Comments on: All Tied Up

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:52:30 +0000

I think it is harder on us when we have to cut something out of our horses diets. My horses get no grain at all, because they are on pasture and I find it hard to keep their weight in control at this time of the year when the grass is so rich. In fact my mare is such and ” easy keeper” that I lock her up in the arena (or barn with a corral if rain / bad weather is expected) every night, no exceptions. She is happier and it becomes a way of life for us all. After the initial shock you all may not even miss the ” Sweet Stuff” Good luck.

By: Jill

Jill — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:56:32 +0000

Topper (the Wonder Horse!) says … thank yooooouuu … Thank yooooooouuuuuuuuuuu VEERY much (channeling Elvis here) for his unexpected treats. And while he wishes no ill will toward his cousins Wally and Joey, he nonetheless sends a large equine PFFFFTT! at them because they are metabolic lessers.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:01:40 +0000

Hi! Yes, it’s me. Cindy. Just checking in to let you know that Joey seems perfectly fine. Chances are he might never tie-up… in the bad way… ever again. But I’m not taking any chances. So I gave my bags of horse cookies and peppermints to my sister, Jill, because her Thoroughbred, Topper, can eat like a kid at a Christmas party and not have any problems. In the meantime, I’ve stocked the refrigerator in the garage with sacks of fresh carrots. Trust me, Joey is not suffering from a lack of treats. It’s just that now they’re all natural treats. I have to accept that I’m not trying to win a 4H Market Beef competition. I’m trying to own and ride a couple of trail horses! So it’s time to stop with the fattening goodies and feed my horses like… horses.

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:48:40 +0000

I’m with Katie… no more cookies?!!!! Why go on?

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:32:01 +0000

So sad