It takes a village...

view from the barn door

I am going to leave the rest of my blanket rant for another day and instead acknowledge all the people it takes to run this operation.

Maggie, cooks for Heather.  She makes my mouth water when she tells me she made some fresh basil, guacamole, pesto cheesecake or some such a thing.  She is a fabulous cook and very much a horsewoman.  The other day she wandered into the barn to say goodbye to her horse while I was putting blankets on. Ha I thought, Help, Good!  When I asked if she was dressed for work she said yes.  Ohhh I thought, no help there.  Why, she asked.  Oh I thought maybe you could put Jacey's blanket on for me. Oh sure, she said.  And she did and Jon's too!  Hahaha Horse people are funny!

Sierra, tiny little thing, and an amazing rider.  Not to be confused with Heather's horse, also named Sierra,  well... sometimes.  Sierra, the girl, is prettier and tougher, tougher than her pony.  She is such a hard worker.

Sarah Onelite, my mentor, twenty years old and not afraid of anything.  She helped me get though more than a few mornings. She used to clean stalls here but moved her horse for more training.  She and Jenn still show up some friday nights and clean all the stalls.  Did I say horse people are funny?

Shawna, also works hard to keep the barn clean and sweet smelling.  She and I are sympatico, we love the same books.  She has a fabulous husband who comes to help.

Heather has a full time job in construction and has to be at work for 6am.  Before she leaves, she feeds all 10 horses assorted breakfasts and gives them hay and water. Sometimes she has a spare moment to blanket a few or all the horses before she leaves.  When she gets home she looks after her house, her dog, her cats and everybody's horse.  Good job Girl,  I'm proud of you

My husband, Vern, also works in construction and works hard at the barn, renovating, moving hay,  moving manure, kinda before and after, hahaha.

Heather has many amazing neighbours who help out, particularly with the farming part of the operation … a big heartfelt thank you.  Oh, and a fantastic Plumber who has saved the whole operation on many an occasion.

 and me, the general filler in jobber.  I am always learning from these people and the neighbours but I am getting the hang of it.  I think I can keep a horse alive now.

If I have forgotten anyone, please don't be offended, my brain only works part time.  Next time you do something funny,  you will fresh in my mind.