I blink, and when my eyes open there it is- staring me in the face. New Year's Eve. A blog that has sat neglected for almost a month.
Christmas came and went, with the usual wrapping paper induced insanity. Santa was good to all of us- unless you talk with Jo the Wonder Nanny Dog. If you ask her, Santa was stingy because she did not get a special extra comfy old lady dog bed, a side of beef just for her, sausages just for her, OR her bacon that she asked for. Jo is miffed with Santa.
Lots of folks are taking a look back at 2011, reviewing their goals and planning for 2012. Looking back this year though- well, I'm going to skip that. Instead, I'll be thankful for Phat Boy making a Grand Entrance into our lives on a permanent basis this past March, for Merp the Derp arriving in April, for Fishy (because he is SO dang entertaining), and for the rest of the good things that have happened.
If we look to hard at the bad, or what was left undone it only drags us down. Onward and upward, as they say.
In Other News:
The Horsie Shuffle was once again done this week. I'm tellin y'all--- there IS a sizeable farm in our future SOMEWHERE, SOMEHOW so that this horse re-arranging does NOT have to go on. Back to the reason for the shuffle this time.
Big Kahuna came back to Auntie Mrs. Mom's Get Fat Camp. Due to circumstances beyond his control, he dropped weight. (For those of you who suspect a story here, there is one. However, I am not at liberty to discuss the story, nor do I feel this is the time for such discussion. However, continue to read on for some generalized tips and suggestions.)
Tatertot went to a month long play date with a friend of mine's gelding. I hear he is already being spoiled ROTTEN and now has an affinity for Candy Canes. This lady said, "He is great! I've never, in all my time with horses, EVER had such a calm introduction! Tater is awesome!" Yep. Little Dryer Shire is winning hearts already.
Phat Boy was quite ticked with the change in routine. He was the boss of Tater but in no way shape or form is he the Boss of Kahuna. Not a happy pony. But-- he is adjusting. He'll live for a month.
Now, just for the record....
-If you have to either move your horse to a new facility, OR new management takes over your facility, and you get a not so good gut feeling? Listen to it.
- If you observe condition issues that are not resolved promptly with polite discussion, pay attention. Plan alternative arrangements for horse keeping should a move become necessary.
- Document. Everything.
- Take pictures. Lots. of. pictures. With current dates on them.
On the upside to all of this Kahuna now has HIS Person. A wonderful young lady whom he adores and clicks with wonderfully. Kahuna will be here for roughly a month, to pack on as much weight as we can for him. He has had two full days of Auntie Mrs. Mom's Get Fat Camp diet. Four time a day feedings, with all the hay he can stuff himself with will help hugely. In a month, we'll see a big difference in his condition.
The question is.... will Tatertot have himself a new fan club in a month's time, as well as a new place to hang out? Or will he get to come back to The Asylum to finish his education and entertain my herd of menfolks? I guess we will have to wait and see!!
In the meantime folks, have a WONDERFUL New Year. We sincerely wish each and every one of you an amazing 2012, that is filled with health, wealth and happiness. Live each and EVERY day to the fullest- live each and every minute to the top!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
~ MM
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
Question?
I'm not kicking anyone to the curb, but I have heard from a couple people that their comments are not showing after they leave them.
Let me know please? I don't know how to fix it, but with so many blog-savvy folks out there, there has to be a solution!
All is well- crazy busy like usual, but all is well. I'll post more probably tomorrow or Sunday. Meantime, stay warm and happy counting down the days till Christmas!!!!
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Well I'll Be Darned!
Pearl Harbor Day speaks for itself- what a monumental day in our history.
And the anniversary? Why, it is the anniversary of when Oh HorseFeathers! was created. Yep. We've been around for a while now. Shocking, isn't it?
The blog came about from a desire to see if I could carry on a conversation on an adult level. At that time, Wrecking Crew was a teeny tiny little feller. Cub wasn't all that big himself, and my exposure to people other than my children and spouse was somewhat limited.
So... I talked on here. Talked what I love and know best- HORSE. And it has been great!
So Happy Birthday Cub, and Happy Anniversary Oh HorseFeathers!! Here's to many more for both!
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Day Five In Pictures
Morning Siesta
(Huh. Order got messed up... dangit)
Tarp? Really?
Ok...
It smells weird.
Just sayin'.
Oh, WALK on the tarp?
I guess so. What's the big deal anyways?
Mom, WHY is this in my way?
I mean, really.
Ear Cam!
First stop, the yard.
Second stop,
The Beyond.
Next up,
Lake View
And we ended by walking back and forth over the tarp.
