Well, Zano’s still on the easy list, which strangely enough is proving to be a hidden blessing. I’m spending so much time on the ground with him, mooching about together in the field and the stable, that we are getting to know each other really well.
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| Enjoying a scratch |
I’ve been grooming him lots and giving him a scratch (which he LOVES) and walking him in hand over the poles. I also found out after taking a cup of orange juice into his field that he’s a bit partial to it – in fact, he wouldn’t leave the cup alone until I’d shared some with him (I had to pour it onto my hand for him to suck and slurp up). He also loves oranges and overripe bananas in his feed, alongside the more usual apples and carrots!
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| Zano's new fav treat - Orange juice! |
He’s starting to put on weight now, too with all the grass coming through.
Scampi is getting much better, his abscess has cleared up and he’s got his shoe back on now, so Marlee can ride again soon – she’s very happy! And Megan took Chico to his first show this summer – with all the rain so many shows have been cancelled, Megan’s really pleased to be able to get out finally!
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| Megan and the ultra white Chico |
He was a bit naughty loading, but luckily the show was within hacking distance, so she still made it in time for their first class. She groomed him to perfection and his coat was sparkling; they both looked amazing – the rain even held off for the class they’d entered! Megan and her Mum, Nicky, took some time over the next week to get him going into the trailer, and when it came to going training he was hoof perfect – shaking some pony nuts at the top of the ramp helped quite a bit!
Right, back to the pole work! I think Zano’s starting to enjoy them – I’m sure I could unclip the leadrope and he’d go over them by himself, he picks up new things so quickly.
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