There are 9 or 10 other horses down there being boarded by our farrier's dad, Scott. Scott was our farrier about 15 years ago, but his son took over our herd after a year or so and has worked with our horses since.
The herd that our guys have joined is a fairly diverse group, but all seem to be pretty friendly. Except for one that Scott calls the "Muslim Terrorist". Seems that this particular Arabian horse, with a crescent "star" on his forehead, had kicked Scott in the leg "so hard I couldn't cuss." If you know this old cowboy, you'd know that must have been a heck of a kick.
Ranger might disagree with my assessment of the "friendliness" of the herd. Several of them spend their time trying to chase and bite Ranger. Washoe spends a good deal of his time running interference for the old guy. Ranger may, for the first time since I got him, NOT be the number one gelding in the herd.
Alloy just seems to be spending his time just RUNNING. He has a new buddy in the herd. It is, of course, the terrorist.
Speaking of Alloy running, today is the 1 year anniversary of Alloys "Great Escape".
The herds seem to have melded to some degree, and they are only a half hour away, but we miss them. Particularly on sunny days when we could be riding.
I think our guys are enjoying the time off, though. Lazy bums.
Bill
Remind Ranger that he has hooves and to kick those nasty terrorists!
ReplyDeleteOh, I always had anxiety when melding herds. Injuries suck. Glad they are enjoying the pasture. Some day when we all get put to pasture, we will enjoy being lazy bums, too. LOL
ReplyDeleteTime off is important
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