This week I took Rodney for a hand walk to the end of the pasture and back. On the way out, he registered concern about gremlins in the woods. A few verses of Soft Kitty solved the problem. On the way back, he decided to be obstreperous. The conversation ran thusly: R: I wanna chargeContinue reading “A Few Steps Forward”
Category Archives: Horse Behavior
Rodney Update
How has our intrepid hero fared while I have been stepping out with other horses? He’s missing a shoe at the moment but overall he is bouncy and happy. I might have good news about his mental state. With her newly floated teeth, Mathilda is likely to get more from each bite and therefore toContinue reading “Rodney Update”
Alternative Uses For A Hayroll
Emergency Rations
Horsekeeping Tip #3 If you are ever short on carrots, try a slice of bread as a treat. Mathilda loves it. She’s always been a carb-chowhound. Last time Hubby used bread to pay the mare toll, he was feeding a slice in pieces. When he went to give some to Rodney, she stole the restContinue reading “Emergency Rations”
Carrot Snob Redux
Mathilda has been refusing her carrots lately. She appears interested but won’t actually take a bite. What is she telling us? 1) It hurts to chew. Check teeth. Done. The vet felt that her teeth weren’t too bad but that he could improve her comfort. Mild points on the inside lower jaw filed down. SheContinue reading “Carrot Snob Redux”
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Horse Rehab
Last month, I was sick for a few days. Nothing special, a local bug. However, it took me upwards of a week to shake off the effects. I wasn’t sick, just a little tired, a little off my game. Which made me wonder about our horses. Do we give them enough time to recover? Let’sContinue reading “Horse Rehab”
Virtual Brush Box 