Re: [RC] [RC-Digest] Vol: 03.5329 Quality VS Quantity - Chipnml
I have been boarding my three horses for two years now. Before that I
was able to keep them at the farm where I was renting an apartment, then I
moved. I am at a reasonably decent boarding stable with my
30-year-old coming in at night, and Cheers and Dezi staying out. I go out there
every day to give the old guy a midday feeding of mushy food, and to set up his
evening feed, since the owner will only do that once a day in he
morning. There's not a day goes by that I don't wish I had them at
home. I know there are people out there who are happy to trust someone
else to take care of their horses, but I'm not one of them. I miss being
able to just go out and throw a blanket or rainsheet on them, or give them
carrot or apple peelings. I live relatively close, about 6 miles
away, but there are days when it would be so much more convenient not to go
out there. But I do because the old guy needs the extra care they are
not willing to provide. I also think it took longer for Dezi to bond with
me since he only saw me once a day instead of several times. You talk
about quality time....I used to spend time just hanging over the fence
goofing around with my guys when I had them where I lived. I'd go sit
in the pasture on a nice day and they'd come up and just hang out
with me. Of course, I never had the problem of worrying about
cleaning house or doing laundry......I've always said we find time for what
is important to us (sigh).
