The Scratching Post

Spring is here and with it comes itchy horses. No matter how much we curry and brush, the hair seems neverending. My Daughter's horse, Cash, has come up with a unique way to get scratched. When I turn him back out after feeding, he makes a point of putting himself (16.3 hands and 1250 lbs) between me and where ever I am going. He will do this until I stop and scratch his belly. If I send him on, he gives me such a wounded look. It has been great practice for his Showmanship patterns. In his attempt to get a belly scratch, he will perform all of the manuvers perfectly without any halter. I only wish he would pivot as well on a leadrope!