This diary shares how I am learning to care for two Tennessee Walking Horses with no experience but that of family, friends and other horse owners who are SO willing to give advice. Warning: I'm not an expert. A lot of what I describe early on I found later was a bad idea so don't hold me responsible for any technique I describe here. Read all you can, seek advice, use common sense, but most of all, be very careful. I've been bitten, sprained an ankle and wrenched a knee - so far ...
Kate, our farrier, trimmed hooves today. The last trim was back in October, but they seem to be doing OK. I love chatting with Kate. She has taken up kickboxing and is doing pretty good at it. She is such a petite gal, but I bet she packs a big punch. Red doesn't stand a chance in the ring with her.
posted by Lillian @ 9:05 PM
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We did it again. Sally and I took the day off and headed out early. First stop was the tack sale. Then on to the parades, exhibits and programs.
Scot Hansen did a program on self-defense for the trail rider and another on making your horse road safe. Brenda Imus did a gaited horse program. There was an excellent one on poisonous plants in the pasture.
The highlight of the event, though, was Texas Thunder, the Priefert 8-horse Percheron team. They were amazing - one man rode a team of four down the main street of the fair standing on the rumps of the back two.
Later, the team of 8 came charging into the arena for fantastic display. And, of course, there was the rodeo.
posted by Lillian @ 11:59 PM
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