Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Rafiki

Canadian Sport horse, grandson of Secretariat - special spirit to have been in our family. We hope he loves his new home, going to Albuquerque next week.

What's best for the horse...

Our sweet Rafiki - life has been too harsh for him here; the high, dangerous winds, the cold and the ice storm. We found a wonderful home for him in Albuquerque where he will have a cover, walls, turn out, love and all the things he needs. It is so hard to give a horse up that you adore - except for when you know you're doing what is best for HIM!

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Helping by teaching

Susie was taught how to walk again after her injury (radial nerve paralysis after a night time incident with a train) by using a clicker to mark the desired behavior (any attempt at lifting the shoulder or bringing the injured leg forward). This was always followed by a treat.