At lunch time, the temperature was up to 50F but that dang wind was still gusting. Jackson was doing better, but still not happy.
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| I have no idea what they are looking at, all perky eared. Maybe I had a bad hair day. |
It was a bit of a trick getting him out of the pasture. This guy kept trying to stick his head in the halter hung over my shoulder.
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| Take me. Take me pleeeeze! |
After Jackson was back in the pasture, I got Winston out. I didn't have my breeches on as I hadn't planned on working with him. We had a load of wood delivered and it still needed to be stacked -- I was conserving my energy for that. But, there was Winston pleading to come out and play. I set up some jumps in the arena and he free jumped for a bit -- on the longe line so he wouldn't be tempted to hop the fence again. Afterwards, he got a turn at the grass and dandelions and then I introduced him to crossing over a bridge. He wasn't too sure at first -- he pawed it a few times -- but then went calmly over. Such a good boy.
By the way, I'm playing with putting my weekly training schedule on my side bar. Just a snap shot -- with details when something significant (in my mind) happens.
Jackson was happy to get his blanket on this evening. Hopefully, he'll be more interested in breakfast than sunshine tomorrow.
Bless Jackson's heart!
ReplyDeleteThe wind can become such a factor. Abbe wants to give Jackson a message..."you can't touch me with a ten foot pole!"
ReplyDeletePoor Jackson. I'm sure he's feeling much warmer now. We've had much lower temps and haven't even used blankets this winter. I guess it's all what you're used to. And Jackson is not half as dirty as some of ours. I've got to take some pictures, no one would believe how filthy they can get in a day.
ReplyDeleteIt is so exciting that you can have a training schedule again!
ReplyDeleteNice Weatherbeeta on Jackson. You were right. Those blankets do fit QHs very well. I hope he is a happier boy tomorrow.
It wouldn't occur to me either that a horse with a winter coat could be cold at 41 degrees F. I see what you mean though - not moving around and being in pain affected him. He looks happy and cute in his blanket.
ReplyDeletei was like "put a blanket on him, put a blanket on him!" whew! glad you did!
ReplyDeleteyou have dandelions now, in february? amazing. i cannot imagine it.
we have had a few weeks, and more to come, of sub zero temps, which means frozen buckets and every 12 hours i replace a frozen solid bucket with a new warm one from the house. it sucks. i hate this.
i hate that i found my horse shivering the other day because although it was sunny, it was gusting wind and -10C (14F) and two blankets were not enough, he needed to be in his stall which i'd shut. i felt so bad, i stayed with him all evening, he got two mashes and did all his tricks for treats which warmed him up as much as the warm mashes.
i have never longed for spring until moving to germany. i do not plan on spending the rest of my life here.
Seeing California in February brings back such good memories. I spent nine years in North County San Diego, and compared to February on the East Coast, it was heavenly! I'm glad Jackson is happier with his blankie. I put Silk, who is 23, on Uckele's Equi-base Senior feed a couple of months ago and the transformation is remarkable. I can't recommend it enough. She is out running around like a 5 year old.
ReplyDeleteOh Jackson, I'm so sorry, boy. Eat your breakfast. It will help you stay warm.
ReplyDeleteWinston, you are a love.
Poor guy--that's sad. I hope it warms up for you so he can eat and be warm, too.
ReplyDeletePoor Jackson. I hope he feels better.
ReplyDeleteI like the training schedule idea. Mind if I use it?
I love Winston's face. So cute!!