King has gained enough weight that I feel okay about riding him for short periods. Normally, I would wait longer, but I get the feeling that he’s bored and would like to have a change of scenery. The horses live in a small field because land is at such a premium here, and I’m sure… Continue reading King’s First Beach Ride
King the foster horse has gained enough weight that I feel good about letting him do some exercise. I wouldn’t ride him yet, because his back end is still weak, but he can go on walks with no problem. This morning I took him and Baron to the beach with the plan of ponying King… Continue reading King goes to the beach!
If you’re watching the news at all, you know about Afghanistan. I try not to watch the news. I read it instead, but certain things are much more powerful on video, like the images we see coming out of Kabul. It really is depressing and heartbreaking. I feel bad about my daily life and how… Continue reading Doing Good When the World is Evil
I’ve had enough fosters and rescues come through that I’ve noticed some patterns. We’re starting to understand horses’ emotional states a little better, and starting to recognize that getting moved around is hard on them. A herd animal finds safety and peace in a group. He depends on the group for survival. Getting passed around… Continue reading Rescue Horses Have a Honeymoon Phase…
There are a few things I do with every new horse I get in. They get their feet done, their teeth done, they get wormed and on the boys I check for a bean. “What is a bean?” you might ask. A bean is one of the most disgusting parts of horse ownership, but only… Continue reading Not So Magic Beans…
Yesterday I drove 14 hours round trip to pick up King the Foster Horse. I could have hired a hauler to bring him to me, but I really like being involved in the entire process. I learn so much about them by watching how they react to getting in the trailer, whether they eat and… Continue reading First Impressions of King the Foster Horse
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