Hoof health and goodbyes...

The farrier came out yesterday to shoe the horses that will be going on the Wilderness Summer Camp trip in early July. When we pulled Curly out for his turn it was decided that we should hold off on shoeing him for a couple of more weeks. His feet just aren't the healthiest yet so the extra time barefoot would be beneficial. Rather than having a hollowed out, smooth section in the middle of the hoof, he has a fairly shallow, flat hoof - which all contributes to his tender-footedness. It'll be a long process to get them into top form. The farrier will make another trip to the horse barn in two weeks and we'll shoe Curly then. Sure wish this trip didn't require them!

We accidentally left the door to Curly's stall unlatched after lessons on Friday - and our trainer found him on Saturday morning in the main barn, happily helping himself to all the hay bales stored there! Needless to say, he did not get any breakfast that morning.

E. had to say goodbye to Curly since we leave for a long vacation today. She's going to miss her horse friend very much.