Showing posts with label groom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label groom. Show all posts

Sunday, March 27, 2016

Easter Sunday Ride

51 minutes - 1.11 miles - Rhulain
8 minutes - 0.13 miles - Majesty
After church services, egg hunting at the house, and the community egg hunt at the park, I was in need of some horse time.  I saddled up Rhulain and we worked on our turns for a while.  Then we took a walk around the property and Rhu discovered the chickens.  You know, those noisy, smelly, flapping things that might eat horses.  They crowded the corner of their pen trying to get a better view and she gave them the stink eye from a safe distance.
Rhu looked longingly off property, but the winds were really picking up and I didn't want to ruin the nice jaunt we'd had by ducking trash being blown around from the neighbor's house.  So, we called it a day.  She looked rather indignant that the reins slid down her neck and landed behind her ears.  I laughed and then gave her a good grooming as a reward for being so patient today.
Majesty was in dire need of a shedding, so I pulled him out to give him some time.  A ran over and asked Bill if he could ride Majesty.  Bill consented, so I tacked him up and walked the two of them around the yard for a few minutes.  Majesty's age is definitely showing ... he is willing, but doesn't want to do more than a shambling walk.

I have to be in Texas for training this week, so it was nice to spend ample amounts of time with each horse.  Every horse got attention, hugs, and grooming, and I got plenty of snuggle time in return.

Friday, March 11, 2016

Morgie Exploded

61 minutes - 1.64 miles - Morgan
 Shedding season has arrived ...
 and this is only her first good grooming
My little adorable Morgie. Love her sweet face.

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Missing the Girls

It's dark when I wake up and dark when I get home.  We're only able to ride on the weekends now and I've been missing my mares.  Rather than go out and feed right away, I grabbed two brushes and headed in to the turn out.

I started with Rhulain and when she figured out there was no halter in hand, no saddle pad anywhere, and no pressure to do anything she relaxed.  She tried to groom me and flattened her ears whenever Wasabi tried coming over.  It was cute.

Felt a nudge on the shoulder, so I turned my attention to my Morgie.  It was nice to spend time near her with absolutely no time constraints.  I love that she is getting her "fuzzy jammies" ... running my fingers through all that fuzz makes me happy.

Turned towards Wasabi and only got one side done before she took off.  Majesty was not up for cuddling and he walked off.  Sundance needed her mane pulled so I spent a good amount of time working on it and talking.  She's a great listener and ever so patient.

Wasabi came over as I was heading out of the turn out and asked for some time.  I was glad to provide some snuggle time, scratches, and a good brushing.  This might become an evening ritual until the time changes and I can start walking again.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

October 24, 2012 - No ride

Wanted to ride, but Bill fed at 6:00 pm and it was dark by 6:15 pm.  Groomed Morgan instead.  Anytime I get to hang out with her makes me happy.