WOW....... its been about one month of having Zippity. She is doing great, her leg is almost healed up. It has been fun working with her. I now can pick up her front legs and now I will be working on her back legs. I had her feet trimmed the other day and she did GREAT.
When I work with her it takes me ba
ck to my childhood with my grandfather. I recall him working with horses, I am trying to do the same stuff that he did. I have been taking the lead rope and swinging it around Zippity. I also have been working the rope all around her, now that she is doing well with that I'm going to use a saddle blanket then a tarp. I have been working on ponying her, she doesn't like it to much but I will keep doing it till she likes it. I often find myself singing the same songs that my grandfather would sing when we were out riding. I feel so close to my grandfather when I'm out with the horses.
I went on vacation for about one week, it was kinda hard to leave my new horse. I have been working hard with her and I didn't want to lose what I have gained with her so far. I had some neighbors take care of her and they did great, they worked with her for me. I am so grateful for them. When I got back I noticed Zippity has gotten so big and she is really filling out. I was glad to come home, I missed feeding and brushing my horses.
Here is what Zippity leg looks like!
When I work with her it takes me ba
ck to my childhood with my grandfather. I recall him working with horses, I am trying to do the same stuff that he did. I have been taking the lead rope and swinging it around Zippity. I also have been working the rope all around her, now that she is doing well with that I'm going to use a saddle blanket then a tarp. I have been working on ponying her, she doesn't like it to much but I will keep doing it till she likes it. I often find myself singing the same songs that my grandfather would sing when we were out riding. I feel so close to my grandfather when I'm out with the horses. I went on vacation for about one week, it was kinda hard to leave my new horse. I have been working hard with her and I didn't want to lose what I have gained with her so far. I had some neighbors take care of her and they did great, they worked with her for me. I am so grateful for them. When I got back I noticed Zippity has gotten so big and she is really filling out. I was glad to come home, I missed feeding and brushing my horses.
Here is what Zippity leg looks like!I took Zippity out for the first time today around the neighborhood. My friend Erma helped me out by leading Ginger and I lead Zippity. She did great, she didn't spook she just walked around like it was no big deal. I'm planning on taking her out more. What a great day!
We are all glad you are home too. Your girls were fine in your absence. Even if Ginger didn't think I was good enough to feed her. Zipply let we walk right up to her and pet her. Well, until the food arrived that is. I took pretty good photos, don't ya think!
ReplyDelete"I often find myself singing the same songs that my grandfather would sing when we were out riding. I feel so close to my grandfather when I'm out with the horses"
ReplyDeleteThis statement hit a chord with me. I am so happy to hear that Zippity has helped to fulfill your dreams and helps to keep alive your memories with Grandpa.
Yay! It is really great to read about what you are doing with your horses. You have talked so often about your Grandpa and what you learned from him. I am sure he is right there with you, encouraging you and supporting you in all you are doing with Zippity and Ginger.
ReplyDeleteThat's great your horse is healed and you can start training for her. She looks like a great horse and I love her name.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you really know how to take care of her and she will be a great horse someday I'm sure. I bet your grandfather would be proud of you. Keep up the good work!
Grant