I was a bit upset that I forgot my camera today, but the ride was awesome, anyway. We only went up the highway a short bit, but Buddy didn't flinch at all when cars/trucks/Harley's passed us. He doesn't care, let's GO, DANGIT! He was so ready to go.
Mom and I went between some fields and across some not-yet-planted fields and had a great ride. Buddy wanted to run a lot, but the grass was so high, you never know where a washed out place or a hole might be, so I held him in check. A couple of times, the grass was low and I could see the ground, so I let him canter a bit, and it was great.
At one point, on the way back, we were following Mom and Blue and I saw a big hole too late. There was a metal pipe sticking out (drainage, I'm sure) and a hole under it, and Buddy stepped RIGHT in it. He stumbled very briefly and kept going. I was so worried, I made mom turn around and look at Buddy's leg. No damage done, but dang, it could have been bad. I'm so glad he didn't hurt himself. I couldn't handle not riding for a time. I am loving the way things are going right now.
If Buddy and I are in the back, he is constantly biting Blue's butt. Not enough to hurt, and Blue doesn't flinch, but I want to break him of that. At one point, Buddy reached out to bite Mom's leg. I stopped him, and I'm not sure he was aiming at Mom, but I gotta make him stop.
I love my life. I love riding across the countryside with my mom. I want to get Buddy shod, so I can go down into the river bottom with Mom. Dang, it's expensive to get him shod. $85 I think. I worry about bills, but Kevin says, "get it done!" I want to do those things, but it's so expensive. We'll see, when the farrier comes in June.
I had a great time today. First, I rode with Mom for a good little trip, then, we met my best bud and her husband at Joker's Pizza Place. Awesome food and a great owner. Life is good. Let's leave it at that.''
*oh yeah, edit*
I *did* hose Buddy off after the ride, and he did great, then I hosed Blue off. Blue handled it much better. Yeah, he didn't drink out of the hose like Buddy does, but he stands still MUCH better. Good ol' Blue. That horse ROCKS!
6 comments:
Has Buddy had shoes before?? The reason I ask is this. I don't know the conditions you want to ride in, but I've ridden Boo on a lot of surfaces (rocks/paved road/etc) and he has never had shoes. His little feet are -hard- <g>. Arabs are known for having good feet, and I don't know many that required shoeing unless it was for -really- severe conditions, or owner preference. Also, I've had a few farriers tell me that a horses feet stay harder without shoes... Just a thought.. I know putting shoes on is much more expensive than just trims!
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I love days like this........and am so happy that you and your mom had one!!!
Take crae,
Carlene
I know nothing about horses (they scare me actually), but I did want to wish you a Happy Mother's Day! Enjoy the adoration from Kevin & the kids! Russ
I prefer barefeet. Crystal needs shoes. She has white hoofs which are softer than the black ones.
Happy Mothers Day to you
Oh and i might maybe take a chance on buddy...if you stay close to catch me. hehe.
Deb
Glad you enjoyed your day! I've gotta tell you we have never paid more than $45 to have a horse trimmed and shod......even a green broke! And I know we have used at least three different farriers. TIP: To break a biting horse, right when he does it rub the front of his nose, between the nostrils, as hard as you can with your thumbs. - Barbara
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