Max - holding his own in new turn-out

The horses are really enjoying the new turn-out we recently built for them. It's about one quarter sloping acre with trees! The group that gets along best is Tango, Flash, Zim, Star, Sugar and Emmy. Jack gets in and tends to bully everybody - everybody ends up with bite marks on their backs. Tommy Boy was alittle too anxious when he went in, so we didn't leave him there alone yet - he's back in his roomy 24 x 24 paddock. Connor is too old and infirmed and even gets beaten up by the minis! Max was too sick up until a few days ago, but he's in there now and enjoys running with the herd. He still needs to add weight.

We're continuing to clear a path around the perimeter of the property to make a totally circular turnout so the horses can run continuously (and escape the bullies). I'll have to scan a blueprint of the proposed turnout. It's going to be very cool!!

Not Enough Time in the Day

There is so much going on, but not enough hours in the day to write about it all. But here's the summary report:

1. Max has been on antibiotics for the last two days; green snot running out his left nostril and off feed.

2. We picked up Tommy Boy, the beautiful grey gelding in the last post - he's doing well. Got him home Thursday night and Joanna the Holistic Barefoot Trimmer immediately pulled his shoes (Full shoes, pads in the front). He's running around barefoot in the sandy arena and lovin' it!

3. All remaining horses got their teeth done this week (Zim, Flash, Tango, Emmy and Sugar). (Note to self - Timmy Boy has not has his teeth done in years (3 -4 yrs) get doc back ASAP to get his teeth done as they badly need it.)

4. Doc called in says blood work on Jack show hyperthyroidism - google it next time I get a free minute. I know it's rare!

5. Tomorrow - pony party with 10 seven year olds!! Still need to prepare Horse Themed goodie bags!

Phew! And that's just the horses!!

5. Middle son (15 yrs) came home with sore throat today; just got back from emergency doctors and he has strep throat! (First one doc has seen this week)

6. Daughter (10 yrs) is waiting to go see new Disney movie out, "Up" tonight (I can't wait - it looks fun!! That's the great thing about having young children - I get to see all the cool kids' movies!)

So, when I get a free minute, I'll elaborate on all horse happenings....