Oh dear.  This gorgeous Wednesday came and went and I didn’t even see my little pony.  I did, however, clean the house AND the car (which was about 1 year overdue) so I feel somewhat productive.  I have to admit though, during these summer months it is HARD to get motivated to ride.  Maybe not in many parts of the country, but here in Florida it’s miserable from June to September.  Even I was shocked to hear that with the heat index it was nearly 100 degrees at 6 am yesterday!  After a long day at work, it’s often hard to face those kinds of temperatures and the sweltering humidity, even when I want to.  Does anyone have any suggestions on how to stay motivated and on a riding program during harsh weather?  This issue is one that faces many of us, regardless of where we reside.   Although it is easy to hibernate during summer’s blistering heat or winter’s bone chilling cold, it is important to remember that it is our responsibility as horse owners to maintain a consistent workout schedule for our animals.  Consistency is key to maintaining a healthy, happy horse.

In other news, I saw Abby last night and she is feeling much better!  Although she is still on pain medications, she is showing significant improvement and there is hope that she may recover from her founder episode last week.  Keep her in your thoughts – she’s not out of the woods yet.