Winter logistics just got a whole lot easier. A few days after Mathilda opted out of winter wear [Windbreak], we took Rodney out of the wardrobe rotation as well. Long story short, the poor horse was getting zapped by his blanket. In previous winters, we’d had problems with static electricity while grooming [Safety]. As bestContinue reading “ZAP!”
Category Archives: Horse Care
Windbreak
Mathilda has worn her last blanket. Before I tell the story, let me assure you that she is fine. The rest of us are a little jumpy, but she is fine. When Chief Minion went to the barn for morning chores, he found her lying on her side unable to stand. Since her accident, weContinue reading “Windbreak”
Roaring: Yeah or Nay?
I have been full of requests for advice & calls to action this week, haven’t I? Opinions on progress, blogging votes, prying into your wish lists, and now roaring. A horse for sale is advertised as “does roar”. He has been scoped and it hasn’t been a problem for him in his current life. OTOH,Continue reading “Roaring: Yeah or Nay?”
Who Me?
Pile the shavings bags by Rodney’s stall, he says. Rodney won’t mess with them, he says. Toys! Rodney says. I need both arms to pick up a bag. Imagine picking this up with your teeth & heaving it around the barn. This is one of two.
Foto Friday: Sparks
Foot Fashion
Rodney pulled a shoe. This is a temporary measure until the farrier comes. Now imagine a short, stocky, black mare with white bobby sox on her ankles. That is Mathilda’s daytime look.
Moxibustion
Our latest therapy for Rodney is moxibustion, a traditional Chinese medical practice of burning dried mugwort. I had moxa sticks around the house, having tried it with Previous Horse and Mathilda. Neither they nor I was impressed. However, Internet surfing informed my medical advisor that moxa can be used on scar tissue. He dug upContinue reading “Moxibustion”
Virtual Brush Box 