Throwing Shoes and Making Sunshine

in GEMS3 years ago (edited)

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Today, it was me and the horses, the day dappled in sunshine, temperature was equally compliant. Who could ask for anything more? I was meeting the Ferrier at the barn, one of them threw a shoe and it needed to be replaced. Not my horse, but, I was riding it last.

Ferrier: A farrier is a specialist in equine hoof care, including the trimming and balancing of horses' hooves and the placing of shoes on their hooves, if necessary. A farrier combines some blacksmith's skills with some veterinarian's skills to care for horses' feet.


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I could see them grazing on the hill as I made my way up the driveway to the barn. I had the window down and I could hear a few whinnies, and when I got out of the car, I could hear the soft nickers from my guy. But, I made horse cookies, so I will be elevated in one of their ways to show their appreciation.


I love their space, framed in trees, surrounded by the cool of the forest. It is a lovely piece of land and there are a few different ponds, stocked with fish. It is a popular place to drop a line in and bring home supper. I am having fajitas, or I might throw one in.


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I look at the trees surrounding the entire area and know that it is so beautiful because of the trees. Without them, it would be just a place with no personality. They add personality, it adds a bit of shade and cools it down, places for the birds to nest. Let's pay homage to trees, being #TreeTuesday and all.

On top of that, they give us oxygen, store carbon, and even stabilize the soil. I will never tire of singing the praises of our wonderful trees.


The Ferrier is done and I will tack one of them up and take a short ride. I have one of my girls with me today and she is in the process of already grooming one of them. It is a good day and I will be counting it as a perfect day.

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May there always be a flower to color our world. #alwaysaflower


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Did I mention the geese that are kind of territorial? They chase me some days. I am used to it now, but, when they catch me off guard, they may get a little scream from me. Just a little one. Maybe. Right after I tell them their Goose is cooked. I am evil, I know.


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All I have are my words, armed in my mind, written in pen, stand by stand. Oh, yes. Still by hand. It has a different feel. Altered not by keys, backspace, and delete, I write, erase, tear it to pieces and start all over again. And again.

It’s my way. I walk out to the deep end of the page and dive right in.


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Oh wow that is indeed horse heaven! Trees and hills cant be beat. Sure got some beauties there.

Funny how those birds can be ornery. Like the graceful swans we have are downright mean if the cross them wrong,

Wow that mono is a stunning one! Looking great and you have really been doing some sweet monos!

The horse all think they are in heaven and why not? Someone grooms them every day, scratching that special spot that feels so good and feeding them a piece of apple or perhaps even a carrot. Taking time to pick out their feet, in case a small pebble got caught down in there. Washing me it is too hot, blanketed when too cold.

I am coming back as a horse. :))

It is really funny how those little feathered friends are so ornery! I have been chased by swans before I knew! Oh, yuck, sort of. Hair is getting too long again and ready to take the butcher scissors to it. :) Wait! Can I borrow your razor?

Well with long hair you can do like the models: hook up a fan, strike a pose, and stare off into the distance! Just dont forget to hit the timer on the camera! :)

I can cut it if you want it to look like Bens. I use the Number 8 guard and bam, sheared in 10 minutes or less! I work cheap too.

I see you have found a better looking Dandelion than the one I have photographed :)

This looks like a very calm and peaceful place - so much green, but it wouldn't look complete without the trees, that's right, and they give life.
I have never ridden a horse in my life, although the family of a friend of mine has a horse farm, I have never thought I'd like it and so I have never tried it ;)

Depending on their behaviour, our cats have sometimes even more than three names 🤣


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I loved your dandelion, Hannes! @johannpiber We don't compare, we celebrate the differences! :) It is a perfect place to go riding and jumping. Plenty of space and plenty of grazing and water for all. You are right. It would be just a pasture without trees. Horseback riding isn't for everybody, but, once you have been bitten by the bug, it stays with you forever.

Haha!!! I know what you mean! Three names are sometimes not enough!!! ;))

Dinner was great, but, I will never turn down a pizza and beer! Thank you!

Yes, it would look like our mountain pastures where there are only meadows, grass without many trees.

Right, either you like horse riding or not, and it's nothing for me. I like horses a lot, but sitting on one I couldn't imagine, although I have ridden on a cow when I was young, and this experience was even worse I believe ;)

Have a great afternoon Denise 😊


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Simple words, so romantic!
Yes, the trees give a place personality.
They framed the land, with few ponds that are stocked with fish you say? It must be a beautiful place.
How old is your girl, @dswigle? A daughter?

The ponds are stocked. It's something we do here. :)) If you have a pond, it must need to be stocked.

Kidding, of course, but, even the pond right across the street from my house is stocked. It is a beautiful piece of land and if I am not over at the Shore House, where they have their own place at the house, this is second best and close to me. It was my daughter that came with me. They are the primary caregivers to them. I am just along for the fun. :))

Enjoy the day! I believe we are going to be over 91 today!

What a cool and relaxing place. So many animals, how cool! 😎
Those geese seem to be a little cocky.

The horses love it there and the geese are my neighbors in my weekend house. The geese will chase me down! :)

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Who could ask for anything more?

Someone insatiable. :D

Exactly. There has always got to one! :)) Good morning from here! I see it is already afternoon there.

Have a great rest of your day!

Another batch of lovely pictures! Glad you are enjoying yourself. I like to look at horses, but have seldom ridden one so I don't find it relaxing.

Well, I can't blame you there. My mom has always been intimidated by the size of them. She likes to look at them, but, even petting them is a no-go sometimes. That is not relaxing at all for her. She wants to like them, but, I think it one of those things, either you have it or you don't.

There will be a day I won't want to do it anymore, the fear of being unseated and falling will no longer be something I want to chance. Until that time, Ye-haw!!! Thanks for stopping by!

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Horses living in luxury that is a beautiful looking country side the place to be away from all the covid stress in the cities 👍

That is why I have two houses. :))

Well done you planned that well hard work always pays off 👍

I have to agree with you! It usually pays off!