Hoof Adventures & Other Equine Experiences

The modification on the slow feeder ended up being removal of some of the wire pieces so my holes are a mixture of 2X2, 2X8 and 4X8 in size.  This is pretty much as effective as not having the slow feeder at all, it may take Moli an additional 15 minutes to finish a helping of five pounds of grass.  So, back to the drawing board!  I have another galvanized water tank that is shorter (2ft Wide X 2ft Deep X 4ft long), my plan is to have four of this sized feeder placed in different places around the two or so acres my horses call home.  I’m wondering if that is going to be the right number of feeders to keep them moving around  – but I’m anxious to get it started.  You should have seen the look I got from the guy at the feed store today when I explained my plans, it seems I am always doing something different then everyone else where it comes to horse keeping.  It is a good thing I am passionate about my beliefs that horses are happier and healthier when you can provide them with the m

And finally there is Bucky!  I don’t know what took me so long to get him included in the blog, but he is certainly just as deserving as Moli and Dee.  Bucky is the old man, the baby sitter, and the enforcer of my little herd of three.  A gelding who uses the least amount of energy required for the given task – until his interest is peaked, or his displeasure needs to be understood – then the hidden energy inside of him rises to the top.  As March 1, 2010 marks the beginning of his 19th year – I am presenting a short little photo story that I gathered this evening in the corral. I am the man of this corral, you got a problem with that? Here comes that young filly – gonna have to remind her again that she needs to slow down! Squeeze!  I said SLOW DOWN! That’s right – just keep moving Told you!  (see the tongue?) Not done?