Fall is really pretty here in Indiana. This year we have a lot of red along with the yellows in the leaves. The combined hues are beautiful. I just wish it wasn't the process leading up to winter! The horses sure don't mind. The cooler the weather, the friskier they are. It's quite entertaining to watch them romp in the field kicking up their heels! Our donkey tries so hard to keep up with them but his legs are so short compared to theirs. I think he looks like Peppy LePew (the cartoon skunk) trying to run as fast as his little legs will take him to keep up. When he gets tired of being last in line in the race, he'll wait until the two horses are way ahead, then he turns and goes in the opposite direction making him feel like this time, he's in the lead! It's really hilarious.
But alas, winter will soon be here, and the snow and wind will be blowing. So, it's time again to get the shop stocked with the horse blankets. Many horses grow a thick enough coat so they really don't need any extra protection. But, for those that don't, they need a winter coat to wear just like we do. I've been told by many of my customers, that horses that were born in the winter are more likely to develope a thick coat. Those born in warmer weather have a tendency to have thinner coats. I thought that was quite interesting and a little something I can pass on to other customers that may wonder why their horse's coat isn't as thick as their neighbor's horse.
Business is usually quite a bit slower in winter months so I try to stock other things of interest for Christmas gifts or gifts for any occasion. I have picture frames, business card holders, candles, Newsboy hats, money clips, cell phone holders, and of course, my recycled blue jeans purses. They really seem to be getting popular which is great, but sure keeps my sewing machine humming! If anyone is interested, I have pictures of some of them. e-mail me @: denmarstack@aol.com. Hope everyone has a great week!
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