Monthly Archives: May 2006

Death to Flies!

Posted on May 30, 2006 by Mikki

Time for a report on fly control. First, a little history. When we first got Valentine, it was the dead of winter. It was very cold, and we were very new to all aspects of horsekeeping, including manure management. We … Continue reading →

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Watch Your Head!

Posted on May 26, 2006 by Mikki

After being stepped on a couple of times, it appears that I’m paying too much attention to the horses’ feet and not enough to their heads. The other day, we were doing our usual carefully choreographed routine to get both … Continue reading →

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Carpenter Bees Attack!

Posted on May 17, 2006 by Bill

As a kid I recall spring and summer brought lots of bees. I specifically remember these huge bees and how they would bore holes into our wooden fences. They never seemed to do any harm to me so I left … Continue reading →

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A Public Apology to My Horse

Posted on May 8, 2006 by Mikki

Something has been weighing on my conscience. I have unjustly accused my horse of clumsiness several times. Okay, the accusations weren’t all unjustified, but one of them was – when I hinted that he had fallen on his side and … Continue reading →

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My dog eats horse poop

Posted on May 6, 2006 by Bill

I think that’s the best way to put it, really. My dog just loves our new horse. From the start neither showed fear or even much interest in the other. Except my dog quickly learned that having a horse around … Continue reading →

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How The Kid feels about Valentine

Posted on May 1, 2006 by The Kid

I’m a little bit afraid of my mom’s horse Valentine because he keeps staring at me, but mostly because he’s big, fast and his legs are strong. I might like to have my own horse if it’s small and obedient … Continue reading →

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