Meandering with Marilyn

Horse blog written by Lady Wins Gold, aka Marilyn, a beautiful buckskin Quarter Horse mare.

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Entries Tagged as 'Horse Health'

I Just Hate Static Electricity!

January 31st, 2009 · No Comments

When I came to live with MO last year, I had several things to learn about right away. First, I was loaded with ticks. Since it was the dead of winter, the ticks were not “active”, they were buried under my skin and staying warm. When MO rubbed her hands across my skin on my [...]

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Tags: Horse Health · Miscellaneous

A Present for ME?

January 4th, 2009 · 4 Comments

My Owner(MO) told me that I received a box. It was somewhat beat up, but she was pretty excited about it when it arrived.

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Tags: Horse Health

Winterizing Your Horse

October 9th, 2008 · 1 Comment

The days are getting shorter.  The weather has been beautiful, but fall is in the air. 
My Owner(MO) has a list of things she likes to get done every fall before the weather turns really cold.

Worm Can Can and ME in Oct–Can Can will be sweet and willing; I will not!
Check out the winter blankets and clean/repair/purchase [...]

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Tags: Daily Life · Horse Health

2008 SD Horse Getaway(3)

October 1st, 2008 · No Comments

Our last day at High Country Ranch, Sept 15th, was a full day.  We went to the French Creek Horse Camp in Custer State Park.  It was a beautiful day.  The trail we chose that day had many water crossings, and the scenery, with changing fall colors, was gorgeous.  (at least that’s what My Owner(MO) said).  I  figured [...]

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Tags: Horse Behavior · Horse Health

Equine Leg Wraps

September 8th, 2008 · 3 Comments

My Owner(MO) has noticed that I seem more confident in loping circles when I have leg wraps on. She has observed that I have accidentally interfered with myself in the hind legs several different times, then I limp. It is almost always, right hind hits left hind…then I limp. I interfere more [...]

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Tags: Horse Health · Horsemanship/training · Product Reviews

Original Bob Marshall Treeless Saddle

August 23rd, 2008 · 2 Comments

I have had some issues with my back and withers.  My Owner(MO) has been concerned about me being sore and uncomfortable, so she bought me a new saddle!  I just love it when MO spends money on me! 
She also bought me a couple of nice saddle pads, one for my new saddle and one for another saddle [...]

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Tags: Horse Behavior · Horse Health · Product Reviews

Horse Chiropractor

August 12th, 2008 · No Comments

I sometimes have trouble with my back.  My Owner(MO) has had me to the chiropractor several times this year.  The first time the Dr. and I got along really well and I felt better afterwards. I licked my lips and really relaxed. 
The second time I was really sore and I wanted to eat his lunch.  Especially when he [...]

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Tags: Horse Health