Yesterday had Hubbs and I heading in opposite directions, so, we kept the horses in for the morning. It was soggy wet and foggy with temperatures in the 40's... perfect weather for ducks! (Of which we only had 2! It seems we are the cold weather hang-out, but not the rainy day hang-out for the 80-some wild ducks who stop quite often for breakfast.)
Apparently, the horses were a little upset with their circumstances, because they all chose to roll in the mud and completely cover themselves in filth.
When I arrived home in the afternoon, I was greeted by a herd that looked like this...
Scarlet was the only one who showed any common sense.
Seeing the boys in such an awful shape, I grabbed a towel and some brushes and set out to clean them up.
After brushing off about a bushel of grime, they were still a little wet in some places, but at least had the worst of it removed.
Their furry coats provide a layer of insulation that keeps them warm during the winter. However, when that insulation is soaked and muddy, adequate loft cannot be attained to keep them warm. I'll most likely need to brush them all again today after they are completely dry.
As I worked, everyone thoroughly investigated the tools,
Ollie opted for a cover-up.
I am guessing they are hoping that they taught me a lesson.
They'll be going out to pasture today. Hopefully they will all roll in the grass and remove some more of the dirt in their coats.
Not perfect, but certainly better than they were... I moved from the herd to the pig yard to say hi to the girls. Hearing me, Ginger came out of the house first,
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