Helping Hooves

Some friends came over today to collect horse manure for their vegetable garden’s compost bin.  Horse manure is something we have a large supply of.

I knew that everyone would want to help and, as I am indisposed, I thought the best way to do this was to divert the helpers with some silage.  I asked Leigh to throw it over the fence and into the field.

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I let Taktur out as I wanted to give him his daily grub.  Leigh was instantly enchanted and quickly made friends.

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Meanwhile, the men were busy with their bags and shovelling equipment around the field.

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And, yes, you guessed it. While everyone drifted off, more interested in the newly arrived silage, one little person thought he would investigate further on his own.

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Bozz-Bozz was fascinated.

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And then he saw someone who required his help.

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They were all doomed from the start, really.

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You know how police and army horses are de-sensitized using a variety of methods? Bozz-Bozz holds no fear of anything.  He could be a police horse or a mini drum horse for the Queen.

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He had a wonderful time, playing with the equipment.

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He had a wonderful time playing with the people, too.

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There was much helping.

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Darling little Bozz-Bozz.

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Gosh, it is good to be back home where life is normal again.

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I have missed my boys so much, even Hammy!

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6 thoughts on “Helping Hooves

  1. Nicky Callam

    I am still in love with Boris! If I thought he would survive my Sussex grass and my oversized dressage warmbloods I would have him like a shot. Nicky (aka Pandora).

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  2. Roberta

    YES they do like to help, plus our pair have BIG friends that help with them……………clydesdales.
    Glad to hear you are home.
    Roberta

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  3. Karen

    I have always loved horses and ponies but haven’t ridden for many years now. I love yours, they look like really mischievous characters and with Shetland a firm most favourite place of mine, finding your blog is a dream. Glad you are recovering feom your op and I envy you living where you do.

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