Tag Archives: Specialized Saddles

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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A Boulder comes to rest at Abiding Acres

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Mike

It’s official: I now own a horse (or does he own me?)! I have had Boulder on trial this week, and today was the last day of the trial. He didn’t have a perfect trial, by any means, but there … Continue reading →

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Bob Day

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Mike

Kim decreed this morning that today was Bob Day. And indeed it was! We grabbed some sandwiches from the store on the way to the barn and away we went. Abiding Acres is a very pastoral place, as I have … Continue reading →

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Gear day

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Mike

We didn’t get out to see Bob today, either. Sigh. Kim’s back is starting to feel better, but I didn’t feel that great today—just kind of achy and general malaise. So, at Kim’s suggestion, I used the day as a … Continue reading →

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No Bob (no nattering)

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Mike

Too many things going on today, so no Bob time. I did go look at a couple of Percherons today with Bethany, our guest fencer, in tow. Sweet-tempered, beautiful horses, but I’m not sure either is what I am looking … Continue reading →

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