I'm relieved

I managed to get three of Banjos feet treated with hoof flex! It has taken me a very long time to get this far. I have a huge feeling of relief to finally be in control of this situation that started last fall.

We got the arena raked and groomed and ready for the upcoming neighborhood group training our neighbors arranged! It's such a cool idea. I really hope it works. Stay posted.

Snubbing Sparkler

Yesterday we took Sparkler to the Osseo vet for her Coggins. She was uncontrollable anticipating the needle. So Dr. Kolar had us try a neat trick. He had me tie her nose tight to the trailer. I mean really tight. But the trick is to tie through the trailer tie, under the halter throat latch, and back through the tie so the halter cannot break. Twice she tried to back up and went down to her haunches but she was so snug there was absolutely nowhere to go. In the course of about 10 seconds she was stock still and he had the blood drawn.

Coggins scare

Our friend Vicki had a scare with her 4 year old paint. His first Coggins came back positive. The test was repeated and it turned out false, but the thought of having to put him down between the two tests was tough for her.