Summer is here

During our daily half-mile walkabouts to check the fields and llamas, Kylie is learning to read body language and there is no mistaking that there are those individuals in the herd who are very comfortable with her presence and others who aren’t quite sure what to expect from this happy go-lucky apprentice.

In addition to our daily walks, for the past six weeks we’ve been going out weekly on our one mile loop and last week Kylie was able to do the 1 mile in 14.48 so it looks like we are ready to add a little more distance. Taking advantage of a cool morning breeze earlier this week we hit the trail at a slow, relaxed pace.  It was a bit of challenge to slow Kylie down but she soon took advantage of the available shade and waited for Zoe and me to catch up.

After an easy two miles, its time to hit the pool.

So far our only concern is Kylie’s rear paw.  Because she’s always pushing off the rear, she’s worn her nails on that foot down to the nub.  It doesn’t seem to bother her but it is worth watching.  Mattie has a set of trail boots but they are still a bit big for Kylie and once they fit better it will take some time for her to get accustom to them.  Til then we will just have to watch for any soreness or change in gait.  But despite any worries we may have, one thing is for sure – Kylie is sure proud of herself … and her enthusiasm for life is a true blessing in our lives.

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