Oggy Loads Right Up Several skills are critical for a domestic horse to have in order to enjoy a happy and healthy life among humans: standing to be haltered, giving in to pressure when asked, letting humans pick up the horse’s feet and inspect their body cavities, allowing humans to safely move and …
The Herd’s Winter Rest
The Herd's Winter Rest Several years ago I wrote the article that I repeat below: A Kind of Hush. Every year at this time, I experience the same mixture of sadness, relief, and joy as the herd leaves the nearby barnyard and pastures for their winter break. They are only a short walk away and well …
Remembering Chief and Romeo
Remembering Chief. Saying Goodbye to Romeo. Chief No one was prepared for Chief’s departure. While he had been having significant difficulties with his feet, we had made great progress towards making his life pain-free when we encountered a new farrier that specialized in gaited horses and who …