Well, not really a snownado…but it IS windy today and we received some serious snow. I do have to wonder what people do on days like this without built in photo ops in their yards? I am going to venture a guess that this is the deepest snow the ponies, well…probably all the horses…have ever seen. I think Rye likes it?!?!
Be fair to your horse. Chances are that if he isn’t doing what you ask then you taught him to do it wrong in the first place
Be honest with your horse. He will be honest in return. Don’t ask your horse to do something you are not comfortable doing.
Spend time with your horse. You have family, friends, a job, hobbies. Your horse has you, if he is lucky he has a herd mate.
Don’t abandon him, he needs you.
Don’t breed your horse. There are hundreds of thousands of horses facing an uncertain and possibly cruel end.
Don’t add to the problem.
If you do breed your horse, commit to be responsible for that offspring for the rest of its days.
If you can’t afford “bail”, transport, quarantine etc. You can’t afford to “rescue” it. Period.
Listen to your horses Farrier and Vet, they really do have your horses best interests in mind.
Properly prepare for your horses needs each year. Know how much hay you will need and add 20%.
Prepare for the worst. It happens.
Be the best rider and groom you can be, don’t make him compensate for your inadequacies.
Understand that the love of a horse is a love like no other, and be grateful for that love. You are blessed to have a horse in your life!
Do not ever take it for granted.
and an added 11th Commandment….
Every once in a while gallop with your eyes closed and your heart wide open
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