Being a person with thick ankles and "heavy" legs, and having
a low center of mass, I've always loved, and felt akin, to draft horses...
Showing posts with label draft horses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label draft horses. Show all posts
Thursday, November 24, 2016
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Diagnosis; Gentle Giants
I saw one of my primary care physician's co-workers this morning. I like him better than her. Anyway, my diagnosis is now acute bronchitis, possibly pertussis (whooping cough). I'm on a second round of antibiotics along with a cough suppressant, and he told me to continue to treat myself as I have been doing, with the addition of 4 warm salt-water gargles per day. He said he felt that I'd be fine to take care of the red kids this weekend, but I should let the owners' decide. I have dutifully e-mailed and called the owners, and now await their decision. I pick up my new meds about 1 this afternoon.
There is still snow on the ground, looking like someone didn't have quite enough powdered sugar to thoroughly coat the ground. It's back to 3 degrees, and, unless the winds pick up from the west, I don't think we'll break freezing today. My kits have run in and out for a while, and I've fed the birds and squirrels - Cashew came up to the door and begged for more nuts this morning, and I couldn't deny him. Lovey spent most of yesterday either draped around my neck, or lying partially on top of my shoulder. She can't get close enough these days. Nedi came early this morning, and nursed on my right arm, before curling up beside my waist. Thank goodness I have cuddly and snuggly kits!
I watched "Gentle Giants" this morning on RFD TV - they visited the Express Clydesdales from Yukon, Oklahoma, and interviewed Bob Funk, the owner. It was a pretty good program, and I was happy they showed the URL for the farm - that way, I found out that the current farm is located on the old Chisholm Trail. The farm has a combination museum and souvenir shop up in the hayloft... It was neat to be able to see it all, and to learn how the grooms take care of the white feathers on the Clydes' legs. - Now, that was interesting!
There is still snow on the ground, looking like someone didn't have quite enough powdered sugar to thoroughly coat the ground. It's back to 3 degrees, and, unless the winds pick up from the west, I don't think we'll break freezing today. My kits have run in and out for a while, and I've fed the birds and squirrels - Cashew came up to the door and begged for more nuts this morning, and I couldn't deny him. Lovey spent most of yesterday either draped around my neck, or lying partially on top of my shoulder. She can't get close enough these days. Nedi came early this morning, and nursed on my right arm, before curling up beside my waist. Thank goodness I have cuddly and snuggly kits!
I watched "Gentle Giants" this morning on RFD TV - they visited the Express Clydesdales from Yukon, Oklahoma, and interviewed Bob Funk, the owner. It was a pretty good program, and I was happy they showed the URL for the farm - that way, I found out that the current farm is located on the old Chisholm Trail. The farm has a combination museum and souvenir shop up in the hayloft... It was neat to be able to see it all, and to learn how the grooms take care of the white feathers on the Clydes' legs. - Now, that was interesting!
Monday, January 7, 2013
Elk Vigil; Unexplained Weight Gain
More than 200 people showed up for a candle light vigil last night that celebrated the life of Edward the Elk; they sang "Amazing Grace" and decorated one of the fir trees that Edward slept under with white lights and a lot of small elk. Some of the elk were hand drawn and colored, some were made of felt, some crocheted, some were hand carved figurines and some were made of china, plastic, or metal. It was a fitting and emotional tribute to a bull elk who had made Mapleton Hill his home for the past 10 winters. The law officers who were involved in his killing and butchery are under investigation. Farewell, Edward!
I should know better than to really want a team to win - it causes such let downs when your expectations are not met. From the four wild card playoff games, only the Packers were able to defeat their opponents. Next weekend, the Broncos will play the Ravens here at home (we beat them by 18 points in Baltimore in week 15).
Both Lovey and Nedi slept on top of me most of the night - Nedi moved when I accidentally coughed in his ear, but he just moved down by my knees instead of being up by my shoulder. Lovey stayed snuggled tight all night long. Turns out I'm off to stay with Aiko and Yoshi until Thursday afternoon, with this bronchitis, at least I don't have to exert myself too much in caring for them. Rosie and Remy both gained 5 pounds while their family was gone, and yesterday Joel found an empty bag of Chef Michael's dog food in the back yard. All I can think of is that last week, a lady and her two kids commented on how "skinny" Rosie and Remy were when I was walking them; I explained that they were hounds and should have a herring gut, not a straight bottom line. The lady had said they were just "visiting" and had walked along with us back to the house. That night, between 6:30 and 7, Rosie started barking and ran outside; Remy joined her, and they stayed out for about 15 minutes. This happened 6 nights in a row, and when the Rs came back in, they both drank a lot of water. I wonder if this lady and her kids came back and fed the "poor, skinny" dogs....
My friend Michele in Wisconsin told me about the new RFD TV show called "Gentle Giants" - it's on at 5:30 here in Colorado - and I'm looking forward to seeing it tonight. The folks and camera crew travel the US, visiting draught (oops! draft) horses and working mules - I can't wait! Have a good week!
I should know better than to really want a team to win - it causes such let downs when your expectations are not met. From the four wild card playoff games, only the Packers were able to defeat their opponents. Next weekend, the Broncos will play the Ravens here at home (we beat them by 18 points in Baltimore in week 15).
Both Lovey and Nedi slept on top of me most of the night - Nedi moved when I accidentally coughed in his ear, but he just moved down by my knees instead of being up by my shoulder. Lovey stayed snuggled tight all night long. Turns out I'm off to stay with Aiko and Yoshi until Thursday afternoon, with this bronchitis, at least I don't have to exert myself too much in caring for them. Rosie and Remy both gained 5 pounds while their family was gone, and yesterday Joel found an empty bag of Chef Michael's dog food in the back yard. All I can think of is that last week, a lady and her two kids commented on how "skinny" Rosie and Remy were when I was walking them; I explained that they were hounds and should have a herring gut, not a straight bottom line. The lady had said they were just "visiting" and had walked along with us back to the house. That night, between 6:30 and 7, Rosie started barking and ran outside; Remy joined her, and they stayed out for about 15 minutes. This happened 6 nights in a row, and when the Rs came back in, they both drank a lot of water. I wonder if this lady and her kids came back and fed the "poor, skinny" dogs....
My friend Michele in Wisconsin told me about the new RFD TV show called "Gentle Giants" - it's on at 5:30 here in Colorado - and I'm looking forward to seeing it tonight. The folks and camera crew travel the US, visiting draught (oops! draft) horses and working mules - I can't wait! Have a good week!
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Jutland Draft Horses & Yearling Fillies
A line-up of Jutland Draft horses
A bay roan Jutland Draft
A pair of sorrel Jutlands
Ally and Emma Louise - Ardennes and Gypsy Vanner yearling fillies
Even when I was very young, I was always drawn to short, stocky horses and ponies - especially draft horses. Maybe it's because I'm short and stocky, too?
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