As far as Chrome's progress report I'm very happy I took his measurements and pictures the other day because I really don't feel like doing it today. I'm sick from the stress yesterday and have a horrible headache. Also didn't sleep well.
Here is the picture I saved from our walk the other day.
Isn't he just gorgeous? With a little more impulsion from behind to round his back and bring his poll up a little he'd be in a dressage frame lol. All by himself. :) He's going to be so much fun to ride when he's all grown up.
Date: 8-19-10
Age: 15 months
Height: He is now 14.1 (plus half an inch), so with a half inch more growth he'll no longer be pony sized lol! -- Ponies are under 14.2 hands and horses are over. :)
Height Gain: Almost three quarters of an inch.
Weight: Approx 675lbs (294.8kg)
Weight Gain: About twenty five pounds.
Progress: Up until this stunt yesterday Chrome was doing great (still is so far, but I worry). He is loving having the lease land to graze and explore on. I haven't really worked on anything because of the heat, but in our daily handlings he's doing fantastic. He's also being a really good boy about us picking up his feet to check for heat. :) Also as a little side note: Zep is doing so fantastic. He now lets me pet him on the face, cheeks and ears all I want. I just have to be careful how I approach him and not turn to look at him directly. :)
Goals: My goal for right now is to keep them both healthy after what happened last night. After that I don't know. Probably more hiding from the heat. Can you believe it's 99F and it feels like a cold front has come through? That's how hot it's been. I can't wait for autumn so I can start working with them again. :)
Thank you all for your sweet comments. I really appreciate them.
He's looking great. He gains as Cole loses. (Cole has been on a diet and lost nearly 100# so far--and I still have to probe to find ribs.)
ReplyDeleteHe is looking so grown up. I agree it is hard to work them in the heat. Anything over 80 is too hot for me, but I can't do a thing when it's in the 90s.
I'm glad Zep is coming along, too.
Love the picture with the arched little neck! What a cutie.
ReplyDeleteThat's great to hear about the progress you're making with Zep.
Does he like his ears rubbed? Down near the base of them? I have yet to meet a donkey that didn't really enjoy this. If he likes it it would be a great way to continue connecting with him. Here's a video clip of Sheriff the donkey following me around to get ear rubs. http://stalecheerios.com/blog/horse-training/sheriff-shy-curious-donkey/ (He was VERY shy at the beginning.)
Mary