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Monday, June 13, 2016

Big day Sunday I had to make sure that Duke got his 2 miles

I wanted to get over to Greenwood and get Duke out for a walk.  This one was more structured than any others.  Its great with his fly mask and plenty of spray.
There was a problem though, I got Duke from his Paddock, its very nice I like it alot, and brought him into Krystin. I asked her what she thought of how he was feeling.  I let her know that Dave was coming beginning of next week (monday or Tuesday) he told me.  She felt his hoof and it was warm.  She showed me that his cuticle of his hoof was damaged.  Im trying to figure out how it would get damaged.  I think mabye its the excessive water they stand in at Bobbys. Anyway I coudnt figure it out.  She said she'd like to get her Mom over for a look after we came back.  I said ok. I asked her if any walking would be bad for him.  She said its good for him. I mentioned that he seems uncomfortable, she said we would look at him.
Duke and I went out on the field that I like across the street and through the rocks.  He was so dam excited when I first brought him there that he was almost uncontrollable.  Well this time I was really going to disipline him.  Well not quite.  The joister was in the arena so I coujldnt warm him up in there. I walked him around but hes so crazy about grass that it makes me mad at him.  I loaded my bandana iwht hoofsnax and we went out.













I have a little game we both like to play on the trails.  I walk then run with him and then when I say loadly, Woah!  hes stops wicked quick.  I give him hoofsnax and let him eat a littel bit of grass.  This went on for a while until he wanted to run and get the snack and sometimes didnt get fresh with the grass.  Otherwise this grass is making him terrible fresh. I cant wait til the cut it.
When we got bakc i felt his hoof, it was cold like it was suppose to tbe.  Krystin wanted to get her mom Bonnie to take a look.  A little while later, Bonnie came back she was concerned.  I brought him into the stable and bonnie took a look.  She said the shoeing was not good, Bad Shoeing she said.  She asked me to walk him.  She said he looks good its just that hes uncomfortable walking on his heels I think she said.  She said to get on the phone and let Dave know you want him there as soon as he can.

I felt good that they were worried about my big guy.
He was so rambumtious in the fields that I know he'll be feeling better soon.
I hate leaving Greenwood to go home. Seems like since I came here I dont spend as much time.  Maybe it will get better.

Bonnie said to hose off Duke's hoofs with cool water.  there was plenty and its encouraged.  I hosed him for 10 minutes or so.  Im hoping hes feeling better,  Krystin said same as yesterday.

Oh by the way Amy wants to buy the old saddle for Lexi, I figured id give them a wicked deal on the whole thing, at cost probably.

Saturday, June 11, 2016

Too short, 2 miles and some block rules then rain

Christina's little Mason's Welcome party, hes 3 weeks old and MaryJo invited everyone over to meet him.    It was nice but it was 2-4 and I had to come home early.

I went over to the barn about 11am and left about 1215.
I was pretty motiviated, they were cleaning up the barn.  Krystin was working very had to get the job done then she would give Hannah her lesson. She told me that Marnie and Duke are not happy next to each other.  They are going to move Duke next to Fancy.  I took a quick little pic of her.  She big just like him.  She said she notices hes lonely.  He misses his buddies.  While I was in the big field with him he calls out into the woods and fields for the other herd.  I know he really missed them.
 
Stacie said she was feeling terrible tonight and they all stayed with her until she felt better or maybe pooped.

I am so happy to see Duke in the paddock, hes so sweet he comes over as soon as I can see him.  Hes got the grass fever though.  As soon as he can he aggressively grabs the grass and bites it hard pulling it so fast and powerful like.
I warmed him up in the Arena about 3 rounds first and then out to the fields.  I chocked up 2 miles with him.  Im glad to see that hes getting warmed.
Stacie showed up with Hannah and she got the other horse tacked up and then she tacked up Townes.  Hannahs Lesson

I took him out and walked him on the non-grass areas around the back of the barn.  He was looking ok. I know hes got to get the stiffness out of his leg.  I decided after a little bit more walking I went out to the field on the other side.   Duke was pretty happy. The walk was good and we actually got to the point where he was walking good w/o stealing grass and i would give him a hoof snax if he wouldnt steal grass.  He did ok and I gave him a snack each time.
There were big trucks that came by and dropped off soemthing behnd the barn.  As we came out of the field they were rounding the corner.  The truck guys insisted on letting me cross with Duke.  It just gave Duke an excuse to eat grass aggressively.  Im not sure Ill ever want to really take him into the fields, hes just want to each the whole time.

We went back and Hannah was getting her lesson. Stacie tacked up Townes and then it started raining.  I went and got Duke to put him in the stall before the rain.  These guys dont keep the horses out in the rain.  pretty cool.













Friday night drop by Greenwood

Driving into Greenwood is amazing 
Had to go see Duke on a Friday night but so much school work and I could only stay for a little while, maybe an hour and half.
I was able to walk Duke in the arena, train him to stay put while I work on the mounting block, took him oustide to walk around and eat grass, put hardner on his feet, brushed him out, picked his feet.

Marnie and Duke dont really like each other, killing stall walls hard, Duke's going to move next to Fancy -)  It'll work out

Did Dukes feet with the hardener, hes on cross ties, I dont think he likes em.  He pulls on them tight, brushed him out



I really like no halter on him

It was just me last night for about 1 1/2 not too shabby

Love driving up to see this guy at my parking spot window
Tons of hay in the stalls for the whole group


Always looking for snacks

Sunset with grazing outside the arena door