Decisions, Decisions

I was flipping through the latest Horse & Rider the other day and I came upon an article titled "Decisions, Decisions". Least to say, I busted out laughing. If you have or read Horse & Rider, you'll completely understand. If you don't, well it's the same question I constantly ask, "should I, or shouldn't I?"

There's always a catch 22 with any question that I ask. It's a little frustrating but it appears that I'm not the only one to ask this same question constantly.

* Should I blanket the mares? If I don't blanket, should I put them in the barn? If I put them in the barn, than Queen will get stiff but she can't handle the cold, wet weather but she hates that blanket. Should I or shouldn't I?

* Should I feed Sam his grain mash concoction or should I try something different that maybe will not upset his stomach? Should I decrease his calf manna even though he's a hard keeper and just keep him on senior? How do I ensure he keeps his wieght on without the bags of grain I pump in him on a daily basis? Should I or shouldn't I?

* Should I continue feeding the mares their joint supplement? Should I or shouldn't I?

* Should I feed Dick straight alfalfa or should I soak the alfalfa pellets and feed him that way? Should I or shouldn't I?

* Should I put someone in with a different horse even though they aren't best friends (that's mostly in the winter just before a storm. I have to run through the herd dynamics and who's going to fare the best/worst through a storm in a stall next to another horse and who should stay in the runin, even though they can get in out of the nasty weather).

* Should I look at some supplement for King so that he doesn't always get soar muscles even though he doesn't do anything? Should I shoe him in hopes that his feet won't hurt?

It's a constant question and answer session when I go to do chores. Life was easier with just one or two but now that we have 19, everything is a bit more complicated. Not that I'm complaining. I love every minute of it (except for the hay down my shirt or in my face).

But I am glad to know that I'm not the only one constantly asking questions, trying to make the best decision after weighing all the pros and cons. So, do YOU do the same thing?