Ha somehow I missed that. Yah it'll be a lot of work until anyone rides.
My wife's horse got in some trouble yesterday. Tore his rear hip open on a bolt end. Ripped up some muscle pretty good. Layers of stitches. Wife didn't ask the vet how many but the wound is about a foot long.
Damn Justin... Sorry to hear that... Horses do seem to be always getting hurt. We spent a lot of time "child proofing" the main pasture. But, there is always something. I had one customer have me trim her trees (about 50) and remove any sharp stubs as one of her horses got hurt and hurt her as well rubbing one. Pinned her up against the tree.
I won't have hot bloods... Not if I can help it lol... Quarter horses and mustangs for me.... More sense and stay out of trouble better.
Tuck has been around for a while and is pretty calm in nature. Just been a while since he was saddle rode. It will take a little time to break him of some of the spoiling of his original owner. But since he is good natured, should not take long. Kids can already mount him bare back.
Gunner will be a work in progress. He is de--sensitising well. Calming down...
Never too late Virginia. Having horses this soon is off my game plan. I was going to wait until closer to retirement so I had more time to spend with A horse. Dog was in my plans as well. Not fair to the animal if I can't dedicate some quality and quantity of time. But, kids are growing... Good that they will get the experience. I would imagine having horses on an island is an expensive venture. Limited land, high feed prices etc.
We are almost $20.00 a bale for alfalfa local and have to drive about an hour to get it for $13.00. Some friends up here will split a squeeze with us from time to time.
Next big purchase for the horses will be a saddle for Tuck.... And some more fencing for pasture. Our 12 acres is not all fenced yet and it would be good to help off set the feed. Fence is pricey though.. we just do a little at a time.
