Time on this gorgeous autumn day to take measurements so I can update my equine weight charts and re-calculate diets going into the winter season.
With ginger snaps and timothy cubes as treats, I was the most popular activity on the property!
Apache Moon taped at 13.2h today. For years he was 12.2 and then last year I noticed he had added an inch. I'm not sure if he was standing on tip-hooves today so his height matches heart girth, or if he decided that he has to grow some to keep up with his girl's long legs!
Salina and Cody taped at their usual, but Keil Bay initially taped at 17h today! Then he taped at 16.3. He has been 16.2. No wonder I have had to resort to the barrel for mounting.
The mysteries of measuring horses...
Whatever the numbers, it is a pleasure to work with this curious, cooperative, fun-loving herd. I think we're all as happy as can be now that fall has arrived.
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8 comments:
Nice one. I must get out my measuring tape. Maybe little Rosie will grow as my youngest daughter grows.
I hope she does! I am still smiling about the idea of a pony that grows to keep up with his girl. :)
That's unusual that he grew so much, just to keep up with his girl. I'm sure they were all glad to get their treats.
Billie, this does not bode well. Herself has gone of in search of our measuring tape and I fear her findings may indicate that not all of my body mass is new winter coat...Are your donkey boys winterizing as well? My coat growth predicts a long, cold winter.
Arlene, I had all the stuff (notebook, pen, tape, treats) on my mounting barrel, and they were, at one point, bellying up to it. Lots of licking and hoping for another round of measuring and treating. :)
Sheaffer, the donkey boys are definitely getting furry, but not in an alarming manner. I could do with a "normal southern winter" here after what we had last year.
I guess the folk belief about vitamins helping you grow applies even to full grown horses!
Maybe this is actually all connected to the Keebler Elf dream. Maybe our herd is growing into the 6-in-hand team of huge driving horses. LOL!
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