So busy

Ruby continues to heal up, but does still have a scab on her chest.  She claims it is extremely itchy, as evidenced by the fact that she enjoys scratches all around it.  Unfortunately it is also in an area that the breast collar will rub so we haven't ridden much at all, and never faster than a walk (treeless saddle problems).

Angel moved over to Heather's barn earlier this week, so I can work with her more regularly.  She had a mini-meltdown the first night in her new stall (not unheard of - as poor as her human skills are, her horse skills are worse!).  I have been letting her get settled this week, just doing a little groundwork and hanging out with her after the stalls have been cleaned.  This morning I was in the round pen with her when a former rescue volunteer walked by and asked if she could take a video of us.  She'd noticed that Angel likes to follow me around, asking for scratches - a huge change in Angel's previous behavior.

The change in Angel is not because of me, btw, I just happen to be benefiting from it while I get her ready for her forever home.  She's a sweet mare, she just needs consistent handling and a person of her own.

Grainy pics of me riding Angel in the last few weeks:

This was her first time riding in the arena at the rescue.  The back of the arena butts up to a very busy, high-speed (lots of tractor-trailers flying by) country road and Angel didn't bat an eye.  She's going to make a great trail horse for the right person.

So, what has had me so busy?  The kids have been out of school and didn't want to go to summer camp, lol.  It's been great, but concentrating on horse stuff when I have to keep kids happy all day has been a challenge.  I was blessed with fabulous kids though, and we've been enjoying our summer.