Pretty sure that's the first thing they thought when I came into the barn this morning. I was greeted with nickers. I was also carrying a white pail full of oats. They know what that is.
Fed and watered everybody, did some mucking out and groomed Max, Ben & Matt for a bit.
Max likes to sniff at me and is a little hesitant when I first put my hands on him, then he gives in and enjoys the curry.
Ben looked at me sideways for a minute and then moved his head so I could scratch his favorite spots.
Matt seemed a little miffed that he was in the barn rather than outside in the pasture with Aaron. Oh well, he needs to learn that he can be away from his best buddies.
Bobby came up to the stall panel and looked at me, but not real sure of me yet. I maybe need to get a halter on him and put him in a tie stall. They really get used to being handled that way. I know some people don't agree with using tie stalls and that's ok, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I like the results I get. I don't use them long term. By tomorrow I should be able to turn the colts out in the pen and have them come back in at feeding time without any problems.
Now I'm off to have lunch and back to the barn. Long day ahead of me as my kids have both swimming and riding lessons tonight. If we get home before midnight, we're lucky.
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