Spa Day

Yesterday morning I brushed the dust off my clippers and headed out to try to get some of the winter off my horses.

Because Betty has never been clipped (and remember, she hasn't even been halter broke for long), I decided to let my other horses "show" her how it's done. Whenever possible, I try to let my other horses do the work for me.

So rather than pulling them out of the herd to clip them, I went ahead and just haltered and clipped them right there, with everyone trying to nose their way in for attention. Of course, it's not all that fun for me, or the most efficient way to get things done, but because Betty is such a follower, and so curious and friendly, I figured she'd see everyone else not worry about the clippers and hopefully follow suit.

True to form, everyone was practically in my lap, wanting attention, even if it was for a clip job.

Paula, Bambi, and Fabian (Eddie's babies) are all super-easy to clip. It's just something that doesn't bother them at all.

I did Paula first since my blades weren't the sharpest. If I ran out of cutting capacity, I wanted her to be done at the very least. We're going to a clinic tomorrow and I'd prefer us not looking a complete mess.

Paula is shedding a bit, too.... By the way, all four of my horses (not counting Moose since he's in "sale pending" status) are in the above photo. See Bambi's legs behind everyone?

I'm happy to say that the plan worked. Not only was Betty not afraid of the clippers, she actually fell asleep while I was trimming her! I didn't do her ears because I figured she was being so good that we'd end on a good note. I usually don't do ears unless I'm getting a horse ready for show anyway.

Wake up, cutie!

All done....

Betty is really coming around to be such a super nice horse. She is so sweet and willing that it's hard not to completely fall in love with her.

Especially with a face like this.

And I think she knows it.