Hubby thinks Rodney and I are coming to an agreement. A few nights ago, Rodney and I had a minor kerfuffle during evening chores. When I put him in his stall he took a funny step. I led him back out and circled the pen once or twice to see if he did it again.Continue reading “Rapprochement”
Category Archives: Horse Care
Tiger Whistle
Hubby proposed a theory. If Rodney has been suffering from digestive upset, then perhaps he has long-term damage. Is there anything we could be feeding him to support/change/improve his digestive process? I asked advice from Karen Briggs, author of the book Understanding Equine Nutrition, the guest post The Oily Truth, and the blog Writing fromContinue reading “Tiger Whistle”
Collision of Worlds
At last weekend’s show, a friend came along to cheer. Picture it this way. On one side, a woman I had ridden with back when Hector was a pup. Our world had been hunters, eventing, dressage, and jumpers. We had swapped horses, gone on roadtrips, and fencejudged together. On the other side, a crowd ofContinue reading “Collision of Worlds”
Other People’s Horses
Would Lola care for a rubdown? Shall I hold Sam’s leg while you trim his pits? I see a floor that needs sweeping. Okay, I’m done. I’m outta here. Life as a horse dilettante. It suits me. Fortunately for my inner Border Collie, Stepping Stone encourages barn rats, i.e. hanging out & helping out. Then,Continue reading “Other People’s Horses”
Tea Time
Buckets of warm water ready to be carried to the barn on a cold night. They love it, they drink more, and it happens just frequently enough that we, the barn we, are willing to tote the buckets. How do you spoil pamper your horse(s)?
New Togs
Since she no longer experiences bad weather, Mathilda has a new stable blanket instead of her old turn-out(s). It is deliberately sized small to cut down on the material around her feet as she clambers up. Those Rambo blankets are portable tents. I’d take a picture of her modeling it, but we know how thatContinue reading “New Togs”
Playing with Poop
Does anyone else score themselves when picking up manure piles? A strike for getting it all in one go. A spare for needing two passes. Then there is the tactical question of scooping conservatively or trying for a strike but being left with the 7-10 split. I have a 10-tine, metal manure fork, which isContinue reading “Playing with Poop”
Virtual Brush Box 