Monthly Archives: March 2006

Stinky Feet

Posted on March 30, 2006 by Mikki

A very important grooming item is hoof care. I have to admit that I have been very lax in this area. It’s supposed to be easy to do, but I tell you, I did it today and I’m beat. Here’s … Continue reading →

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I no longer associate ammonia with cleanliness

Posted on March 29, 2006 by Bill

I’ve heard scent is the strongest trigger for memories. Mikki’s been under the weather the past few days so I’ve been cleaning Valentine’s stall. These past few weeks a childhood memory flashes to my mind every time I enter his … Continue reading →

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Bill takes over horse duties for the day

Posted on March 24, 2006 by Bill

Mikki is sick today and it’s cold and wet outside here in East Tennessee. So today I’ll be handling horse duties. All bundled up, I went out to let Valentine out of his stall. I would have preferred to open … Continue reading →

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The Big Day!

Posted on March 12, 2006 by Mikki

Okay, I spent several days comparing the picture in the catalog, the pictures we took of Valentine all tacked up when we met him, and every other picture of a horse with bridle on I could find, and decided that … Continue reading →

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Not Everybody’s An Expert, Okay?

Posted on March 9, 2006 by Mikki

Many times over the last few weeks I have felt that horse ownership is not for beginners. Seriously – I think that people who have horses or supply horse stuff don’t even consider that horse stuff might possibly be used … Continue reading →

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Light Rein Today

Posted on March 7, 2006 by Mikki

The bridle/halter was supposed to arrive in the mail today. The box did in fact arrive, but for some reason all they sent was one rein. I don’t know much about tack, but I don’t think I can make this … Continue reading →

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