Horse Behavior – Page 11 – Virtual Brush Box

Stars & Stripes Outtakes

OTOH, the other 78 shots featured ears at half mast, horse frolics, and sleeping. [Stars & Stripes] Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott

The boys wish you a happy 4th; in the US, a Happy Independence Day! Also, a belated Happy Canada Day to Milton’s former countrymates ~~~ Yeah, it is underexposed, despite my attempt to compensate. Still have photo skills to sharpen. OTOH, the other 78 shots featured ears at half mast, horse frolics, and sleeping. LotsContinue reading “Stars & Stripes”

A Good Evening’s Work – Milton

One evening last week, we took both horses out to the ring. Rodney watched [A Good Evening] while Milton worked. Milton is a brat. Brat. Brat. Brat. Greg ground-drove. Milton wandered. He dragged his feet. He saw no point to whatever was being asked. Greg would drive him down a chute of ground poles. InsteadContinue reading “A Good Evening’s Work – Milton”

A Good Evening’s Work – Rodney

One evening last week, we took both horses out to the ring. Milton worked while Rodney watched. Rodney is not dumb. Okay, he is not the brightest bulb in the chandelier, but he is not dull-witted. His mind goes a million miles an hour. Usually wondering what part of the sky is about to fallContinue reading “A Good Evening’s Work – Rodney”

The Downs & Ups

Down In the past, our horses never had reactions to shots. This year, both Rodney and Milton objected to their vaccinations. A few days of feeling punk. Heat and swelling at the injection sites. We opted for butt shots since Rodney’s neck was tender from being dekinked [Zap]. Drama Queen Milton felt his agony deeplyContinue reading “The Downs & Ups”

Guest Post: Call Her George, The Mares Meet

Coach Kate [Lesson] bought a new horse. She sent us a photo series of the introductions among the three mares. I immediately asked if I could abscond with the pictures and commentary. Yes, to know me is to become blog material. Welcome Kate. ~~~ Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott

Milton’s Remediation

Milton & I set out for a walk around the pasture. He stops, ‘I don’t wanna.’ I make him walk on. He stops again. I make him walk on. He doesn’t move, ‘I gotta poop.’ Me, ‘Don’t care. Shoulda thought that the first time you stopped.’ Milton is not pleased. Halfway around, he is stillContinue reading “Milton’s Remediation”