Monthly Archives: February 2023

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. [Begin] Week 7 post surgeryWeek 1 of paddock rest Skidmarks. Notice the second set off to the left. We tried having Rodney out grazing on his own while Milton was on a leadrope for hand-grazing. First time. AllContinue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 14 Feb”

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. [Begin] Seven weeks post surgeryTwo weeks at clinic DONEFour weeks of at-home stall rest DONEStarting week 1 of four weeks of paddock restStill to go, four weeks of pasture rest Starting today, Milton has veterinary permission for turnoutContinue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 13 Feb, Phase III”

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. [Begin] Finishing week 6 post surgeryFinishing week 4 of stall rest Horses shod end of last week. Nine weeks. Amazing how long shoes last when you sit around with your hooves up on a metaphorical couch. Blacksmith hasContinue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 12 Feb”

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. [Begin] Week 6 post surgeryWeek 4 of stall rest I draw your attention to The Idea of Order: How does your horse enjoy the weekend? Milton chose Friday evening of New Year’s weekend. [When Weekends Go Wrong] Book ClubContinue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 11 Feb, and Book Club Blog Hop Announcement”

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. [Begin] Week 6 post surgeryWeek 4 of stall rest Everyone is ears up & steel down. My weekly reminder to myself that uneventful is what we are aiming for. In Other News Friends of Calligraphy: DeAnn Singh: Hollywood’sContinue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 10 Feb”

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. [Begin] Week 6 post surgeryWeek 4 of stall rest Activity in the cow field. Rodney went back to eating regular hay. Milton had to be bribed with alfalfa. Vet says this week’s pic of Milton’s tum looks good.Continue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 9 Feb”

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. [Begin] Week 6 post surgeryWeek 4 of stall rest Rodney requests that his morning hay be served in the sun room. This spot is off to the side. Hay has to be carried around the corner, rather thanContinue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 8 Feb”