Andi probably saying how come your not
18 HANDS...
.....cause he's MY BOY....NOT....
your boy.. Andi
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Andi probably saying how come your not
18 HANDS...
.....cause he's MY BOY....NOT....
your boy.. Andi
This is lovely to read. Are you still at the same place.
Looking forward to seeing all the photos and fun you have to together.
Mine likes to deal with obstacles if we come across them, if you set it up that's not interesting. She loves poles though so all good there.
Looking forward to seeing all the photos and fun you have to together.
Mine likes to deal with obstacles if we come across them, if you set it up that's not interesting. She loves poles though so all good there.
He's sooo wonderful
We got things bit more set yesterday
With a regular stall guard
To just use to get out the gate etc w wheelbarrow
Mr limbo lol snuck under the stall chain
And I got cross tie rings in
Omg Andi is in big time heat
Im going to make spot today for a baseline on him he's on 1/2 prasend
Yes Newforest we are at the same place
We moved to 10 years ago
After we lost Sonny my husband took all the obstacles all around the place and moved them out behind the barn
THEY WILL BE GOING BACK...
Since I couldn't leave obstacles up in the little cavaletti pen near the goats because also use it
We made a semi round..round pen
Behind the paddock near where lots of stuff now is and I can go right into the back of the barn for banner flags etc
I can set up and leave things in there
My shorter girth is coming in a couple days
We got things bit more set yesterday
With a regular stall guard
To just use to get out the gate etc w wheelbarrow
Mr limbo lol snuck under the stall chain
And I got cross tie rings in
Omg Andi is in big time heat
Im going to make spot today for a baseline on him he's on 1/2 prasend
Yes Newforest we are at the same place
We moved to 10 years ago
After we lost Sonny my husband took all the obstacles all around the place and moved them out behind the barn
THEY WILL BE GOING BACK...
Since I couldn't leave obstacles up in the little cavaletti pen near the goats because also use it
We made a semi round..round pen
Behind the paddock near where lots of stuff now is and I can go right into the back of the barn for banner flags etc
I can set up and leave things in there
My shorter girth is coming in a couple days
Stupid phone
Make a vet appointment.. . For baseline
Not a spot...
Its annoying when it changes stuff
Make a vet appointment.. . For baseline
Not a spot...
Its annoying when it changes stuff
Just put one foot on front of the other.
It starts with one step.
Trying this idea out to get me motivated to do something with her in the mornings rather than my usual afternoons.
Literally did the shortest possible route which is 1/4 mile. Last five minutes uphill where she cleared her nose twice, perfect you use that part of your body I can't spell beginning with D and the phone can't either. (Diaphragm)
I will do this four days a week and change it up when I get bored, add to it, put the saddle on, put one of the pads on.
It's almost as if she's at homeshe's that close by, but it's thrown us out of sync. Least she doesn't get whizzy if I turn up at sunrise anymore, and she isn't whizzy if I go twice or turn up in the evening!!
It starts with one step.
Trying this idea out to get me motivated to do something with her in the mornings rather than my usual afternoons.
Literally did the shortest possible route which is 1/4 mile. Last five minutes uphill where she cleared her nose twice, perfect you use that part of your body I can't spell beginning with D and the phone can't either. (Diaphragm)
I will do this four days a week and change it up when I get bored, add to it, put the saddle on, put one of the pads on.
It's almost as if she's at homeshe's that close by, but it's thrown us out of sync. Least she doesn't get whizzy if I turn up at sunrise anymore, and she isn't whizzy if I go twice or turn up in the evening!!
Yes!!
How wonderful to see you back - I've been wondering how you have been getting on!
Thanks Garyb
Its been rough
Sweet Kinley my oldest goat
Picked up part of the slack
Sitting w him for grass etc
He loved to ride in the car to the vet
2 years ago he needed his teeth floated
Then he was having some trouble
With his numbers and maintaining weight
We could not stabilize numbers enough to possibly re float
He was ultra sounded to look for
Possible. Mass etc
Nothing
We lost him last September at 16.5 years
Really REALLY old for a goat
Andi never stepped up
At 24 she's never mellowed
The other goats
Are not inclined to like walking out and about
And they are all strong as bloody oxes....
KINLEY loved it
Night is perfect
So much of a SONNY personality
Safe and steady
Been there done that seen it all
We are taking it slow
Getting into routine
Plus my girth hasn't come yet
Andi has calmed down and back out of the instant heat
We are going to be a good team
Its been rough
Sweet Kinley my oldest goat
Picked up part of the slack
Sitting w him for grass etc
He loved to ride in the car to the vet
2 years ago he needed his teeth floated
Then he was having some trouble
With his numbers and maintaining weight
We could not stabilize numbers enough to possibly re float
He was ultra sounded to look for
Possible. Mass etc
Nothing
We lost him last September at 16.5 years
Really REALLY old for a goat
Andi never stepped up
At 24 she's never mellowed
The other goats
Are not inclined to like walking out and about
And they are all strong as bloody oxes....
