We need the rain...

…but maybe not that much in such a short span of time. It feels like we’re back in Arkansas rather than the desert environment of Colorado. On the plus side, it should help make for an improved hay season this year. On the minus side, the barn flooded with water coming in under the doors.

When your pasture looks like this instead of (or in addition to, like here) the barn make sure to take extra care when you plan your riding. Your horse will be working extra hard just walking in the pasture to get hay/water. They also may be over using their stability muscles as they protect themselves from slipping. Those smaller steps to be careful in the mud will also cause them to decrease their range of motion during their daily activity. So, when they say they’re tired 15 minutes sooner than usual in their workout, believe them!