Category: horses
Monkey See, Monkey Do
Gotta love herd dynamics. Herd dynamics took on a new twist this morning. As usual, Zelda was the first one out so that she could take possession of “her” hay. Then she decided that she had to roll and started searching for the perfect spot. She rolled, got up and rolled again. Andy watched with […]
Read MoreCat Friend
When I had my horse, Bogie, at a boarding facility, I discovered he had a real affinity for one of the barn cats. He didn’t much like other horses, but he loved this cat. I would frequently find the cat in his stall, enjoying the snuffling and nuzzling from his oversize friend. We don’t have […]
Read MoreGuardians
Lost and found
This week in the Boston area we saw the temperatures range from a balmy 60 degrees to a bone chilling 20. Hunting in these weather shifts is challenging for both horse and human as one day you’re too hot and the next you’re too cold. Helping the horses stay comfortable is key. During the warm […]
Read MoreUnder the skin
Here’s a very cool video of a galloping horse on a treadmill that was produced by Hartpury College in 2009. One side is painted with its skeletal structure, the other shows its muscles. It’s an excellent visual depiction of how your horse’s body works!
Read MoreA little pre-hunt excitement
It was a beautiful, cool morning — perfect for hunting. Zelda was obviously feeling a bit excited about the prospect of hunting, so I turned her out to get her sillies out. She really enjoys running around in her field and her friend, Curly, got into it too. You’d never guess that Curly is 22, […]
Read MoreThe three second rule
I think we’ve all seen horse owners who are afraid of their horses . . . and many times those horses see that leadership vacuum and step right in, treating the humans around them like they are subordinate horses in the herd — and that can mean biting or charging at humans. I’ve been up […]
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