Parelli recently posted a link on Facebook to an article about saving money on vet bills by preventing injury and illness. The article lists 21 things you can do during day-to-day horsekeeping to keep everyone safe and sane, and as I read it, I compared it to how things are done here. I’m happy to report [...]
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The day before River’s quarantine was to end and she could join the other horses in the biggest pen, she developed an abscess on her right front and popped a splint on her left. This means that when she has to lift her right foot for bandaging each day, she has to put her weight [...]
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On February 1, I get back on the Parelli program, starting with a reconditioning plan for Rocky. I’ve already started one for myself. I get a head start because I’ve got further to go than Rocky does!
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In which I share good news about Rocky’s convalescence, as the sprain is almost healed and we are about to move forward, literally.
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Rock is so ready to gallop, buck, rear, play. I ache, keeping him at a walk, but I know full well that overdoing it when your sprain is only mostly better just sets you back longer. Lately he has been full of himself, using any excuse to spook and attempt to leap about, disrespectful like [...]
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In which I give a micro update on Rocky’s excellent progress.
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In which I make much out of nothing — that is, nothing dramatic has happened, and I make much of it.
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In which I give a brief update on Rocky’s health and recovery.
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In which I share my field promotion from apprentice to journeyman.
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In which I write up a tiny percentage of the horse happenings of the past few weeks.
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In which I update everyone on Rocky’s improved status and show off Jan’s ability to wrap a leg well even on her first try.
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In which I go into excruciating detail about my first standing wrap around an injured leg.
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In which I ramble a bit about the past month’s adventures: walks, undemanding time, vets, and school.
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In which I confess to worries that Rocky will never be serviceably sound, but trying to accept it if that’s how it has to be.
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In which I discuss the state of Salsa’s mouth and what it means for his attitude; plus, before and after photos hidden after the jump for those who want to see.
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Dick Francis Novels
I re-read the entire collection of Dick Francis novels at least once a year.
