05/07 - 05/09

Don
Still doing much of the same. He gets 24/7 turn-out in the pasture, groomed daily, massage, stretching and a good wash down with Bigeloil/water. He is beginning track a little straighter in the hindlegs and the pain response from manual palpation in his back is lessening. He seems to be more playful in the pasture and more willing to walk out. Weather permitting, Monday I will lunge, saddle and try out the drive lines.

Jazz
Well Ms. Jazz in her curiosity has cut her fetlock. The wound looked kinda nasty upon first look, but cleaned up well. A week of antibiotic salve and wrapping and then on to the Underwoods. This little hiccup though makes it doubtful that she will make the 4H District show. She just will not be fit enough.

Vegas
Caught her Friday and trimmed those awful feet. She stood really well considering all of the activity going on and her not being trimmed in at least a year. While I was waiting on my husband between feet, I put Vegas through some inhand tests. She is really a well trained horse that just needs a refresher course. I think that she will make a fantastic gaming horse.

Playday in Okemah (heavy on the Play)
We took Sadie and Brandy this time. Rendi and Jacob had fun running the barrels and poles. When we first arrived, I saddled Brandy and took her out to warm her up. Rendi's back was bothering her, so she layed down for a bit. After Brandy's warm-up I noticed that Sadie was really becoming agitated. She hates being left out! I put Brandy up and took Sadie out for a warm-up. She was great! So eager to move out and so soft in the bridle. Rendi soon was feeling better so she took Sadie and I took Brandy back. Brandy had been acting a bit resentful, but the minute I showed her the poles, I had to hold her back. She really loves the poles. During the run home, I held her back and she gave me a little buck. The old girl still loves to run. I took her through the trail course and she did well, but the gate took us about 5 minutes, but she finally did it right. It is hard to get her to slow down and go step by step. She did a great job in the box though! Rendi just did the barrels and poles on Sadie at a lope and Jacob did the same. Sadie still had a lot of gas in the tank when we were done. I let one of the 4H kids take Brandy around the poles at a trot. She said that Brandy was asking for more rein the whole time. I guess ponying Jazz is conditioning Brandy as much as it is conditioning Jazz.

Sorry about the lack of pictures, but I have misplaced my camera charger. I tore my house up this weekend looking for it. I guess it will be off to Wal-Mart to get a new one.