Happy Holidays from Skeldale Farms and a Fun "Wintery" Horse Tip!

As we all sit back and survey the Christmas "damages", I sincerely hope that everyone had a wonderful and joyous Christmas celebration. When it comes to Christmas damages, our farm is no exception....24 hours later, there are still boxes haphazardly flopped about in the living room and the occasional bit of wrapping paper turns up on your sock. The voice of the cookies, cakes and German stollen calling me from the kitchen is deliciously tormenting and the constant hum of football commentary can be heard from the TV. All in all it was a WONDERFUL Christmas.  Family, relaxation, good food, yummy treats and warm noses....and even some fancy white snow to boot!

I am very very very excited to report the arrival of a fancy new camera! NOW, I will be able to capture each an every moment of our lives and travels here at the farm. Rolex pics here I come - at 11 frames per second, Phillip Dutton and Boyd Martin are going to spring to life from my camera lens! We have tested it out here and there, but I can't wait for the hubbs to take action shots of the horses jumping!! It will be like a mini lesson - ha ha, maybe I won't want to see. :)

*****Christmas Horse Tip******

Surprise your ponies with Christmas Mash!! Nahhhh, this isn't one of those 'go to the grocery and buy a bunch of crap' mash. It is just a fun way to give the steeds some extra lovin' for the holidays.

Ingredients:
-Usual amount of feed
-1 packet apple/cinnamon oatmeal
-1 carrot chopped up
-Small handful of peppermints
-Enough hot water to cover the lot

Combine all the ingredients into a small bucket. Give it a minutes to fully soak up the water. Serve to your deserving ponies with pride!! Not only will they love the special treatment, the warm mash will encourage drinking and give them great peppermint-y breath!!

Everyone here at Skeldale Farms send you happy wishes for the holiday season. May the promise of the New Year bring you excitement and hope!