After the Rains
Soft rains came down in San Felipe over the past few days, accompanied by amazing lightning shows over the mountains. Of course, the highlight for the horses was that they[…]
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Preparing Horses for Rain and Wind in Baja
While the vast majority of the time the skies are sunny and bright, and the weather relaxed, Baja does get rainstorms and leftover storms from weather patterns that travel up[…]
Summer Rains in Baja
The hot humid weather of San Felipe Julys and Augusts sometimes will bring conditions for a little summer downpour. The desert gets a good watering, little leaves pop out on[…]
Barn Building Progress!
Slowly but surely, the barn is coming into being. The framework is pretty much done, the siding and roofing has arrived, and now the scaffolding is up and things are[…]
Reflections During Feeding Time
Taking a moment during feeding time to appreciate the small moments of horse-keeping. The content munching of grain: The “happy ears” (because of the grain): And the dusty boots: Another[…]
Dawn and Dusk Rides
With the warmer days of a Baja July here, the best time to plan a ride is early – extra early – or right at dusk. The other day we[…]
Farrier Visit!
We had a visit from Moses, our excellent farrier the other day to take care of some trimming and check a little chip in Hallie’s hoof. Both the horses were[…]
Heading out to See the Horses at Dusk
Heading out on a dusk visit to the horses, Bailey Dog was already feeling sleepy… Once we got out there, it was simply beautiful. Soft light, horsies munching, and just[…]
The Ins and Outs of Horse-Keeping
Ah the ins and outs of horse-keeping… Here is the in: And here is the out: One of the great things about horse-keeping in the desert is the sand. Great[…]
Getting Ready to Put the Roof on the Barn!
Today the measurements were taken for the roof of the barn, and tomorrow the materials will be on their way down! The barn is slowly starting to take shape –[…]