The Merry Month of May

Just a few pics as I'll take it easy today. As it seems with every May we've had a good month training wise. The older horses are ready to begin serious race prep. It's raining in Eureka today and tomorrow, but, hopefully we'll be there Friday or Sunday depending on how the breezing at the farm goes.

The first picture shows the clouds near the farm last night, a daily scene for the last five days. But, the rain held off again and we did a nice breeze for our six year old Acesmash--the big horse pictured without saddle. It's getting late for Ace. He has to win by the middle of July or he's off to another career. Also pictured, the lower barn. They're letting it go instead of painting it. The bulldozers are to the edge of the property, and everybody knows this will all be "affordable housing" soon. Pictured also from another day, Nob preparing his mount.

Today's Training:
5/27/07 Sun. Day 2 Burch: 10 min riderless trot-gallop slow with older horses.
5/28/07 Mon. Day 3 Burch: 2 x 1.25f riderless at 80% speed. Aborted due to lack of traction, then 2x2f at 80% speed. 10 min tack walk.
5/29/07 Tues. Day 1 Burch: Off.