Poor Shandi Doll

This is my Shandi Doll checking out a bucket of betadine solution.  Now you might be wondering why she needed a bucket of betadine solution.   Well here is the reason:

She managed to give herself a pretty good wound.  The DOR, SCC, and Horse Guardian spent about an hour hosing it down and cleaning it up so that it wouldn't get an infection.

They got it nice and clean and then coated it with antibiotic ointment.  She was a very good girl for them.  There was some tail swishing and foot stomping, but that is minor for how uncomfortable she must have been while they were cleaning her wound.

The DOR again wished that we could tell her what happened, she hates not knowing how we get hurt.  She needs to trust that we know and won't do it again-at least not on purpose.

Shandi Doll will heal up fine and all will soon be forgotten, well at least by us horses.

Enjoy your day and don't forget to hug your DOR!

Blessing for Saint Patricks Day

This is one of the DOR's favorite Irish Blessings.  She loves the music it is set to.  May you all have a wonderful and safe Saint Partick's Day
Enjoy your day and don't forget to hug your DOR!

Comfort

This is Miss Ella, she is the DOR's therapy dog that she uses at school.  Today she went to the alternative high school to hang out with the students.  Yesterday a former student who was a friend to many of the current students died in a tragic accident.  The DOR spent much of yesterday helping get through today.  Today she took Ella in to help her.

Ella wandered around the room giving smooches and scoring treats.  The students found her delightful, Ella loved them all.  She managed to find a few laps to sit on and a couple of boys who would take the time to read to her.

She made them forget being sad for a bit and helped them find some smiles.  Comfort is a good thing.

Enjoy your day and don't forget to hug your DOR!

Spring scritches

It is the time of year when we are all shedding.  That also means it is the time of year when we all make goofy "scritch faces."

Little Sister makes the best scritch face of all of us.  It has been years since somebody cared enough to help her shed out.  She even tried to follow the DOR into the barn when she was done brushing her for the day.  The DOR loves how much we all love getting help shedding, although she does not appreciate all the hair that gets all over her clothes.

Enjoy your day and don't forget to hug your DOR!

Lots of progress!

The DOR has been busy with lots of horse activities!

Here she is on her first ride on The Mighty Q.  All the patience and hard work really paid off, it was like they had been partners for years.  She is so proud of him.  He has been to a clinic and will be going to a trail clinic on April 7th.  A long way from the horse who had been labeled a "man killer" and was looking at being destroyed.  I want to thank all the people who helped save him, it was a life worth saving and Q is my best friend.

 Sir Darby took a very special lady for a horse ride.  Sofia has Batten Disease and had a wonderful time coming out and riding.  I know I often call him Sir Royal Pain, but Sir Darby is worth his weight in gold and is so good with granting children's wishes.

My sister Hanna has been to two clinics and is doing well.  She is smart and brave.  She will even let the DOR ride her with a bright pink flag waving around.

Mushboy's little Icelandic Tahkoe is now started under saddle.  She has a lovely tolt and is doing well.  She never bucked, not even when loping.  Tahkoe is going to be a very good saddle horse.

Salty The Wonderhorse is busy smoozing.  He has been modeling as a centerfold for Mare Magazine and has many fans.

 Shandi attended her first clinic this year and did a wonderful job.  She was soft, responsive, and did not forget any of her training after her winter vacation.  The DOR and SCC think she is going to be a good kids horse and play an important role supporting a therapeutic riding program.

Here I am with Mighty Mouse, aka The Little Soprano.  I have to tell you even though he is now gelded he still thinks he is the head stallion.  He is also a big party pooper.  If he thinks we are having too much fun he gets in the middle of things with sharp teeth and hard hooves.  We all have marks from the little monster....

Little Sister is up to weight, her coat is thick and soft, and she is getting more spots.  She gave a short ride to the DOR's granddaughter.  The DOR is thinking that Little Sister needs a job and is going to start her under saddle this year.  She has also joined the mare herd, so is going to have lots of friends.

This is Mickey, he was a sheriff seizure that the DOR fostered for a bit.  Mickey came to her as a 16 year-old, neglected, not handled much stallion who had lived on his own in a small paddock.  She had him gelded, put him out with the gelding herd, and started him under saddle.  He is a smart guy and came a long way quickly.  The photo is his second ride, pretty amazing.  He went to two clinics this year and was out with mares.  He focused on his his job and kept good manners.

Mushboy is doing wonderfully.  The DOR located a photo of one of his wild relatives.  They are both pretty cute.

Well that catches you up.  I will be better about posting in the future.

Enjoy your day and don't forget to hug your DOR!