A New Horse!

This afternoon I saw a new Picaro! He was feisty and fun! Apparently he has really been enjoying his walks in the afternoon, trying to find green grass...(and he has)... picking up a little gait and stretching his neck to say, "this is nice out here!"

After his bandages were changed today he wanted to eat! Watching him fill is mouth with pellets and dropping half of them was puzzling to me. After a while I decided to hand feed him. This way I could control how much he got and wait until it was swallowed before he had more.

The session turned into a game! I would hold the small bag of feed behind my leg and he would eat out of my right hand. When he wanted more he went looking for the bag! "Sorry, Picaro, you have to swallow what is in your mouth first!" This went on until all of his grain was gone. Not only did it show some spunk, but also, I was able to get more food into him.

Although I came home covered in drool and grain mush, it was worth it all! I really believe he is going to make it!