Then it's spring again, or almost nearly spring.
Winter can't quite let go of its grip. Winter Wrap up is here very soon! And I hope enough snow will soon disappear.
This winter has been very harsh, with a lot of snow and strong winds. Which caused trees to fall over many fences. The next big task will be to saw up all those trees and repair fences. Fortunately, the enclosure is so large that there are rarely times when the horses go all the way to the fence in any direction of the area.
The winter with all the snow has also meant that there was plenty of water for them to find in the open, so extra water has not been needed to such a large extent at all. Now it remains to check whether the gas powered generator at the mine has survived, it was meant to be transported home to the farm before the snow came. But the snow came incredibly early and there was so much snow early in the season that it was difficult to reach the place with any vehicle.
One horse got a hoof abscess and needed some extra care. It's actually the first time it's happened in all the years I've been running this Sanctuary. The summer was very rainy and the grounds abnormally wet, which is obviously a big reason. Although the horses have dry places, they like to be in damp and wet ground and graze.
In any case, I am very satisfied and happy that the horses thrive so well in a semi-wild state. To be able to do all this for them is my greatest joy in life.
I'm a real Apple Jack or Big Macintosh when it comes to fixing and getting things done. Persistence is also necessary, otherwise one would give up far too easily in adversity.
Did I mention I love ponies? *lol*