Work: PM1 hose in lieu of grooming/PM2 groom. Report: An “easy” day after the “challenge” of yesterday. Ridiculous, I agree, but the student gets to set the terms of what is easy and what is hard. Ramblings for the Day: This weekend, we cut the grass near pasture gate and along the outside of theContinue reading “The Grass Was Greener”
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A Fool But Not an April Fool
Work: PM1 groom & hosing/PM2 groom & equine obstacle course [combination walk & exercises] Report: did all his exercises despite being in new locations. Ramblings for the Day: I hold with C.S. Lewis on the subject of practical jokes, “Cruelty is shameful — unless the cruel man can represent it as a practical joke.” [TheContinue reading “A Fool But Not an April Fool”
Blogging Influences
Work: PM1 groom/PM2 groom & group walk [twox3/4]. Report: no heat therapy. Microwave broken. Plus – improved on second lap of walk. Minus – will graze at location x. On the end of halter at location x, he displays tension. Sigh. Ramblings for the Day: Authors never write alone. At the end of each monthContinue reading “Blogging Influences”
Foto Friday: Exercises
Work: day off. Rain. Ramblings for the Day: Trying to make art, or at least items of interest, from lumps of wood [Exercises].
Zeno’s Massage
Work: PM heat therapy/PM groom & exercise [rp, wv, cx]. Report: After separating the cones to make his maneuvering easier, he did so well that he got ahead of me. Ramblings for the Day: History reports that at the beginning of the month, the adhesion between underlying scar tissue and the skin on Rodney’s backContinue reading “Zeno’s Massage”
New Toy
Work: day off Ramblings: A firehose nozzle for a garden hose. Yes, firefighting is a serious, dangerous business. But the toys rock. Now I get to practice at home. Previous FF posts: Here’s Your Ticket, Pack Your Bags Manic Monday The Fish/Pond Equation. What is your favorite barn gadget?
Cause for Cautious Optimism?
Work: AM heat/PM groom & all 6 exercises, including walking into the ring for the 360o turn-around box. Report: Still unhappy going to the ring but seemed relieved when he realized we were doing the box. Improvement over last time [Joining] & how the plan is intended to work [Blow, Boredom]. Ramblings for the Day:Continue reading “Cause for Cautious Optimism?”
Virtual Brush Box 