Work: short walk, groom. Report: cold & windy. I was for giving the whole thing a miss, discretion being the better part of valor, but Greg insisted on a company walk. It went as well as could be expected in this weather. Rodney was on his toes but not a turkey about it. Which isContinue reading “The Weather Outside Is Frightful (for us)”
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Pffft!
Work: AM heat therapy & walk/PM groom. Probably. Eventually. Maybe. Report: 3 laps similar to yesterday. The middle lap was slightly bigger & therefore closer to the ring. This did not escape his notice. Halfway thru the 3rd – smaller – lap, he squealed and pulled back. Catching me by surprise, he pulled away andContinue reading “Pffft!”
More Equine Tics
Work: AM heat therapy, walk – 3 laps of our current “big” loop/PM long groom. Report: walk – some concern, some yawns. He wasn’t completely over it but he was on a loose rope the entire time & he didn’t escalate, which for him is a biggie. Ramblings for the day: When Rodney is concernedContinue reading “More Equine Tics”
And Yet More on Helmets
The new image on my sidebar was designed by Catherine Strachan, Freelance Designer: “When my mother approached me about her Lake George [New York] Rotary Club’s public service message to raise helmet safety awareness, I was more than happy to help. My father was in a skiing accident a few years ago. If it wasn’tContinue reading “And Yet More on Helmets”
Immersed in the Equine Idiom
Work: PM heat therapy. Discussion: Two microwaved heating pads + sheepskin cover + wool blanket + warmish weather = happy horse. I have no idea why he doesn’t melt. Ramblings for the Day: I can’t swim and count at the same time. In order to keep track of my laps for the Polar Challenge thatContinue reading “Immersed in the Equine Idiom”
Manic Monday
Work: PM heat therapy & handwalk Discussion: Much stopping and yawning, a small amount of being fussed by the dog. Ramblings for the Day: I promised myself that I would limit this blog to events pertaining to horses, but a 2-hour+ fire call at O-dark-hundred this morning has cratered the rest of my day. AlthoughContinue reading “Manic Monday”
Superbowl Sunday
Work: PM1 heat therapy/PM2 Greg & Rodney joined us at the end of the mare walk. We circled the entire field. First time in a while. Discussion: Weather continues warm; horse continues mellow. He was halfway along the continuum from pulling like a train to totally relaxed. So, progress. Ramblings for the Day: Although IContinue reading “Superbowl Sunday”
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