Wednesday Weather!

[debris4spike]

Well, Ros and I have said over the last few years, when we only met on Wednesdays, that it was normally lovely - and today was no exception.

DJ had a tyring night I should imagine as he slept while I was grooming him - but we had heavy rain (again) so I suppose thats not very restful to live in!

Today, as well as groomed and plaited, I did add perfume ... well fly spray, but told the boy that it was really Chanel for Men ... sunds more exotic for him.

We walked up and met Ros and the 4 of us went to the village (via the valley) and back - a lovely ride, on a lovely day - but very busy.  The village had a fete on this afternoon, so lots of things getting ready (!) - and add in the holiday makers to a normally busy farming community, things were hectic.

DJ however got a 10 out of 10 again - because even on the couple of occasions that Shadow lept arround DJ stayed calm - acting as the escort he was, this morning.

He was very hot when we got back, so after grooming him a bit I let him settle, while I gave the yard a good sweeping, so he was cool enough to feed and take back to Conrad ... and of course to get down and roll!!

Comments

[kalinda001.livejournal.com]

Chanel for DJ *giggles*

Sounds like DJ likes being escort and takes his duties seriously.

[debris4spike]

He certainly was a good boy - I think it has been really good - and you are right, that he takes it seriously.

[ayinhara.livejournal.com]

Sometimes horses seem to over react to things for no reason whatsoever. Maybe to show you not to take their reactions for granted. I guess it's the downside of being a prey species.

[debris4spike]

Keeps you guessing, doesn't it?

Shadow is a younger horse, that Ros fell off a few weeks ago - so is wary of riding by herself at present - DJ was getting lazy, so it's been good for him to re-focus and be the lead.

[ayinhara.livejournal.com]

I agree. I like to lead some of the time too. I just have to keep after Levi to keep up the pace. He does take his responsibilities quite seriously though. It's good to have him around to be lead when their are unusual obstacles around like really noisy streams or freshly cut logs or whatever.

[debris4spike]

He has spent a short time working with me at ariding stable, so he had learnt to take the lead on a ride.

Unfortuneatly due to a serios injury I had, pneumonia and then an injury he had to a front leg, he had a lazy year last year - so this is where the escort work has done him good again. (And me!!)

[ayinhara.livejournal.com]

I agree that it is a challenge for both the horse and rider to take the lead position. The lead horse has to decide on the safety of all those potentially scary situations. Likewise, the lead rider has to be more alert. It is sometimes difficult to predict what is scary to a horse. A bicycle rider with perhaps a fishing pole in a case slung around his shoulders hardly scares a person after all.

[kudagirl.livejournal.com]

DJ seems to shine as a lead. Does he stay outside at night?

My female pup was ill today. She had a tender tummy and it is easily upset. had a bit of a clean up when I got home today. They still haven't adjusted to me working. Poor baby is sleeping now.

[debris4spike]

He is doing well, I am very pleased with him.

DJ is very much an outdoor boy - even in winter! The only time he lived in is when he was quarentined with Strangles when he was 5.

[debris4spike]

Sorry - forgot to say that I hope by now Athena is feeling a lot happier.

[aa-eve-aa.livejournal.com]

Glad you had such fun :) I envy you for having a hobby, that allows you to see your friends so often :)

[debris4spike]

Its great - exercise and chat, at the same time!