... Well ... Mostly ...

Bruno, enjoying a quiet munch while I clean and re-fill his water bucket.  We had "issues" today, understandably, as he had 2 days off. Thursday we had a lesson, and I got my trainer to ride him so she could feel what we are going through. They both had a bit of a workout, but Rhonda won out [she's a pro - rides several horses a day, as well as training other horses and riders]. The issue is getting the lad to start becoming more flexible through his poll, neck and body - just generally more flexible. Because of his background, he has never had to do this, and it's difficult for him, but also necessary. You just cannot have a riding horse that is not flexible - it's asking for rough unpleasant, and possibly dangerous, rides for both horse and rider. So I think this will be our project for the next few months. He rebelled a bit this morning when I was lunging him. As a result, I am icing some rope burns on my right hand, but aside from that we were good. [Note to self - WEAR GLOVES WHEN LUNGING] He understands, just is not 100% convinced that it is something he wants to do. He's stubborn and tests me, and I wouldn't have him and other way!!
I took this photo to show the nest right over the tack room door.

I stretched up to take some photos inside. Just after I took this shot, a baby came zipping out of the nest. It's FLIGHT DAY!!! They are all over the barn, with mom and dad watching, as they learn to fly. It is so beautiful to see, and to hear them chattering to each other. 

Here's Maggie, out by the vegetable garden.

Scruffy and Bruno, as I clean and re-fill the Big Guy's water bucket.

I managed to get a few shots of one of the babies, as he/she was resting from his exertions.

And another one ...

I have some plans for paintings this week, but it's just too darn beautiful outside.

Thank you for dropping by! Your comments are always welcome.

9 comments:

  1. Rope burns from lunging! Be careful with those artist hands - they are too valuable to injure! Bruno's training sounds like a real challenge - It must surely take lots and lots and lots of patience!

    ReplyDelete
  2. How wonderful to see the babys flying on flight day!
    I wonder if Bruno dreams about all the things he learns in one day?
    I hope you hands heal fast. Here is some healing magic bubbles for them!
    love
    tweedles

    ReplyDelete
  3. Awwww look at those baby birds, I love them! Hope your hands heal soon!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Our baby barn swallows left the nest a few days ago. They are still coming back several times a day to visit though. Isn't their chatter just the best ☺

    ReplyDelete
  5. Beautiful photos of the birds, Kathryn! Definitely an "ouch" to the rope burns....careful. enjoy the beautiful day at your amazing farm!

    ReplyDelete
  6. How lovely to witness all of natures joys going on around you! Hope you hands get better quickly! :0)

    ReplyDelete
  7. I loved this post and felt like I was on the farm experiences those wonderful things you do every day! Sorry to hear about the hurt on your hands! Bruno is certainly a personality! With the baby birds and beautiful day, don't worry about not painting . . . besides your hands need a rest!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Ah Kathryn - what wonderful pictures. Just love seeing Bruno, Scruffy and Maggie - what a trio!! Bless you for going to great lengths to capture a photo of the nests. I bet a picture of you getting that photo would have been priceless too (LOL)! Enjoy the baby birds - what a magical site. Thank you for letting me have a wonderful visit.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Rest your hands and enjoy the outdoors for a couple of days - love the photos of the young birds. Our garden birds are going through their 'moults' at the moment and are very subdued but grateful for the seeds we put out. I hate seeing them look so 'threadbare' and scruffy - they seem almost embarrassed LOL

    ReplyDelete