Our new girl, Leah, was apparently foot sore due to a decision her previous owner made. She was letting her go barefoot behind to see if her feet would hold up. We wondered why she only had front shoes, but figured if she was used to it, so be it. Well, she wasn’t. The great news is.. the farrier thought this was the case and without further expensive diagnostics we solved the problem with a set of hind shoes to match her fronts. She’s sound again and as of Wednesday we’re off to our first horse show with Miss Leah and K.
The humidity is back – Seriously, enough already! We woke up this morning to windows wet on the outside, barely see-through-able… I am so thankful for air conditioning and I’m praying we have decent weather for the show. The heavy artilliary the horses and riders have to wear can be brutal in that kind of heat. I spent this morning helping K condition her show tack and polish the silver on it… on our steamy back porch. Bleh.
We discovered K’s chaps are a little too snug, and it’s true they’re supposed to be snug but not breathtaking, if ya know what I mean. Those suckers aren’t cheap, I sure was hoping we could get away with the old trusty pair, especially after splurging on that ultra bling jacket. … but it wasn’t looking hopeful. Until I discovered… CHAP EXTENDERS are a thing! Look them up! Ordered and on their way. Too bad they don’t make jeans extenders. Someone out there should invent them, they’ll make their fortune. I could use a pair myself, I’d help the cause.
Did you watch John McCain’s services? The eulogies by his daughter Meghan (powerful), Kissinger (now that was an interesting choice, but sound words for a divided nation), Bush ( best speech he has ever given, really) and Obama ( always a poignant speaker, maybe a little petty at a certain point, but powerful message as well) had me in tears. As my mother said… This is what we can be, let’s hope it lasts past Senator McCain’s burial.
I was curious as to what the Twitterer in Chief might be doing while everyone else was at the services. It had to be hard on him, not to be included. So I glanced at his twitter feed, since that’s where he goes when he’s most frustrated.. and sure enough – he was spewing tweet after tweet after tweet, couldn’t help himself, I’m sure. Such a little, little man.
The America of John McCain is generous and welcoming and bold. She’s resourceful, confident, secure. She meets her responsibilities. She speaks quietly because she’s strong. America does not boast because she has no need to. 
🇺🇸The America of John McCain has no need to be made great again because America was always great.”🇺🇸
🇺🇸The America of John McCain has no need to be made great again because America was always great.”🇺🇸
– Meghan McCain
I hope you’ve had an enjoyable Labor Day Weekend,
and all is well in your corner of the world.
Wish K and Miss Leah Good Luck!
Till soon, friends…
