Bring on the Olympics

Flashback: Riding in the hitch wagon

Looking forward to spring and a ride up high in the hitch wagon.

I'm sure Jack is ready to pull it.

Richard learns to drive Jack

Still no snow

We'll just keep driving Jack in the fore cart.

"Clyde itch" after initial treament

We clipped the hair and then applied a "milk shake" like mixture

of sulfur powder and mineral oil.

"Clyde itch" can be a .....................

Also known as "Pastern Dermatitis" is common in Clydesdales.

Starts as a infection, but progresses to an auto-immune response.

Flashback: It was a honey of a year

Dorothy is now sold out of her honey.

It was a great season for the sweet stuff.

The small sampler size was a real hit.

No snow but.......................

We're still having fun.

We put aside the sleigh and rolled out the fore cart.

New camera lens

I have a new camera lens which should be good for recording life at the farm.

Fun on the sleigh hills at CVF

Cold, clear but sunny in January at CVF

Flashback: Sleigh riding at CVF

There are lots of hills to enjoy the winter weather.

Anne's first trip in a one-horse open sleigh

It was a cold, clear morning but Jack was up to the task.

Flashback: Winters with snow

So far this winter I have not used the blower on the tractor.

Only been out with the cutter twice.

Happy New Year

At last a sleigh ride in 2009

Not enough snow, but we gave it a shot anyway.

Jack enjoyed the outing.

Flashback: Cool Ride in the big sleigh

If we ever do get snow, it can be brisk but it is COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kittens in the wheelbarrow

They seem very happy in the barn.

First time on a horse

Abby got up on Jack for the first time today.

Everybody seemed to enjoy the trip.

Sleigh Ride Video keeps playing

Now over 4,000 times played on YouTube

See :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOWzW3VKkpI

Miriam, our good neighbour

Miriam walks her dogs through the farm each day.

She loves the belt and leads made by Abner.

Flashback: Winter fun at CVF

So where is the snow this year?

Flashback: Leigh Anne & Jack

Leigh Anne often comes to see Jack.

They have connection.

2009 Holiday Greetings from CVF

Toby & Carrie in Holstein Parade

See the Parade on YouTube at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lgtiefsWV4

It's starting to feel like Christmas

Nice to get a fresh tree from the back lane.
Even if its a Charlie Brown tree.

Jack sure likes carrots

Thanks Maryann for the treats for the horses.

Thanks also for our special gifts.

Flashback: Many years ago

I found this picture in a box of old family photographs.

Looks like a fine horse, harness, & carriage.

Heading back to the barn

No snow, but still having fun.

More buggy rides at CVF

Maryann, Shaye, & Jesse came for a ride.

Thanks for all the treats for the crew.

Flashback:Dec 7, 1991

A wedding at Westfield

Jim & Toby gave us a ride.