Grain first, then hay. This is the order of the meal. The order of the meal shall not be f*cked with. Milton has European tastes. He eats his salad after, thank you. At mealtime, we feed grain first. While they are eating, the server arranges the hay. Since the horses are at pasture, they haveContinue reading “Milton’s Menu”
Category Archives: Horse Care
Life Lessons: Fleece
Never approach hay while wearing fleece clothing. This is why I don’t wear fleece to the barn. I only went out to check. They talked me into the extra hay serving. Yes, I am wearing my award jacket [Loot] around the house as a sweatshirt. Have I mentioned that I am 12 years old, orContinue reading “Life Lessons: Fleece”
Shedding Season
The struggle is real. A (generally) ironic saying often used in place of the saying, “first world problems”. Has slightly more urban undertones than “first world problems”. Denotes a situation where the user wishes to express that they are encountering some sort of undesirable difficulty, but dealing with it. With irony, it has a comicalContinue reading “Shedding Season”
The Joys of Owning a Gray
Both sides. Stem to stern. Back to belly. Close-up showing the extensive trowel work. Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott a
Hillwork
With renewed commitment and the return of spring, we have restarted walking up and down hills. The goal is to eventually trot them in hand. Even if I were riding (sigh), I would still be doing these as groundwork. Walking and running hills is good for me. The horses aren’t the only ones who canContinue reading “Hillwork”
10 Little Things About Having Horses At Home
Inspired by Peace & Carrots – Blog Hop: The Little Things From the $900 Facebook pony – Blog Hop: The Little Things The sound of horses chewing. The smell of hay. The sight of enough hay. The feel of soft noses. Feeding in pajamas. Being received with so much joy. Breakfast! Dinner! You look hungry.Continue reading “10 Little Things About Having Horses At Home”
Time To Change The Sheets
Milton is only in the stall for a few hours a day. Therefore, we do not often have to clean down to the bedsprings. Thank the Lord for husbands and tractors.
Virtual Brush Box 