My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
We had a warm, wet, blustery Christmas. Because of the rain, the horses had been kept in their individual turnouts. When it cleared on Christmas day, I let Zelda and Curly out for a bit to stretch their legs. Here’s a few seconds of their shenanigans. I always have mixed feelings about turning out when […]
Read MoreWinter arrived in the Northeast this week — just in time to ensnare drivers heading off for Thanksgiving. We only got a couple of inches, but I’m just not ready. I’m not ready for the snow causing the electric tape to sag. I’m not ready for the horses to have wet blankets. I’m not ready […]
Read MoreIf you have ever tried to wrestle a bent or twisted shoe off your horse, you will share my amazement at how easily they can come off when your horse over steps and catches a front shoe with a hind hoof. It’s nearly impossible to dislodge a shoe when you want to; when you don’t? […]
Read MoreThis morning the forecast was rain . . . and I found a dead mouse floating in the water tank. These were both signs from above that I should drain and clean the tank since the water collecting from the drain pipes would fill it without any effort on my part. I carefully removed the […]
Read MoreHere’s an interesting article from Dr. David Ramey on the use of Isoxsuprine as a a treatment for navicular disease, or really as a treatment for anything. I haven’t personally given it to any of my horses, but it definitely was part of the protocol for treating a pony in our barn that foundered. I […]
Read MoreLast week I returned from a ride, looked over at Charlie standing in the field, and realized that he had an injury. The kind of injury that looks like it needs stitches. A quick iPhone photo sent to the vet confirmed it. As the she said, if the cut looks like it will talk to […]
Read MoreWe’ve had some hot, steamy weather here. Freedom stays cool by refusing to come out of the barn. He lives in a bank barn and it’s always cooler there. This is the time of year when I go through shavings by the bag full! He does enjoy getting hosed off, but even then will only […]
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