With all the horses being taken care i.e. out to pasture and boarded, it is time to make some improvements to the corral area. This long holiday weekend will be spent trying to soften up the ground. Once Jigs gets out of boarding he will still need two weeks recovery until he can go to pasture (for the very 1st time). Softer ground is better on the knees so that is what we're aiming for; comfort and sound legs. That'll be a great foundation for all his future training.
We will also need to start trimming the adult horses hooves. That's a lot of dog chews! The dogs love hoof parts. We're happy to provide.
Pretty smooth sailing right now. We'll enjoy it while we can. We never know when one of the critters will demand extra attention. That's the beauty of an ever changin' livin' thing! Oh, the freedom of it all.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
That raps it up!
Okay, so that is the end of the introduction to our horses.
Right now, Jigs is at the animal hospital with his momma, Nattie. He was so big before he was born that when Nattie foaled, Jigs' legs were crooked. So, while we still have growth plates to work with we are straightening out his front legs. The back legs straightened on their own. He is a fast grower and very active. We've decided to keep him boarded at the animal hospital. He is much calmer there because he can't see too much like he can at home!!! He has other horses that he can go nose to nose with without stressing out his knees and setting back his progress.
Confined since birth this poor colt is having to learn a little patience at a very young age. Most important, his legs are straightening and that means success with regards to having a sound riding companion in the future.
We had a very proud moment when loading Jigs and Nattie in the horse trailer to take the ride to the animal hospital. Jigs, not even 2 months old, loaded into the horse trailer by the snap of my fingers and the calling of his name! Nattie loaded right BEHIND him.
We love this little guy no matter how excited and wild he gets. He's gonna become a great mature horse.
Right now, Jigs is at the animal hospital with his momma, Nattie. He was so big before he was born that when Nattie foaled, Jigs' legs were crooked. So, while we still have growth plates to work with we are straightening out his front legs. The back legs straightened on their own. He is a fast grower and very active. We've decided to keep him boarded at the animal hospital. He is much calmer there because he can't see too much like he can at home!!! He has other horses that he can go nose to nose with without stressing out his knees and setting back his progress.
Confined since birth this poor colt is having to learn a little patience at a very young age. Most important, his legs are straightening and that means success with regards to having a sound riding companion in the future.
We had a very proud moment when loading Jigs and Nattie in the horse trailer to take the ride to the animal hospital. Jigs, not even 2 months old, loaded into the horse trailer by the snap of my fingers and the calling of his name! Nattie loaded right BEHIND him.
We love this little guy no matter how excited and wild he gets. He's gonna become a great mature horse.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Special Royal Dash aka Spec
Born March 19, 2004 Spec is our youngest adult horse. At the moment she has all the boys to herself as Nattie and Jigs are still in confinement. She will be the first horse to notice you have arrived amongst the herd. She will be the first to walk toward you and she is the first to keep the others away. Spec is our first and only registered Quarter Horse. We bought her from a gentleman in Arco, Idaho. He is a walking miracle and LOVES horses. She grew up close to an elementary school so she is very oriented toward people. She was able to watch the kids at recess and did so religiously. Young and strong she is a beauty as well. Most people who come to visit us like her the best.
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