December 29, 2012

Winter heat???

Posing for the relatives, post ride.
I am taking advantage of my family being in town and getting out to ride Rose as much as possible. I was looking forward to having an even better ride today (day three in a row) only to discover she is in raging heat! We still rode of course, as she is actually quite good under saddle when in heat, but she was definitely distracted. I ended up gaining her full attention though and I am hoping tomorrow is a more focused less in-heat day. How does a mare come into heat at the end of December? Gesh!

Happy trails and swooshing tails!
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5 comments:

  1. SuzanneDecember 29, 2012

    It's the arena lights that keep her cycling... Gotta love a mare!

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    1. DockStartDecember 30, 2012

      That's a good point. I hadn't ever thought about that arena lights could effect their cycle. In our case though i don't think it's the lights since I primarily ride during the day. However, it has been snowy here for a while, it's generally clear skies, and it was a full moon the other day. So, perhaps all the light from the moon and the snow is effecting her the same way as lights would. Very interesting stuff!

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  2. KarleyDecember 29, 2012

    Mares always have something up their sleeves!

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  3. KellyDecember 30, 2012

    Can't live with them or without them, right! Happy you are getting in more rides and have more time with family - can't beat that :)

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  4. AmberRose- Girl With a DreamDecember 30, 2012

    Mares seem to always have something planned! Glad that you are getting more rides in though and that your getting to see your family more!

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