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shazrashaFor those not in the know, Murphy (K's horse) has been moved to DIY stabling after the riding school he was at announced its closure. The horsey people among you will know how much work caring for a horse takes. Those that aren't horse see below.
First thing in the morning the able stable hand heads for the stable (in this case followed by me so I could learn how it was all done which was a good thing as she then sprained her finger and I ended up helping her the next day).
Step One - Say hello to horse who is of course not interested in you at all but in the food you provide.
Step Two - Fetch Bucket of feed and tell horse to back up ~~ It should be noted that when I tried this Murph looked at me as if to say "why should I listen to you?" <-- I think this needs a bit of work :P
Step Three - Get rug and lead rope from tack room. Change the rug (while he is happily chomping away)
Step Four - Lead him to the field. Be warned Murph might run off with you ~~ I'm not allowed to do this bit.
Step Five - Scoop the poop and any damp patches.
Step Six - Fork the chips so the the left over damp sections are mixed up enough to dry out by the evening.
Step Seven - Brush chips from door and even it all out with a rake.
Step Eight - Ready feed for the evening and change his water.
Step Nine - Sweep the yard take stuff to muck heap.
And all that just in the morning - K does this everyday before work. I dread to think what might happen if she falls ill.
First thing in the morning the able stable hand heads for the stable (in this case followed by me so I could learn how it was all done which was a good thing as she then sprained her finger and I ended up helping her the next day).
Step One - Say hello to horse who is of course not interested in you at all but in the food you provide.
Step Two - Fetch Bucket of feed and tell horse to back up ~~ It should be noted that when I tried this Murph looked at me as if to say "why should I listen to you?" <-- I think this needs a bit of work :P
Step Three - Get rug and lead rope from tack room. Change the rug (while he is happily chomping away)
Step Four - Lead him to the field. Be warned Murph might run off with you ~~ I'm not allowed to do this bit.
Step Five - Scoop the poop and any damp patches.
Step Six - Fork the chips so the the left over damp sections are mixed up enough to dry out by the evening.
Step Seven - Brush chips from door and even it all out with a rake.
Step Eight - Ready feed for the evening and change his water.
Step Nine - Sweep the yard take stuff to muck heap.
And all that just in the morning - K does this everyday before work. I dread to think what might happen if she falls ill.
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Date: 2006-04-24 07:28 am (UTC)That is why upper class horsey people get people to do it for them if they don't want to.
I can see this putting a damper on ever going anywhere also.
We horsey people
Date: 2006-04-28 08:27 am (UTC)You need to be tougher! Don't think of the horse weighing 10 times more than you, if you believe you are stronger the horse often believes in you. And one have to be unbelievable stubborn. Repeat and repeat and repeat. Sooner or later the horse will understand that he better do what you want because you will keep trying until he gives up so he better do it at once. :-D They are worse than donkeys most of the time.
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