Equestrian Journey: Sweet Itch/Neem Oil Update and . . . yep you guessed it, more pictures!

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Sweet Itch/Neem Oil Update and . . . yep you guessed it, more pictures!

Okay, I want to get the update out of the way first. I'm pretty hopeful that the Neem oil is working! And here is why I think so . . . I missed a dose one night because of some storms that came through (rain would have washed it off). The next day one of his sores was bloody where he'd rubbed it raw. That should mean that the Neem oil is working because he's not rubbing them raw when I'm using it. :D So keep your fingers crossed. I'm hopeful this is our solution finally. I'll update again in a few days

Now for some pictures.....

I don't know why I've become obsessed with getting the ever illusive perfect canter shot of Chrome.... this is not it LOL. It is cute though because he was cantering by and spotted me, then sort of turned in midair as he went into this tranter (trot/canter) and then trotted to me lol.

Look how gray he's getting around his eyes and ears. :D Cute!

Chasing the ducks. Fun!

The boys contemplating their reflections..... haha, just kidding. :)

More power plays lol. Chrome body slammed Zep, so the donkey glared (pinned his ears) at him hehe.

I love this one! He was trotting by, looking for me and made a sharp turn down a slope and I managed to get this one. He's so adorable when he's hunting for me.

Uh oh! He found me!

I hope you enjoyed the pictures! :D

1 comment:

AnonymousSeptember 9, 2012 at 5:28 PM
He is SUCH a Momma's boy :)
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Registered Name: Beebee's Chrome Chevalier TTT (FSHR)
Nicknames: Chromey Baloney, Chromelin, Chrominator & Chromey Pony
Sire: Hertog Jan v.d. Paddensteeg (FPS/FSHR/AFA)
Dam: Beebee (Arabian)
Breed: Friesian/Arabian
DOB: May 19, 2009
Height: 15.2hh
Weight: 1300lbs
Color: Dark Bay, going Gray

Markings: A star before going gray.

Date Aquired: 10-19-09 at five months old.
Likes: Eating, clicker training, being brushed, playing (with anything he can get his teeth on), training, grazing and getting dirty.
Dislikes: Being ignored and/or bored, being in a stall and standing still for long periods of time (unless he's being brushed).

Chrome's Barn Colors: Royal blue and silver.

If you're not a very avid reader but would still like to follow Chrome's progress be sure to check out his Monthly Progress Reports on the nineteenth of every month. You can also read more about him on the About Chrome page.

Name: Led Zeppelin
Nicknames: Zep
Sire: Unknown (Standard Donkey)
Dam: Unknown (Standard Donkey)
Breed: Standard Donkey
DOB: 2007
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Color: Gray (what do you call the donkey color??)

Date Aquired: My dad rescued/bought him shortly before I brought Chrome home, but he gave him to us on 1-18-10.

Likes: Treats, forehead scratches, his buddies and braying early in the morning.
Dislikes: Being handled at all (his first three years were spent in someone's backyard never being touched), sudden movements and sometimes his bratty pasture mate Chrome. :D

I'm in my thirties, live in the USA and I love horses (obviously). I've been obsessed with Friesians (that's Chrome's purebred Friesian sire in the above picture) for over ten years. I started riding horses when I was five and always had horses from then until 2007 when I found myself without one. I wanted a Friesian, but the budget wouldn't allow for it so I started looking at crosses. I found Chrome (Friesian/Arabian) and I haven't regretted it for a second. I bought him as a five month old weanling in 2009 and I've done all of his training myself. The blog is about our continued journey together as I attempt to make him my dream all around horse who can do anything from dressage, competitive trail riding, driving, mounted archery, working equitation and anything else we want to try. He's still very green and we obviously have a long way to go, but you're welcome to follow along on our journey. I also love dogs, art, photography, writing, reading, fishing, biking, camping, archery and many other things. You can learn more about me on my About Me page, my Equestrian Bucket List page and my FAQ page.