Take for example,
the hay net. During Ransom’s lay-up, I started using a net to keep him occupied
longer. It didn’t take Ransom long to perfect the technique of extracting
dinner.
1.
Use
teeth to toss bag into corner feeder.2. Shake vigorously.
3. Push bag back out and eat loose pieces.
And what would
spring be without lots of shedding? A lame horse should be the best groomed
horse in the barn!
After five long
months, my birthday present was a healthy horse (at least getting there). Now,
we’re a couple rides in and slowly working back into shape. Interesting thing is –
the last five months have been very busy for me at work. There were days where
I thought: even if Ransom was sound, I
wouldn’t have time for him today. Instead of feeling guilty for not working
my horse, I had the time and focus to spend on the work to be done. And in that
I can appreciate that this season was what it was supposed to be.