A new Feeder

The new sand lot called for a new feeder.

We figured out we could cover it with a tarp on rainy nights to keep the hay dry.

Apollo is checking out the tarp.

Time for a little desensitizing!

Gotcha!

Icy Creek Crystals

Bittersweet

Snowy Sunrise

A snowy Trail

A New Riding Arena

We had a small riding arena and sand lot installed this fall. 

Now the horses won't be standing in mud all winter.

This is a before picture.  

This area was where I'd keep the horses during the winter.

As you can imagine, it was nothing but mud by the time Spring got here.

First the tree was cut down and the sod removed.

A trench was dug around the perimeter in order  to install a drain.

Here comes the large roller that was used to compact the layers.

A permeable fabric was laid down to allow water to drain with out eroding our substrates.

The drain

Next, gravel is delivered

The gravel was poured over the fabric and compacted.

At this point, we had torrential rains and the job was held up for a few weeks.

Due to the drop in elevation, the sand lot was higher than the arena

 so a wall was built separating the two.

The horses got some good training being led through a construction area every day!

Finally, here comes the sand!

Lots of triple washed sand was spread.

The wall between the sand lot and arena.

Finished dry lot.

Just in time!

A Doe Nose

Just a little teaser from the trail camera!