We blinked again and now it’s fall. Days are getting shorter and the air is getting cooler.
At Carpe Diem Farms, we are beginning winter preparations – making sure all buildings and water sources (spigots, heated water buckets in the horse stalls, and water tanks in the arena and paddocks) are protected from freezing. We go into all the attics and check pipes for insulation and any air leaks.
There are 11 buildings on the farm, so you can understand why we get a jump on it now. Preparations give us a sense of safety for whatever Mother Nature might bring.
It’s also training time at the farm for the horses.
Journey, our five‑year‑old Shire, is beginning ground‑work training. I’m looking forward to his first ride next spring. For those unfamiliar with horse anatomy – and the reason I wait until my horses turn six before riding – the spine does not fully develop at the wither until age six. That’s where the front of the saddle sits and where the rider’s weight begins.
I took a bad fall in the stables in February. I fractured my kneecap and caused strains and pulls in my shoulders and neck.
With weekly Rolfing with Chad Garner, red‑light therapy, and PEMF treatments, I’m on the mend. It has kept me out of the saddle for far too long.
I’m looking forward to saddling up Kaleb and Daniel for some arena work before we hit the trails.
If you are looking for an opportunity to visit the farm and meet the horses, please call in advance at (828) 200‑9725 and we will schedule a visit.
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