Farrier Day

Today our farrier and his helper were here to do some work on our horses and donkeys hooves. Jill and Renee (draft team) had their winter shoes removed and got a trim. Helen and Star (both drafts) just got their hooves trimmed. They also trimmed 3 miniature donkeys. One, Violet, isn't very well behaved. She was rejected by her mother many years ago so I raised her in the house. She had a multitude of problems and it was suggested by most every vet to put her down. Dr. Hannah McCormick was our saving grace. She prescribed magnetic therapy, Chinese herbs and Selenium. You would never know there had ever been a problem with her but when her feet get just a bit too long it is quite noticable. Anyhow, the farrier has been working on her feet since she was less than a week old. There is no excuse for her bad behavior as her feet have been handled more than the average equine. She rears, throws herself or anything else she can think of to deter the farrier! He is undaunted by her behavior but I am surprised he continues to put up with us! Thankfully he handles it quite well. She is expecting a foal in May as are 2 of the other donkeys. They are soooo adorable...little and very fuzzy! Will post pics and updates when it is closer to their due date.

Breeze is doing very well. We handle her feet every day so she won't be a handfull when she outweighs us all.