KINLEY loved it
Night is perfect
So much of a SONNY personality
Safe and steady
Been there done that seen it all
We are taking it slow
Getting into routine
Plus my girth hasn't come yet
Andi has calmed down and back out of the instant heat
We are going to be a good team
Slow sounds a good way to go - get to know each other and have fun. It will be great to watch your journey together 
Rode out this morning.
Not sure on the distance, maybe half a mile. Far enough for three lots of trot and she opened herself up nicely on one part so let her get on with it.
Can't recall when last rode.
Not sure on the distance, maybe half a mile. Far enough for three lots of trot and she opened herself up nicely on one part so let her get on with it.
Can't recall when last rode.
Last week's update (oops). Its still very hot here, but it has been cooling down overnight making morning rides possible. We had a couple of slow canters along the bridleway (its pretty hard now of course). We also managed a longer ride up the hill (although not to the top). Sunday was a bit oppressive so we just waled slowly round the block.
Harvey as usual went foraging. He's not generally allowed but at the moment is useful for him to stop and keep cooler. This bit came out roots and all and he shook soil over both of us to clean it off
as of today his tail is looking really good. Four of the surgery sites are barely visible and the last biggest one has filled in with new flesh and is 75% heales
Hacking
16 miles
4 hours 30
Totals
Schooling
25 minutes
Hacking
286 miles
87 hours 45
Harvey as usual went foraging. He's not generally allowed but at the moment is useful for him to stop and keep cooler. This bit came out roots and all and he shook soil over both of us to clean it off
as of today his tail is looking really good. Four of the surgery sites are barely visible and the last biggest one has filled in with new flesh and is 75% heales
Hacking
16 miles
4 hours 30
Totals
Schooling
25 minutes
Hacking
286 miles
87 hours 45
Put Night in the new little play area after putting ANDI in the lanewsy with a little second cut.
She paid no attention going thru...
The wonders of second cut lol.
He immediately rolled and wandered while I sat and watched both
Then I played at liberty..then let him nose around more
He was a perfect gentleman.
And she was unconcerned..woo hoo
I gave her a tiny bit more second when we were going past again.
But sigh the bratty..reared it's ugly head.
BUT LESSON LEARNED my fault...
I put him in his stall did his feet etc then let him loose again.
She still had a little second in the lanewsy that runs along his paddock..Left her there...
Night went up to the fence
Ohhhh Miss BRAT....the squeal came out
So I opened her to her normal area and put the bit of second cut with her other hay.
Eventually that laneway will be open but I'm letting them...actually her getting used to him...Just at the stall and coming out to each paddock for now.
Hes a gentleman
Like SONNY was.
He also walked nicely past not even trying to grab any hay in her paddock.
She paid no attention going thru...
The wonders of second cut lol.
He immediately rolled and wandered while I sat and watched both
Then I played at liberty..then let him nose around more
He was a perfect gentleman.
And she was unconcerned..woo hoo
I gave her a tiny bit more second when we were going past again.
But sigh the bratty..reared it's ugly head.
BUT LESSON LEARNED my fault...
I put him in his stall did his feet etc then let him loose again.
She still had a little second in the lanewsy that runs along his paddock..Left her there...
Night went up to the fence
Ohhhh Miss BRAT....the squeal came out
So I opened her to her normal area and put the bit of second cut with her other hay.
Eventually that laneway will be open but I'm letting them...actually her getting used to him...Just at the stall and coming out to each paddock for now.
Hes a gentleman
Like SONNY was.
He also walked nicely past not even trying to grab any hay in her paddock.
So glad to hear he's almost healed.Last week's update (oops). Its still very hot here, but it has been cooling down overnight making morning rides possible. We had a couple of slow canters along the bridleway (its pretty hard now of course). We also managed a longer ride up the hill (although not to the top). Sunday was a bit oppressive so we just waled slowly round the block.
Harvey as usual went foraging. He's not generally allowed but at the moment is useful for him to stop and keep cooler. This bit came out roots and all and he shook soil over both of us to clean it off
as of today his tail is looking really good. Four of the surgery sites are barely visible and the last biggest one has filled in with new flesh and is 75% heales
Hacking
16 miles
4 hours 30
Totals
Schooling
25 minutes
Hacking
286 miles
87 hours 45
I love his face. What a gentleman he sounds.Put Night in the new little play area after putting ANDI in the lanewsy with a little second cut.
She paid no attention going thru...
The wonders of second cut lol.
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He immediately rolled and wandered while I sat and watched both
Then I played at liberty..then let him nose around more View attachment 136838View attachment 136839View attachment 136840View attachment 136841View attachment 136842View attachment 136843View attachment 136844
He was a perfect gentleman.
And she was unconcerned..woo hoo
I gave her a tiny bit more second when we were going past again.
But sigh the bratty..reared it's ugly head.
BUT LESSON LEARNED my fault...
I put him in his stall did his feet etc then let him loose again.
She still had a little second in the lanewsy that runs along his paddock..Left her there...
Night went up to the fence
Ohhhh Miss BRAT....the squeal came out
So I opened her to her normal area and put the bit of second cut with her other hay.
Eventually that laneway will be open but I'm letting them...actually her getting used to him...Just at the stall and coming out to each paddock for now.
Hes a gentleman
Like SONNY was.
He also walked nicely past not even trying to grab any hay in her paddock.
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