barnbum
Well-Known Member
Remember when Rosie had a laminitis episode last spring? She is doing fabulously. The farrier said on his last visit she has a nice cup to her hoof now and he gave her a thumbs up and said to keep doing what I'm doing. Well, in winter, it's easy. I've not had all the pastures open all day, but with snow, 3/5 have been open. Once the snow melted, I started scrutinizing the ground for Rosie's sake. If I saw green, she didn't go on. My dilemma right now is the pasture they are confined to is big enough for a good run, but it's so danged muddy (farrier said that's great for their hooves). So, I decided to let them try half of the front pasture today. My farrier also said to watch that she isn't eating constantly--not coming up for air--but dang, she does that on dead stuff. So after I finished morning chores, I pulled her off. I left Mazie and Tucker on to hopefully eat anything Rosie shouldn't have. Then, after lunch, I let Rosie and the mares back on and Rosie doesn't come up for air again. I watch her from my quilting room window. So, after an hour, I once again pulled her off.
Studying pastures and determining if it's safe for Rosie to be on them is making me crazy, so I'd like more opinions. I know if I want to play it 100% safe, she has to stay in mud (well, there's a cement pad and a lovely barn for her to be in). But, it's always important to me my horses have room to roam. We will be Rounding-Up this whole front pasture this spring, so they'll all have more room for the summer. But, for now... keep her off this? Or is it okay?
Most looks like this---
There are a few spots that have this much green. Dang! Isn't it too short to to be harmful??
Studying pastures and determining if it's safe for Rosie to be on them is making me crazy, so I'd like more opinions. I know if I want to play it 100% safe, she has to stay in mud (well, there's a cement pad and a lovely barn for her to be in). But, it's always important to me my horses have room to roam. We will be Rounding-Up this whole front pasture this spring, so they'll all have more room for the summer. But, for now... keep her off this? Or is it okay?
Most looks like this---
There are a few spots that have this much green. Dang! Isn't it too short to to be harmful??