Filed under: September 2021 | Tags: draft horses, making hay the old-fashioned way, Small Farming, Suffolk Horses, Suffolk Punch horses
September 6, 2021
As we make the dash towards fall and the coming harvest, we still take some time for fun. Hank and Sam (the dog) play a game at turnout every night. Sam is not allowed to chase the horses. Hank knows that Sam is not allowed, so he plays tough guy showing off for his lady friends. Sam bolts to the gate, Hank kicks out in protest, a scene played out like teenaged boys full of vinegar!
Once the fake boxing match is over, peace comes to the pasture. Hank and his girls graze contentedly, the work of the day forgotten.
We are also using this recent warm, dry weather to make the last of our second cutting hay. So far so good!
I like this view! It is also nice to have less pressure from biting flies as we work.
The hay is a bit light due to our late harvest of the first cutting, but I am grateful for every mouthful.
The push towards fall is on. The training of our young stock continues. There are no dull moments around here and I wouldn’t have it any other way!
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