The vet came today!! Everyone got their shots. Check ups went well. Polaris was actually a good boy and Lil Star was the one pitching a fit?
With my schedule as it is currently, the horses had no choice but to spend most of the day indoors.... To make the most use of our situation and while we were going to have to wait and be ready for the vet, anyway ~
We decided to spend some time, practicing 'being tied'. "Cross tied" in the isle. We also practiced, whether it was intentional or not, .. "Going in and out of our stalls, when we're told". Stubbornly standing there was not allowed. Grooming time for everyone! Socializing....
There was some hanging out time, with the upper doors open. For Polaris, this means "making sure there is no pushing on the door, or reaching out to nip anyone who happens to be standing there, or walking by." He does like to reach out and pick up his halter off the hook and toss it. Or knock the rake or broom over. If there is a brush or container near by, it too will be in his mouth....
As it turns out both my vets agree on Polaris's age, being that he will be 2 this spring. There was some question that he might be going on 3 according to rescue records that were not completely accurate. So, in knowing that he's not even 2 explains a lot ~ and it helps with setting up a better training regiment and schedule.
His new rain sheet came in the mail, something new to learn! And he finally will have his very own coat. Hopefully that fits.
Star Bright's new bridle came as well, only thing I forgot was to order a 'black' chin strap... so dark brown it is for the moment.
Pictures tomorrow if I remember, I'll be driving around helping someone out as well as my own routine, so tomorrow is going to be a crazy day.