Non Horse Shopping Updates
Robins For the last few days thousands – possibly millions – of little robins have been migrating through the valley our barn is in. On Monday they were going by… Read more »
Category Archives: Nilla
Non Horse Shopping Updates
Leg Injury Nilla’s wound continues to heal well. However, I’ve discovered that her leg has changed color. I think it was just the Alluspray, but I’ve scrubbed the leg clean… Read more »
Sugardine
At the advice of my vet, I’ve been treating Nilla’s leg with Sugardine. If you’ve never heard of it, you’re not alone. My vet explained how to make and use… Read more »
Nilla’s Back
At the walk only. But still, it’s more than nothing. I was away for Christmas, but returned and lunged her on New Year’s eve to determine her soundness. She looked… Read more »
2015 Year in Review – July through December
July The month started off well with Nilla looking pretty good. Then, two days before our 1st attempt at a 25 mile ride, Nilla looked like she might have the… Read more »
2015 Year in Review – January through June
January In January I set out a few goals for the year. I also posted pictures of the adorable wild donkeys we met on our cruise. I bought a PS of… Read more »
Mudbeasts
I was not kidding about the whole palominos in the winter thing. I suppose anyone with a grey horse could empathize. On Saturday, I turned out the palominos and they… Read more »
Nilla Injury Update
Saturday the 5th was 6 weeks from Nilla’s injury. In theory we should have started tack walking at this point, but Nilla was sill lame. Although, it’s difficult to determine… Read more »
Nilla Update
Nilla is spending her days doing a fat lot of nothing. Which includes getting kinda fat. I’ve cut back her food, but clearly need to do a bit more. doin’… Read more »
Color Coded
Our horses all have a color. Dijon is purple, Nilla blue, and Shasta green. Their halters, saddle pads, lead ropes, feed bucket, and blankets are all their assigned color. This… Read more »