Dear Husband even drove the truck right up to Phat Boy while I was on him.
Yep. All Phat Boy did was say,
"Hey Dad! You got cookies?"
And that is
THE END
for today!
Happy Trails!
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Day Four and Counting!
Yep. Day Four.
Both horses worked today.
Tater got his Very First Ride at The Asylum, and he did not put a hoof wrong. Dear Husband said he was more worried about "Am I doing this RIGHT?" instead of being worried over who was actually ON his back.
Tell y'all what. I learned 2 things today about Tater.
1- He is narrow as the 2" side of a 2x4
2- Boy does he have a LONG way to go to build up bunches of muscle. Rides on him will be kept short, and not more than one or two per week.
Did I mention how narrow he is? Yikes. Getting on Tater after riding Phat Boy for so long was like going from a tricked out comfy recliner to sitting on a dang ten speed. And a ten speed about 2 sizes to small at that!
Actually, I should say that I learned three things about Tater today. The third is that he is going to be a challenge. He is a thinker. Tater hates to lather rinse repeat endlessly. Ground work today? He kept looking at me like, "Really? Seriously? I stop. I turn. I back. I move shoulders and hips, drop my head, walk and trot and WHOA. Can we do something else now, PLEASE??" Tater is going to keep me on my toes and make ME think too. And you know what? It is most excellent.
And I learned one OTHER thing today that was not just about Tater. And THAT is that getting back into the swing of working horses is either going to continue to whip me into stellar shape (for an old beat to h3ll and back broad,) or it's going to keel me! As I sit in my cozy recliner now, knowing all critters are cleaned, fed, and where they are supposed to be, with the Locust Brothers sprawled on the floor watching Christmas shows, it sure feels like it is time to sit and drool all OVER myself.... HA~
What I'd *like* to do? Get Phat Boy to the point that he and I can pony Tater. We can cover more ground and it will be healthier for Tater to work straight lines. Have to see how that goes though. It'll either be really really good, or it'll be a total disaster.
Now, my Ace Photographer the Cubster was *supposed* to be taking pictures of Tater's ride today but it seems he didn't push the right button. He did get some ground work shots (that I'll load and post later) but no actual shots while I was ON Tater. Oh well. There will be another day!
In the meantime, I am indeed going to sit and drool on myself for a bit and see about plotting out some different things for Tater to learn in the days to come!
Happy Hoofin y'all!
~MM
Both horses worked today.
Tater got his Very First Ride at The Asylum, and he did not put a hoof wrong. Dear Husband said he was more worried about "Am I doing this RIGHT?" instead of being worried over who was actually ON his back.
Tell y'all what. I learned 2 things today about Tater.
1- He is narrow as the 2" side of a 2x4
2- Boy does he have a LONG way to go to build up bunches of muscle. Rides on him will be kept short, and not more than one or two per week.
Did I mention how narrow he is? Yikes. Getting on Tater after riding Phat Boy for so long was like going from a tricked out comfy recliner to sitting on a dang ten speed. And a ten speed about 2 sizes to small at that!
Actually, I should say that I learned three things about Tater today. The third is that he is going to be a challenge. He is a thinker. Tater hates to lather rinse repeat endlessly. Ground work today? He kept looking at me like, "Really? Seriously? I stop. I turn. I back. I move shoulders and hips, drop my head, walk and trot and WHOA. Can we do something else now, PLEASE??" Tater is going to keep me on my toes and make ME think too. And you know what? It is most excellent.
And I learned one OTHER thing today that was not just about Tater. And THAT is that getting back into the swing of working horses is either going to continue to whip me into stellar shape (for an old beat to h3ll and back broad,) or it's going to keel me! As I sit in my cozy recliner now, knowing all critters are cleaned, fed, and where they are supposed to be, with the Locust Brothers sprawled on the floor watching Christmas shows, it sure feels like it is time to sit and drool all OVER myself.... HA~
What I'd *like* to do? Get Phat Boy to the point that he and I can pony Tater. We can cover more ground and it will be healthier for Tater to work straight lines. Have to see how that goes though. It'll either be really really good, or it'll be a total disaster.
Now, my Ace Photographer the Cubster was *supposed* to be taking pictures of Tater's ride today but it seems he didn't push the right button. He did get some ground work shots (that I'll load and post later) but no actual shots while I was ON Tater. Oh well. There will be another day!
In the meantime, I am indeed going to sit and drool on myself for a bit and see about plotting out some different things for Tater to learn in the days to come!
Happy Hoofin y'all!
~MM
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