Back to work
I have decided that if I want to continue to have a horse, I need to go back to work. So I'm going back to horseshoeing. I do love it, but sometimes the horse owners are aggrevating. Anytime the horse is off, it's automaticly the farriers fault. It couldn't possibly be the horse was pushed beyond what his talent and confirmation allow. It couldn't be the saddle fits badly and the horse is lame in his back. Sigh. And people wonder why farriers are grouchy. Vets feel the same way,too. My vet ranted one day about ill-mannered horses that try to kill you and the owners who worry that their baby will get hurt. In the mean time the poor vet or farrier is laying in a crumpled heap, bleeding and begging for someone to call 911! I once had a client who was greatly relieved to find the blood on the ground and on my apron was mine, not the horses. I should have charged her extra.
Okay, enough rant. I still love the challenge of shoeing.
Connor graduated from pre-school last week. He looked so cute in his cap and gown. Now he's off for kindergarten. He'll love it, even if now he says he won't go. He loves to meet new kids and always makes a friend when we go to the park or beach.
Cooper has shown us just how athletic he is. He jumps over the gates leading out of the back yard and can climb the fence. Our fencing guy, Kelly, watched him go over one day and suggested we go electric. Just one strand on the top might keep him in. Luckily he doesn't go anywhere except to chase the horses. Sean looks at him as an annoying pest, unless he's bored, then he's fun to chase around the field.
Border Collies are so clever. They are a great breed, but definitely not for everyone. They are beautiful, smart, high energy and always need to have a job. They definitely need an active family. I feel so sad and helpless when I go onto Petfinder.com and see these dogs, knowing they will probably be put to sleep. Luckily, we have here Buckeye Border Collie Rescue. Other states have rescues, but it always seems there are too many dogs. Why is it so hard to get people to spay or neuter their pets? They aren't the ones getting snipped. It's the animals who pay.
For great dog training, check out Ceasar Milan's web site. He's known as the Dog Whisperer. I love to watch his shows. I learn so much and realized that Coop's quirks are easily handled. Be the Alpha Dog!
Okay, enough rant. I still love the challenge of shoeing.
Connor graduated from pre-school last week. He looked so cute in his cap and gown. Now he's off for kindergarten. He'll love it, even if now he says he won't go. He loves to meet new kids and always makes a friend when we go to the park or beach.
Cooper has shown us just how athletic he is. He jumps over the gates leading out of the back yard and can climb the fence. Our fencing guy, Kelly, watched him go over one day and suggested we go electric. Just one strand on the top might keep him in. Luckily he doesn't go anywhere except to chase the horses. Sean looks at him as an annoying pest, unless he's bored, then he's fun to chase around the field.
Border Collies are so clever. They are a great breed, but definitely not for everyone. They are beautiful, smart, high energy and always need to have a job. They definitely need an active family. I feel so sad and helpless when I go onto Petfinder.com and see these dogs, knowing they will probably be put to sleep. Luckily, we have here Buckeye Border Collie Rescue. Other states have rescues, but it always seems there are too many dogs. Why is it so hard to get people to spay or neuter their pets? They aren't the ones getting snipped. It's the animals who pay.
For great dog training, check out Ceasar Milan's web site. He's known as the Dog Whisperer. I love to watch his shows. I learn so much and realized that Coop's quirks are easily handled. Be the Alpha Dog!
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