Bring out & set up equipment [Zap]. Rodney displays signs of approval fore and aft. Put on patches. Back therapy today, so crank up the number. Leave horse in corner with fan. Set up folding chair in other corner with better reading light. A few minutes later, Rodney wanders over to have his face rubbedContinue reading “Rodney’s Rehab”
Category Archives: Horse Behavior
Stating the Obvious
If we can address his body issues, Rodney will be ridable. No, I’ll go further. If we can address his body issues, Rodney will be a star. This has been my underlying thesis in working with his back [Daddy], and now with his neck [Zap]. Despite the extensive time off, Rodney’s return to work willContinue reading “Stating the Obvious”
Nap Update
Milton has been retiring to his contemplation chamber in the mornings [Naptime]. It continues to go well [SitRep]. Two weeks ago, we tested whether we could shorten the time with an eye toward eventually leaving him out 24/7. When asked to lunge, he moved with a choppy stride and behaved with an abundance of stupid.Continue reading “Nap Update”
Sharknado
At mealtimes, Milton pins his ears, chases Rodney, & is a complete pill. At non-mealtimes, Milton wants to be Rodney’s best buddy. He will follow Rodney about, bellow if left behind, and stress if asked to work alone. Previous Horse was the same way. If food was involved, stay out of his way. Otherwise, MathildaContinue reading “Sharknado”
Remnant of Rodney’s Past
I’ve talked a lot about Rodney’s back injury [Daddy Dearest, Piling on the Therapy]. I haven’t mentioned the scar on his other side, pictured here. It is from, we were told, an altercation with a doorlatch. The entire scar is 10″ long. The section with underlying muscle damage is 5″ long. The deep divot thatContinue reading “Remnant of Rodney’s Past”
Finding Food
Milton does bother not to look for an open hay pile. He finds Rodney and pushes him away. Nice guy.
Rodney Takes Baby Steps
Given my epic lack of motivation lately [Inside My Head], the boys did very little last week. WHAM. Since I was still pissy by the weekend, Greg lunged Rodney with a halter and saddle (!). In the past, Rodney has gotten wound up when lunged [Be Vewy, Vewy Quiet …]. He still had more goContinue reading “Rodney Takes Baby Steps”
Virtual Brush Box 