It’s been a couple of years since we had any snow to speak of and, if you didn’t know this about me, I LOVE SNOW. I know, I’m not supposed to say that because I have livestock and outdoor chores and whatnot but I can’t help it. I love snow! Lucky for me, we got […]
Month: February 2021
Introducing Val(entine)
A couple of weeks ago, one of Kelly’s dad’s cows had twins (both heifers – females) and he called us to ask if we would take the one who wasn’t doing well. I said no (really, I did!) but when it became apparent that we were her best chance at survival in our uncharacteristic winter […]
Ponying: The Why & How
“Ponying” refers to leading a horse from another horse’s back and it can be a useful tool in a variety of situations. You may want to pony a horse for any of the following reasons: Expose a young horse to having a person above them Introduce a young horse to more terrain/experiences/trails/etc. Exercise or warm […]