We've had the most lovely weather for the last few days, low 70's and sun. What more could you ask for? Well, maybe an honest moisturizer. I put an SPF 15 on my legs and arms yesterday but opted for a moisturizer on my face because it says it is an SPF 50. Guess what, the only thing that burned was my face!
Thursday, at a Spartan neighbor's suggestion we drove about 30 miles to the winter training home of Hermann's Royal Lipizzaner stallions. Lovely day. They were certainly not as polished as those you see on TV but they are in training. They get 6-8 years of training before performing. Allowing people to watch their training sessions allows them to get used to people clapping, etc. It was outside and on a windy day so many of them were misbehaving! We also got to see a newborn (2 weeks old). Did you know they are born black or brown and it takes 6-8 years before they turn white?
We were told that Lipizzaner's are some of the longest lived horses living to be near 40. They should meet Dusty. Maybe, she's a Lipizzaner and not a quarter-horse! : )

The young stallion in front is in training for tandem work. His mane and tail haven't changed color yet.

They bow to the audience after their performance.

2 week old named "Jaggar" because they said he's all lips and legs!