General ramblings for the Day

Lots going on but not much with the horses. At some point (after I recover) I'll blog about Babe's adventures in the new pasture. I decided on Saturday to move the mares to the new pasture before everyone got out on the road for opening day of pheasant hunting season. After Babe's adventures I'm constantly checking on both Babe and Queen. I think Queen likes the new pasture. I've seen her curled up snoozing a couple of times already. I'm guessing she prefers the less steep hills.

I realized this past Saturday that I haven't done anything with Longhorn. I still need to get a call in to my farrier. I decided Saturday I'd spend some time with Longhorn. I climbed in and had hoped I could at least get near him. Nope. Not even close. He did spook me a couple of times by tossing his head around and swishing his tail. I wasn't sure if he'd charge me or not.

I climbed in Longhorn's pen yesterday and of coures he was uncomfortable with me. I stayed near a post or a pen but he did kick at me right away. So of course I'm now a bit more spooked of him. He's so darn fast, he could kick me and I wouldn't know that he'd done it until he was half way across his pen.

Last night I climbed in again and stood there talking to him. Skippy came over so I started petting Skippy through the panels. While I was messing with Skippy Longhorn came up. I didn't pay any attention to Longhorn. Longhorn came up close enough to stretch his nose out and sniff my coat. I'm considering it progress. Unfortunately he got close enough that he repositioned himself and had his butt half way facing me. I became overly uncomfortable and made both of us spook. Luckily he didn't kick me. I think if he would have kicked I'd consider trimming his hooves and putting him out to pasture with the cows. It's still an option I'm contemplating.

I was in town last night but forgot to pick up King's Equ-Sec. I still need to talk to the vet (when he gets back) to see if there is anything more for King's sore muscles. I'd like to be able to ride him again at some point.

Nothing else going on with the horses. Maverick is being a total prick to Zeke. I'm half tempted to move Zeke out and put him with the big herd. I'm afraid he'll get picked on but at least then he'll be out of the mud and away from nasty Maverick. I think Maverick needs some "alone time" to cool off. I don't want to put Zeke out on the pasture since he hasnt' been on pasture since the first of September. But there's not too much grass left in the pasture so maybe this weekend I'll introduce him. He's been playing with the horses over the fence so maybe it's time to introduce him. I was planning on waiting to introduce Zeke to the rest of the herd until after Bob was gone but I can't seem to make "that call" just yet.

Bob is eating me out of house and home but he's happy. I'm sure he's starting to get a little thin so I know I need to just call but I can't seem to do it yet. He's so happy to come in and eat his grain mash and beet pulp. Sam makes more noise than Bob but it's so worth it to see those two big guys standing in the barn slurping up their grain. Those old horses do have a calming affect over me.

I did hop on Chaos last night with a halter and two lead ropes. He did alright for the most part. I should just start hopping on whenever I get the chance on any of the horses. I need to figure out how to make a small portion of the red shed into a riding arena. It doesn't have to be big, just big enough for me to ride around in circles and maybe work on a few things. I havent' been on Maverick in at least a month and it shows. He's getting a big head.

Not sure what tonight will bring. The weatherman is calling for more rain so who knows what will be headed our way. I'm hoping to spend at least a little bit of time with Longhorn (just ignoring him playing with Skippy. I didn't know donkey's could get jealous, if that's possible with Longhorn.)