Saturday was a full day of pony gigs for us. We had Harvest Fest at Sergeantsville Farmer’s Market in the morning and then we had Community Day all afternoon. Here’s one little guy getting his first pony ride at Community Day. Thanks to Jen, Kate, Jim and Barb who made it possible for Keona Farm to be in 2 places at once this weekend!
As promised, fence fixing started this weekend (yay)! And I showed up as SUCH a fashion statement for the job! As I ALWAYS say, the horses could care less how I’m dressed (good thing!) Not only do I not match, but my shirt is 13 years old!! But the fence is fixed and the horses are so happy to have all that plush grass! Thanks John for the help digging!!
The weekend weather here in Jersey was absolutely picture perfect! So I let the horses stay out a little longer on Saturday morning. Here’s Patty enjoying the nice fall morning.
When I turned Delilah out last night, I noticed she had a broken post in her field. So I had to “fix” it. Nothing a little baling twine couldn’t fix until I can put in a new post! But look what I found hidden in the prickers!!
Anyone that knows me knows that I want a farm tractor SOOOOO badly. One of the vendors at the Sergeantsville Farmer’s Market was willing to bring his over and help me move some manure this weekend. I was so excited, I couldn’t stop giggling. (I know, I know…..) While he loaded my truck, his girls were busy in the barn visiting all the horses. Anyway, I spent the day on Sunday delivering free manure to family and friends. Thanks Bill!!!!
This weekend was the first weekend we didn’t have pony rides at the Sergeantsville Farmer’s Market
, so it’s back to work on the farm!!! Saturday’s project was to make a new door for the tackroom. Here are some pictures of the construction in progress. Thanks to Jim (who LOVES wood!) I got just the door I wanted!!! Thanks Jim!
We hosted a slumber party this weekend for our niece and nephews. Brooke (left) and Noah (middle) helped me with the horse chores including turning Delilah (right) out for the night.
There are always several dogs at the Farmer’s Market and we always get some that have never seen a horse or a pony. Even the biggest dogs turn into wimps when they get close to the pony. Here’s one cute guy who isn’t sure WHAT to make of Chevy!!
Our second stop on Saturday was to spend the afternoon at a local vineyard for their Spring Festival. We gave pony rides over there all afternoon. This little guy wanted so badly to go on Chevy but he didn’t want to take his beach hat off so he let us put the helmet on him over top! Hey, whatever works! So cute!!
Sunday was Arbor Day in reverse on the farm!! We have a couple of trees that needed to be removed and it pays to know a man with a big chainsaw!!! It ALSO pays to have friends to help move all the wood and brush once it’s cut! A few good friends turned into a sort of tree party with some pizza and a lot of fun! A special thanks to John, Barb and their boys, and Jim!! (and Gary who came over to cut up the pieces that were too big for me to pick up once my friends left!)