Throwing Shoes and Making Sunshine

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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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