Monthly Archives: September 2010

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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Little things and signs of purple progress

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Mike

I was only at the barn for about 90 minutes today, but a lot of little things took place then and throughout the day. Boulder only ran from me once today in the pasture, and then allowed me to catch … Continue reading →

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A fox, a goose, a bag of corn, a rowboat, and a river….

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Mike

Bob was Boob today. Mos’ def. I went to check his feet in the pasture. I only had Boulder’s halter and lead rope, so I caught Bob and put the lead rope around his neck. No problem. I also forgot … Continue reading →

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Two-eyed, four-hooved, trottin’ purple eaten feetsies

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Mike

It only took about ten minutes to catch Boulder today, using refined techniques from Monday’s session. We are getting there! I discovered today that Dr. Naylor’s Blu-Kote is gentian violet and two other antiseptic and anti-fungal ingredients that are not … Continue reading →

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Keeping a one-ton animal happy while you poke him with needles

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Mike

Today was vaccination day for Boulder. Mary agreed to come over after she got off work to do the honors. This was also my day off, and I had horsey Things To Do. First off was a stop at Double … Continue reading →

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Caught ya, ya big hunk of horseflesh!

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Mike

Today I made great progress on my relationship with Boulder, I think. He decided he was going to play the “I’m only going to let you get within ten feet of me before I trot off” game in the pasture … Continue reading →

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