Category Archives: PA Protege (“Bob”)

So, what about Bob? PA Protege, aka “Bob”, is Kim’s 22-year-old Arabian gelding. He is sweet as can be, but he is also quite smart, which tends to lead to interesting things about which to write….

An eyesore

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Mike

Well, today was an interesting day. It started with a 7:30 a.m. phone call from Jenn at the barn. I slept through that. When she called again at 8:00, I woke up and answered. It seems Bob had some kind … Continue reading →

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Two good-lookin’ hawrses….

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Mike

First, the gear report: HoofJack The draft-size cradle worked much better, and my body positioning was better today. Boulder still hasn’t figured out that he can actually let some of his body weight rest on the stand, so eventually he … Continue reading →

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An easy day

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Mike

I showed Frankie how to put boots on Boulder this morning. Actually, she did most of the work and I just kibitzed. It took her some time, but she still did a better job than I did the first time. … Continue reading →

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These boots are made for walkin’….

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Mike

Today was an Experiment Day with Boulder. I wanted to see what effect his boots had on his pasture behavior, but I only got to the barn about 20 minutes before the herd was brought in for the day, so … Continue reading →

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St. Francis-tide means it’s time for the Blessing of the Animals!

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Mike

It’s been two days since I got out to the barn, and there was quite the dust-up going on when I got there this afternoon after church. A gate that keeps two of the bands of horses separated got left … Continue reading →

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Apple cinnamon… nom!

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Mike

Bob was Roberto again, today. I doctored his feet on one of the tracks (in the shade, this time!) while he was tied to a sturdy fence post. He was very good. Then we walked up to the barn and … Continue reading →

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A pinch o’ this…

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Mike

Today I left for the barn in enough time for a short ride on Boulder. Uh huh. Sure. No, really, I did! Jenn was running a little late bringing the herd in, but I had stuff to do in the … Continue reading →

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Boas that do not constrict, I hope

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Mike

I didn’t get out to see the boys Monday.  Today, however, I spent some good quality time grooming the big guy. I didn’t have to go chase Boulder, as Frankie told me when I got there that she was about … Continue reading →

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He really likes me!

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Mike

Boulder was an awesome horse today. It was drippy and grey, so Jenn had kept everybody in today, which meant we didn’t have to hunt down the boys. After oohing and ahhing over Wylene’s beautiful little Peruvian Paso longeing in … Continue reading →

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Bags, feet, and flies—and fencing!

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Mike

Fencing This morning was spent at the fencing studio officiating at our first tournament of the season. It wasn’t a huge turnout, but we had enough fencers to make it fun, including Sandy from High Desert Fencing Club in Bend … Continue reading →

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