Work: PM1 groom/PM2 groom & group walk [twox3/4]. Report: no heat therapy. Microwave broken. Plus – improved on second lap of walk. Minus – will graze at location x. On the end of halter at location x, he displays tension. Sigh. Ramblings for the Day: Authors never write alone. At the end of each monthContinue reading “Blogging Influences”
Category Archives: Horses
Foto Friday: Exercises
Work: day off. Rain. Ramblings for the Day: Trying to make art, or at least items of interest, from lumps of wood [Exercises].
Zeno’s Massage
Work: PM heat therapy/PM groom & exercise [rp, wv, cx]. Report: After separating the cones to make his maneuvering easier, he did so well that he got ahead of me. Ramblings for the Day: History reports that at the beginning of the month, the adhesion between underlying scar tissue and the skin on Rodney’s backContinue reading “Zeno’s Massage”
New Toy
Work: day off Ramblings: A firehose nozzle for a garden hose. Yes, firefighting is a serious, dangerous business. But the toys rock. Now I get to practice at home. Previous FF posts: Here’s Your Ticket, Pack Your Bags Manic Monday The Fish/Pond Equation. What is your favorite barn gadget?
Cause for Cautious Optimism?
Work: AM heat/PM groom & all 6 exercises, including walking into the ring for the 360o turn-around box. Report: Still unhappy going to the ring but seemed relieved when he realized we were doing the box. Improvement over last time [Joining] & how the plan is intended to work [Blow, Boredom]. Ramblings for the Day:Continue reading “Cause for Cautious Optimism?”
The Return of King Arthur
Work: day off, for Mondayesque reasons. Chance of late afternoon/evening rally. Ramblings for the Day: Sometimes decisions get taken out of your hands. As I’ve said elsewhere, one of us sits with Mathilda while she finishes her meal. There are more efficient arrangements, but it’s not unpleasant to sit on a stool in the field,Continue reading “The Return of King Arthur”
Olfaction
[Olfaction is the sense of smell. For your Goggle tidbit today, “The Sense of Smell Institute is the research and education division of The Fragrance Foundation, the non-profit, educational arm of the global fragrance industry.” You’re welcome] Work: AM heat therapy/PM groom & walk. Report: group walk around 7/8 of the pasture, 90% relaxed. RamblingsContinue reading “Olfaction”
Virtual Brush Box 