Today was supposed to be a day of major cleaning and brushing. Both E and I hoped to get the stalls and runs thoroughly mucked out and then we planned to spend some time combing out manes and tails - both horses need this done desperately.
But when I woke up this morning, it was snowing. ARGGGHHH! I was so happy to finally be able to drive on clear, dry roads yesterday and here it is, only 8:30 in the morning and at least 3 inches of new snow has fallen. I no longer think this is fun.....
Friday, January 2, 2009
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Still searching for a name...
We made plans to go out to the barn again yesterday, but quickly discovered that our wimpy 2-wheel drive truck isn't able to get get down our alley yet. Just as we all settled back into the house, the phone rings and friend T offers to come get us and take us out - what luck!
As we drove out of town I could see that the area right around our house appears to have the largest snow accumulation still...which currently translates to more slush and ice as well. I am so ready for this to all go away!
The horse barn is pretty yucky at the moment; mud is everywhere. There is still a bit of snow and slush on the path out to the poop pile so we are all making individual piles in our horses' areas until we are able to move it all out. I have to admit to being a bit lazy yesterday - I left the mess in the horses' runs alone, to be cleaned up another day.
E and I tried the new name, Jake, out but decided that it isn't quite perfect either. So the great name search is still on. We visited with him for a bit, petting and just generally checking him over. He's a little cow-hocked in the back and narrow in the front. I don't know how much that will affect his movement; we still haven't been able to get him out to ride. And his hooves are in sad shape. They look like they haven't been trimmed in ages and are splitting pretty badly. We'll get our farrier out ASAP.
Personality-wise, he appears to be great. He was happy to see us but not too pushy either. The wind was howling through the barn yesterday and while this did spook him a bit (all the horses were jumpy) he didn't go crazy either. E brought Curly over to his stall, to introduce the two. They sniffed each other and said hello. The new guy squealed a bit when Curly tried to nibble on him, but nothing aggressive happened, which is good to see. If we do end up keeping this guy I sincerely hope the two will be friends.
As we drove out of town I could see that the area right around our house appears to have the largest snow accumulation still...which currently translates to more slush and ice as well. I am so ready for this to all go away!
The horse barn is pretty yucky at the moment; mud is everywhere. There is still a bit of snow and slush on the path out to the poop pile so we are all making individual piles in our horses' areas until we are able to move it all out. I have to admit to being a bit lazy yesterday - I left the mess in the horses' runs alone, to be cleaned up another day.
E and I tried the new name, Jake, out but decided that it isn't quite perfect either. So the great name search is still on. We visited with him for a bit, petting and just generally checking him over. He's a little cow-hocked in the back and narrow in the front. I don't know how much that will affect his movement; we still haven't been able to get him out to ride. And his hooves are in sad shape. They look like they haven't been trimmed in ages and are splitting pretty badly. We'll get our farrier out ASAP.
Personality-wise, he appears to be great. He was happy to see us but not too pushy either. The wind was howling through the barn yesterday and while this did spook him a bit (all the horses were jumpy) he didn't go crazy either. E brought Curly over to his stall, to introduce the two. They sniffed each other and said hello. The new guy squealed a bit when Curly tried to nibble on him, but nothing aggressive happened, which is good to see. If we do end up keeping this guy I sincerely hope the two will be friends.
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