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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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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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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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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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Mom meets Bob; Bob becomes Boob

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Mike

Today was Boob day. I took my mom out to meet him, and she was rather taken with him. He was sweet and personable—until I asked him to longe. He was still good tempered, but he absolutely refused to longe. … Continue reading →

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Vaccines: check!

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Mike

Bob got his vaccines tonight, thanks to some help from my friend Mary (thank you!). I picked them up from the vet and they had them on ice, with instructions to administer them within 24 hours. I stuffed them in … Continue reading →

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