I’m not really a person who likes surprises.  I don’t like change either.  I know that says a lot about me, but I’m not sure what it is.

But seasons have a habit of sneaking up on us, and it’s about to happen again.  Although you would never believe that summer is coming to an end here in Florida, it is in other parts of the country.

Every year, at the end of winter, I say “This year I’m going to get my sheets and blankets washed and repaired early, and be ready for next winter.”  Even though we have more time to prepare here, I never get it done as early as I thought I would.  So for you all in other parts, best be getting on the ball.

We’re getting into the most beautiful riding season of all, “FALL!”  With its cool, crisp mornings, riding through the woods and fields with the leaves changing color, our horses feeling frisky, and the best, no bugs.  We’re excited, and ready to go.

Hold your horses just a minute.  This beautiful time will be fleeting and all of a sudden, bam!, the water buckets are frozen and your blankets are a haven for mice and bugs.

So get those blankets out, wash them, and check them for needed repair.  It’s always a good idea to get them to the person who will be repairing them before they get backlogged with everyone elses last-minute blanket needs.

You know the climate where you live, so you know how soon winter is going to come crashing in on you.  Get the blankets out-of-the-way and enjoy the moment.