Of course. Safety is most important. I’ve taken chairs into pasture with Sandy to hang out in the shade. I loved hearing your story! Horses are wonderful creatures and I love when people get to experience their greatness.
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I ride a lot of horses that aren’t fully broke. Got thrown a few times in the past year lol. I also just like run around with Sandy and walk behind her and just do the stuff you’re usually told not to do for safety. I trust Sandy so 🤷♀️. Only time she even tried to kick me was when I was treating her thrush and her back right leg was sore from it. She apologized immediately afterwards.
Maybe? It’s kinda dangerous to do but I’ve been known to take risks with horses lmao. I’ll try it out some time and report back with my findings
Me with my 5 GB meme archive. At least 1 of those is just reaction images
Right? I’ve never seen her lay in the sun before so I panicked a little when I walked outside and saw her like that. She looked so offended that I bothered her lmao.
LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.worldOPto pics@lemmy.world•Sandy was watching the summer camp kids play5·5 days agoYou’re welcome! Sandy is a good girl who has had a rough life. I do what I can for her. Her fediverse fan club makes me so happy. I told my mom about her online fans and she got the biggest smile lol.
LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.worldOPto pics@lemmy.world•Sandy was watching the summer camp kids play5·5 days agoLol no problem.
LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.worldOPto pics@lemmy.world•Sandy was watching the summer camp kids play5·5 days agoCause it’s hella zoomed in lmao.
LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.worldOPto pics@lemmy.world•Sandy was watching the summer camp kids play6·5 days agoShe was very happy! I’m glad you enjoyed the post!
LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.worldOPto pics@lemmy.world•Sandy was watching the summer camp kids play6·5 days agoLmao. She got bored after a bit and started running along the fence like an idiot, so yes
LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.worldOPto pics@lemmy.world•Sandy was watching the summer camp kids play11·5 days agoSo that’s a halter. It’s used for moving the horse around on a lead rope. A bridle is used for riding. Leaving a halter on when a horse is turned out is personal choice/safety thing. I leave hers on at the barn she’s currently at because she can’t really get it caught on anything there, and it’s easier to take her in if it’s already on. She’ll be moving to a new barn in a couple of weeks and she’ll have things around that the halter can get caught on, so it’ll get taken off there. Some people take halters off to keep them in good condition. I know someone with a $200 halter, so they always take that one off lol
LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.worldOPto pics@lemmy.world•Got cleared to do light work with Sandy. She did not understand why I wouldn't chase her around.5·6 days agoMs Sandy Lou loves playing chase with me. It took a year of gaining her trust and bonding with her for her to get to that point. She’s old, so I was surprised when she initiated play.
LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.worldOPto pics@lemmy.world•Got cleared to do light work with Sandy. She did not understand why I wouldn't chase her around.4·6 days agoNot yet. She moves on the 30th or 31st depending on weather.
LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.worldOPto pics@lemmy.world•Got to see Sandy today! She was very happy to see me.5·8 days agoLmao. She seems to be. I honestly didn’t expect her to be so popular. I started posting about her because I wanted to share her with people and everyone I know irl already get updates lmao
LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.worldOPto pics@lemmy.world•Got to see Sandy today! She was very happy to see me.6·8 days agoAw thank you! I intend to be there for Sandy for the rest of her life. :)
LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.worldOPto pics@lemmy.world•Got to see Sandy today! She was very happy to see me.11·8 days agoHorses are great. I stopped interacting with them for about a decade and then started volunteering at a barn. I bonded with Sandy and her owner and I have a deal where I do all of the care and interaction and everything and she provides the money for it. Sandy probably only has a few years left in her, so we wanna make sure they’re good ones.
LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.worldOPto pics@lemmy.world•Got to see Sandy today! She was very happy to see me.9·8 days agoThank you!
LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.worldOPto pics@lemmy.world•Got to see Sandy today! She was very happy to see me.11·8 days agoYes! I’m hoping she’ll integrate well with the herd there. She’ll be outside with other horses during the day. She hasn’t had close up interactions with other horses in a long time. Thankfully the fields are big enough for her to stay off by herself if she wants.
LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.worldOPto pics@lemmy.world•Got to see Sandy today! She was very happy to see me.8·8 days agoThank you! And yes, she is! She’s moving to a farm with better conditions and more outside time. She’ll also be 10 mins from my house instead of 40. She’ll be moving at the end of the month.
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