I sent Batman back to his breeder. Owning this horse has been quite an experience. I went from “I have such a friendly horse” to “uh oh, I don’t feel safe on this horse”. What happened? Continue reading “Batman’s Last Day at the Farm”
Tag: quarter horse
I’d Like Some More of That, Please
In January we had our first big(ish) group of people over. We were ten! Eleven even, including the baby. There was to be a simple Sunday family lunch, then an afternoon of lounging around and catching up. Continue reading “I’d Like Some More of That, Please”
Horses, I Have Grossly Underestimated You!
When the only horses you have met are riding school horses and for-hire ponies, you get a very skewed picture of what a horse is like. You look at things like height, color, and how well they move. What a pleasant surprise to find out that horses are so much more Continue reading “Horses, I Have Grossly Underestimated You!”
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Farm
So there I was on the way to the farm, when I suddenly realized that I didn’t bring the dogs’ leashes or harnesses! Uh oh. The dogs were already in the car and it was too late to turn back. I considered stopping at a pet store and looking for a suitable leash and collar, except that there were no pet stores along the way. I was just going to have to wing it and rely on my dogs’ training and good sense! Continue reading “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Farm”