Bob the cow?

The DOR decided that working cows is a lot of fun.  She decided that she might like to learn to rope, so she got a cow to learn on.

That's right you heard it she bought a cow and named it BOB and here he is:

It doesn't look like any cow I have ever seen...

She was concerned that his horns might hurt some person or horse so she put small bright green noodles on his horns.  None of the horses were bothered by that, but I am sure Bob is embarrassed.

Then to make matters worse she had to do this...

That's right she had to go 4.7 seconds on a bull named Bob, I guess Fumanchu was otherwise engaged.  I hope she isn't having thoughts of riding bulls at the rodeo.

Well the DOR is a bit goofy at times, but we love her.

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

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!