Monday, April 21, 2008

Come Hail or High Water

I braved the elements and made it out to see My Boy yesterday. I know you don't believe me. You probably think I just curled up on my couch under my furry blanket and watched an installment of Lonesome Dove. Tempting as that was, I really went to see my horse. I have proof!


I was also delivering his new mineral and joint supplements. My Boy is boarded on my sister's farm, about a 40 minute drive (on a good day) from the city I live in. So it requires a commitment to see him, almost 2 hours round trip in drive time alone. But I do it as many times during the week as I can, and, always on the weekend. Today, I only ran into one hailstorm and one rain shower on the way. No snow, thank goodness (I have anxiety about driving in the snow.) The sun actually made a rare appearance while I was with My Boy. The arena was too sloppy and slippery to even lounge him in, so I played human hot walker. See that bit of mane flopping over on My Boy's neck? He has the worst cowlick ever there! Before he became mine, he had a pulled western pleasure style mane, which looked nice enough on him. But I am letting it grow out long, reiner-style.


Oh, so you noticed I am not wearing the new boots yet? I know, I know, I am going to have to get that first speck of mud on them sooner or later. How about later? I think it is still mucker boot season around this farm, for a few more weeks. After letting him graze a little, I put My Boy away and gave him his new supplements. Boy that joint supplement is sure stinky! Must be all that shark cartilage. Here he is, making a bee-line for his hay! Never one to miss a meal, that's My Boy! See you later this week, ya big pill!


5 comments:

  1. Wow, a 2 hour round trip? I was calculating how much gas I used last week to drive 20 minutes to the barn each way. Then again, I went twice a couple of days to make sure my pony was okay, but I can't complain about the distance anymore.

    I can't blame you for not getting your boots muddy. It seems like once they get that first drop of mud on them, it's all downhill from there.

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  2. Interesting that you refer to your horse as "a big pill"!! My Grandad and Grandma had a stud horse named Geritol that we affectionately referred to as "Pill".

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  3. HUMAN HOT-WALKER. . .

    I have fulfilled the very same role recently.

    Nice blog you have here!

    Blessings,
    Linda
    THE MANE POINT - on blogspot

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  4. Yes, it's a lot of drivin'! But basically free board. In the winter, because it gets dark so early, I don't make it up to see him during the week. So I am happy it's staying light until 8:00 now, I get off work at 4 and drive up to see him! Makes for a long day....but so worth it! Being with my boy is not work to me. ;) I do have to limit my days due to gas prices though...

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  5. I found you via Horse Shoeing Housewife and I love your blog. I will be back to visit! We have a red roan horse that has a mane like that. At the front part it goes one way and the other another way!

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