I'd Say He Is Desensitized to Snakes:)

Bug surprised the heck out of me today. He snatched this snake up (chomping on it) and slung it around for a good minute.... I guess he's desensitized enough, lol... 

Who Says Horses Don't Smile???

Horses don't smile, huh??? 

Horse Addict:)

Okay... SOMEONE is TALENTED:)!!! I am green with envy! I would love to have just ONE of these:)... 

Tender Moments with my "Horse Daughter" on Mother's Day

I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my sweet Ayla. We spent a few tender moments together on mother's day. Now, I am going down memory lane:). We have made beautiful memories together, and will continue to do so for many years to come!!! 

Chloe's Abcess

Opened up Chloe's abcess and it's now draining. Wrapped up with an Intex pad and is soaking... Stinks to hi-heaven and will smell worse when I remove the wrapping after 24  hours, but is already better. She isn't limping as bad... 

Horse Sheath Cleaning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwOCw3JPMaE

A nasty but necessary evil.... I say nasty, but it doesn't really bother me and I don't wear gloves:). 

PSSM1

SUPER DISAPPOINTED... MY TWO AWESOME MARES BOTH CARRY ONE COPY OF PSSM1. I KNOW THIS IS A HUGE ISSUE IN THE DRAFT WORLD RIGHT NOW. MY PERSONAL DECISION IS TO NEVER BREED EITHER (WHICH I HAD PLANS TO DO). BESIDES THAT, WHAT THIS MEANS TO ME IS THAT I WILL SPEND THE REST OF MY LIFE MAKING SURE THEY RECEIVE THE NUTRITION REQUIRED TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS AND TO MAKE SURE I AM ALWAYS AWARE OF WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THEM (NOT THAT I AM NOT ALREADY). PLEASE DON'T LEAVE NEGATIVE COMMENTS. THIS IS A SUPER SENSITIVE DECISION AND SUBJECT FOR ME. SIGH....

Animal Genetics, Inc.
1336 Timberlane Road
Tallahassee, FL 32312-1766

Equine Test Results
Name: Holly Smith Account#: XXXXXX
Business: Wedder Burn Acres Email: XXXXXXXXXXXXX

Date Received: 4/10/2015

Horse Name Breed PSSM1

Ayla Crossbred n/P1
Chloe Percheron n/P1

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Result Guide:
Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy - Type 1
n/n Clear: Negative for the PSSM Type 1 gene mutation.
n/P1 Heterozygous: Horse carries one copy of the PSSM Type 1 gene mutation and is affected.
P1/P1 Homozygous: Horse has two copies of the PSSM Type 1 gene mutation and is affected.

Black Gold

From "poo" to "wooooooo-hooooooo!"

Black gold, or composted material is a nutritionally packed soil that is wonderful for gardens and pastures. Buying black gold from a store can be overwhelmingly expensive. If you have farm animals (goats, chickens, sheep, horses, bison, cows, etc...), WHY NOT make your own??? After a short couple of seasons, your pile of poo will be transformed into a valuable commodity you can either decide to use or sell:). 

I say "wooo-hooo" to poo:)!!! 

Happiness Is...

A good horse...