Summertime! And the Livin's Ea-asy!

Since I've been in Iowa for the long weekend, I had not done a carrot run since Saturday morning. Needless to say, I was anxious to check on my pony and her pals when I finished my very last day at Hershey before summer break. So, before going home, I headed out to the barn.

To my surprise, Yukon, Mason, and Diablo had been put into the small pasture by the lane leading up to the barn. It has belly-deep grass that's been waving in the breeze invitingly for some time. I'd wondered what plans Tim had for it. Now I know. It's the perfect place for the three quietest, gentlest members of the herd.

The picture doesn't do the horses justice - their coats are sooooo shiny and healthy. They gleam in the sunlight. And Yukon has really filled out, although he could stand to gain a few more pounds.

As I stood watching the three buddies out there, tails swishing, munching on long-stemmed grass on a warm summer afternoon, all I could think of was....

Bring on summer!