The weather continues to be perfect for almond blossom pollination.The afternoon temperatures are in the mid- to high sixties, giving the bees a long warm stretch during the day to be active.
I did go riding on Thursday, and had a safe and pleasant ride, though I felt a bit stiff throwing my leg across the saddle.
Friday I was really sore, in spite of taking valerian before I went to bed. Sore legs? No, not much. Sore hand!
You see, Dink is shedding. It's that time of year, for horses to get rid of their shaggy fur and uncover the glossy summer coat. So I used the shedding blade on Dink, and got a ton of white and roany hair scattered about on the ground. Then I used the deeply toothed curry, that charmingly makes round waffle-like patties of hair and added lots more hair to the ground. Then I used the shedding blade again to take away more hair loosened but not picked up by the big curry. Then it was time to use the small curry. Finally I was able to use the stiff-bristled brush, and then it was time for the softer brush.
I made the mistake of putting lip balm on my lips before I went out to the ranch. I probably had enough horsehair sticking to my face that I could have passed for Santa Claus.
But it was a good ride, though we kept it short.
If there's any sweeter time of year to be riding, I'd be hard put to think of it.
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