Fat Camp II

I went up to Fat Camp II, ie Sandness hill apportionment to see how the fatties were getting on as it was Day 1 of their diet.

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They seemed very pleased to see me and I gave them their statutory one carrot each.

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There is loads of space up here.

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I believe this field is over 30 acres big!

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There is some grass.

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They just have to look for it and they will be fine.

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As usual, in these types of fields, I have supplied a superb view!

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There are water pools all over and a spring that runs through as well.

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To be honest, no one hung around to chat.  I checked that all nose kissey buttons worked (they did, phew!).

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And off they all went, sussing out the huge field.

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The boys will be checked regularly and I am hopeful they will lose some weight.  If Waffle got laminitis, I would never forgive myself.

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Now I just have to work out where to put Taktur and Hetja this spring.  I am thinking of putting them to Sandness where there is a lovely field called Gardens.  Taktur will love talking to the children on their way to and from school!

3 thoughts on “Fat Camp II

  1. Terri

    First, hope your OH is recovering well. I’m sure you’re looking out for him too!
    Laminitis sounds awful — no wonder you want to avoid it for your herd. I didn’t realize how complicated the keeping of horses is — one always has to be on the alert for some evil — too wet, too cold, too muddy, too windy, too hot (rarely in Shetland), too thin, too fat, yadda yadda) A labour of love, to be sure!
    PS Taktur and Hetja together again? (a baby brother/sister for Hjalti next year?)

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    1. Frances Post author

      Not brilliant, but I will keep a close eye on her and if she needs to come home, then she will. No problem.

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