Summer time fun with Phoenix and the dogs

We had a great time today at the barn, with the dogs helping with chores (following my every move and bringing a ball for me to throw). Then we hit the woods trail, riding to the lake for a swim. I rode Phoenix bareback, and he enjoyed eating the water plants. He also helped groom the trail, standing still while I pruned branches from overhead with my pruners. 

Phoenix saying Hi to Sumi. 

Divot walked out to the end of this log in the water. She seemed quite proud of herself. 

Phoenix enjoying the water and a green snack at the same time. 

Spring is finally here!

The dogs were finally able to enjoy the ice free water, although I wouldn't enjoy the temperature. There still are a few clumps of snow under the trees. Fortunately the black flies aren't out yet, but the ticks are, so tick prevention is required.

Sigmund immersed to get maximum benefit! 

Summer looking beautiful. 

Fenway in her glory! 

Nutella waiting for a stick to be thrown. 

Lots and lots of snow!!!

I hadn't posted for a while, and realized I didn't have anything from after our several snow storms, one of which dumped 70cm of snow! I'll just post a few things that will give you an idea of what kind of winter hikes we had this year. 

Dog sledding down our road with Nutella and Brannagh.

The trail is blazed through the deep snow.  Lola loves to rub her face in the snow.  But at one point, she had so much snow on her face, that she walked forward and ran into a tree! 

Nutella says she really likes the snow.

The snowshoes were a well used piece of hiking equipment this year.  Here Andrea is using them, while I use the cross country skis.  

New introductions

Today, Roo and some of the hiking gang, were introduced to the horses at Keough Lane Stables.  Here, Ranger is saying "Hi" to Roo.  I think Lindsay's black Lab, Sophie, was really glad to meet Roo.  They had a grand time racing around after each other.

Roo saying "Hi" to Arabella.

Ranger watching the dogs tear around in the arena.

Galloping on the Golf Course

The dogs really enjoy when they are able to go for a hike on the golf course.  They love the wide open spaces to run and chase each other.  I added to the fun, with a funky ball from the Dollar Store.  It didn't last the hike, as someone chewed it apart!  The only thing that lasts, seems to be those Chuckit balls, unless they get lost.  There's one still to be found along the Fennerty Lake railway tracks.  Sophie is super fast with her new racing clip, and go fast mohawk on top!  She and Divot don't look as similar now.  Lots of Goldens today too, with Lucy, Hunter and Remi. It's hard to tell now if it is Roo or Monkey. 

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