Mc Fatty

Ha! He's LOST weight! He'll never lose his 'brick' -like look thanks to his fjord lineage but the jiggling bits are receeding, thank god! I think that besides a couple of inches of height that his hip has filled out this past year.

A confo shot taken two months ago (yay! he's not downhill! please excuse the long front toes. I'm working on taking them back):

And the ultimate comparison photo, in the trailer with Bill about one month ago:

The lighting is bad, but when compared to the same shot from last year (lower left), I think you can really see a difference in Max's height. SO glad I've been waiting to get a western saddle fitted for him!!

Bath Time!!

Great way to have fun on the hottest of days and give the horses a small reprieve from itchy bugs and dried sweat. Been playing with my friend's product line, Ecolicious Equestrian (shameless plug). Love the citrus scent and a 20 min conditioner soak of the Maximus Dianna Ross mane and tail yeilded soft silk, days later!

He was less than impressed and sulked until I turned him back out. Five strides to the nearest dirt spot and he was down for a good, back-scratching roll.

Gorgeous Summer

Lots of fun this summer... not quantity of riding but most definitely quality. Canter work in the outdoor arena is building confidence and balance. He does a fabulous light little prance on his favourite lead.

Almost have the hubby convinced on a mud road ride. I want to get out and stretch his legs! ...the horse, not the hubby. We'll have to trailer 10 minutes from home but it's a much better option than riding rocky roads at the walk for over an hour.

Hay is pretty sexy this year!