I'm Too Sexy for my Halter

Last Friday the weather was gorgeous. I wanted to go for a quick ride before the big blizzard hit. It was either fight with Rain to catch him or go after the easy horse. I chose Chaos. :-) He's a sucker for attention. I figured I'd better ride Chaos anyway since I haven't been on him in months and I need to really start working with him if I want to take him on any trail rides.

I also had an ulterior motive for wanting to ride. I'd bought a bunch of stuff at the Horse Fair and hadn't had a chance yet to try any of it out. Below is a pic of Chaos with some of the stuff I bought (barrel racing saddle pad, and green nylon breast collar). I also bought the lime green halter awhile back and hadn't tried it out on anyway. Doesn't Chaos look good in lime green?

Aaah Mom, are we done yet?

While I was messing with Chaos, I noticed the storm clouds starting to roll in. I knew it wouldn't be long before the rains started. I had a few good hours before it actually started to rain but you could definately tell that something was coming.

It was so hard to fathom that on Friday it was 50 some odd degrees out and sunny where I didn't need any coveralls and the next day they were predicting a blizzard with no travel advised. I guess that's South Dakota for ya.

First part of the blizzard rolling in.

After I finished my ride with Chaos, which went fairly well considering I hadn't been on him in months, I decided I would spend some quality time with him. He has such a gorgeous mane but it's starting to get ratty and short. I want to keep it as long as possible so I braided it up. Good thing I did, cuz some how the horses found the one spot with cockleburs everywhere. Uugh, cockleburs.

Chaos sporting a brand new halter and braids.

Chaos was a trooper, letting me braid up his mane. He's such a mellow guy. I really lucked out when I got him. To think, I took him sight unseen and found out he was an unhandled stud colt. I really lucked out. I think, given the chance, the trainer's assistant would have bought Chaos. But that's just my theory. He's so mellow. I hope he's perfect for trail riding. I can't wait to show him off. He's such a looker. Can you tell I'm partial to him?

I'm too sexy for my halter, too sexy for my halter.

Earlier in the day, I pulled Tommy and Skippy out of their "night" pen so they could enjoy a bit more sunshine. The only problem is, if I want to work with a horse, I have to tie them up where Tommy and Skippy can pick on whoever I pull out. Luckily Chaos is just as big of a stinker as Tommy and Skippy and they did a bit of playing while Chaos was out.

Tommy and Chaos chillin'

I'm hoping to get another ride in on Chaos tomorrow. I need to ride him more than once a week. I also really need to start pulling King and Rain out more and riding them. I want all of us in shape for this year's riding season. The first trail ride is just around the corner.