I ran into her today at the Farmer's Co-op. Asks me about what she is supposed to feed the horse and how much. The horse is rather thin already in a very small pen. Then we went through the isle of wormers, supplements, fly sprays, you name it right down to the grooming tools. Looked at the heated water buckets. They didn't know that horses need warm water in winter. Thought that licking ice would be sufficient when it freezes. I tried not to act like any know-it-all by no means, so I just showed her my favorite things and explained why I liked or disliked the products.
Turned her on to Beet Pulp too. I have 50 lbs and said I would just give her half as a gift from Sonny to her mare, since they are over-the-fence buddies and because it will take me a while to use that much for mine. So, she's bringing over some buckets in the morning and I'm going to show her the different ways to prepare it and of course my favorite way which is with chopped up carrots. Yum.
She wanted the phone number of my hay man since she saw us bring another truck load in yestarday to stock for the winter. She didn't know that they needed to worry about winter hay but now she does. She said that she watches Sonny eating hay a lot and didn't understand why.
They are going to be tearing our old barn down for the lumber to build their horse a run in shed and a place for hay storage since they don't have anything for shelter and then make the horse's area larger for her.
I warned her about Halloween up here and what to expect and to be sure to put her horse in the back someplace and keep an eye out for the tricksters. Sometimes they get out of hand up here and cross the line and can do some damage. She knows the boys and thier friends will be lurking about keeping an eye on things for our area. She was greatful for the info.
So I'll be expecting her in the am while I'm out doing chores, and I'll have hot tea and coffee cake ready to serve at the picnic table. I'm printing out some information on feed and beet pulp and other options for her. This way she can have the knowledge and make her own decisions and that way I am not pushing my ways on anyone.
This is the way I like it. Nice and peaceful and civil. We did most definately not discuss her dogs. Why blow it.......
Turned her on to Beet Pulp too. I have 50 lbs and said I would just give her half as a gift from Sonny to her mare, since they are over-the-fence buddies and because it will take me a while to use that much for mine. So, she's bringing over some buckets in the morning and I'm going to show her the different ways to prepare it and of course my favorite way which is with chopped up carrots. Yum.
She wanted the phone number of my hay man since she saw us bring another truck load in yestarday to stock for the winter. She didn't know that they needed to worry about winter hay but now she does. She said that she watches Sonny eating hay a lot and didn't understand why.
They are going to be tearing our old barn down for the lumber to build their horse a run in shed and a place for hay storage since they don't have anything for shelter and then make the horse's area larger for her.
I warned her about Halloween up here and what to expect and to be sure to put her horse in the back someplace and keep an eye out for the tricksters. Sometimes they get out of hand up here and cross the line and can do some damage. She knows the boys and thier friends will be lurking about keeping an eye on things for our area. She was greatful for the info.
So I'll be expecting her in the am while I'm out doing chores, and I'll have hot tea and coffee cake ready to serve at the picnic table. I'm printing out some information on feed and beet pulp and other options for her. This way she can have the knowledge and make her own decisions and that way I am not pushing my ways on anyone.
This is the way I like it. Nice and peaceful and civil. We did most definately not discuss her dogs. Why blow it.......
