Here it is, Sunday again! Tuesday the farrier came and trimmed all the horses. With the advice of the vet, I buted Velvet and Belle, as they have issues holding their feet up, and it went well. Ruby, of course was a rock star for him as was Beamer. They should be good until January now.
Thursday I visited Shayla and got to play with the foals in halter letting them learn to follow a feel without putting too much pressure on them. They were very good!
This is Fire (WV Jets On Fire) who is Jayne's colt and is a stallion prospect for Shayla.
The other foal I played with was Jolene- same sire as Fire and out of a palomino granddaughter of Sun Frost. She was so laid back, I think she would rather have snoozed in the sunshine, but she was very obliging.
Meanwhile, down on the farm...
The mares are great deer spotters and we always know when something is crossing the pasture. We have had several hunters, and some does have been harvested. We have also seen 2 more big bucks but we aren't letting the hunters know about them!
They are also very good at spotting me when it gets close to chore time; they can see me through the big dining room window and stand at their fence waiting... and waiting...
9 comments:
Beautiful backlit photos! Always a good feeling to have horse care done & checked off the list. You look so happy working with the foals :)
Beamer is the best! Love the light in Ruby and Velvets photos!
They all look so fuzzy and happy
They all look beautiful. My farrier requested that we bute Cowboy before trims, so we will start doing that, too. Those foals sure are sweet, and warm & fuzzy for winter! Good for Shayla being able to carry on the line.
Ha! I’m glad you’re not telling them about the bucks! 😆
Linda- my vet recommended 20 cc two hours before trimming.
what is, "bute?"
M- Bute is phenylbutazone, a non steroidal anti-inflammatory similar to aspirin for humans. It's a pain reliever and is used for short term relief.
ah! thanks! 😊
I have to laugh when you talk about them watching for you and seeing you through the window!
Mine do the same. Twice a day, they walk out of the woods [except during deer season they are in a paddock] and stand near the fence near the house and stare at the house with great intent.
I never have to check the clock. They are always on time.
Wonderful photos of everyone!
Great work with the foals.
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