Last year brought us seven cria who are growing up very quickly. Winter has been a challenge this year. The heavy snow blockaded the animals into the barn until we were able to dig out areas of their paddocks. A few of the youngsters bounded right into the drifts and momentarily disappeared!
We had snow earlier than usual and so our plans to put automatic waterers into all of our buildings was stalled in December. Even before the snow came, the ground became so wet that the backhoe was doing spins and we had to stop and wait for spring. Amidst the blanketing of white, there is a peace and quietness on the farm.
Now, we use this time to plan our spring breedings, begin training the youngsters for the show ring, take our hay to auction and catch up on the paperwork! May the thaw come soon!
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