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| 'Mellon' rolling in the deep (mud) and feeling better |
Our vet was out yesterday to reevaluate Mellon. He is now
done with his first month of medicine for EPM. The vet was very
pleased with how well he’s doing. He upgraded him 2 grades instead
of 1 because of he's progressed so well so far. He'll probably never be
100%, but this is better news than we could have hoped
for! Mellon has been allowed out with the rest of the herd for
about a week now and the vet sees no reason to not continue letting him have
his freedom. He’s happiest when he’s among his herd so we feel mentally
as well as physically it is the right thing to do. Dusty is also
delighted to have a vacation from her nursing duties.
On Monday night they decided not to grace us with their presence for
dinner and opted to stay out. The rule around here is if you are not
in the catch pen by 7 p.m. you will be spending the night outside. I
think their “you are my slave and here to serve me” attitude sort of backfired
on them this time. I believe it went down to the low 20’s and they had
to deal with the cold. Color me surprised that Dusty didn’t come in,
because she had her grazing muzzle on and usually is in a hurry to get it
off. In the morning they were all looking miserable and wanted to
come in.
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| 'Blue' the service around here is a little slow |
The breakfast buffet was served promptly. Then Donnie and
Blue lay down and took a well-deserved nap. Blue is a professional
napper by the way. He can sleep anywhere at anytime and doesn’t like
to miss his beauty sleep. When it was time to be turned out to
pasture again, they all came to their doors and waited--all except Blue of
course. He continued to eat from his hay net with his butt to the
door as if to say, “I’ll let you know when I’m ready, but not just
yet.” So he was left to munch happily away while the service staff
went into the house.
The barn is visible from the kitchen window so Blue could be checked
on periodically. After an hour or so he poked his nose around the
stall opening and stared at the house. This is his way of saying
he’s ready to go out. I love this horse and get such a kick out of
his unique personality. He’s quite a character.
p.s. The farm has power, but we still have no power or phones at my
house. All my neighbors’ power was restored on Monday night but
since our lines are underground they forgot to hook us up. We called
and they had a crew come last night to assess the situation. I’m hoping that
sometime today they’ll be able to hook us up. Probably just in time
for the N’or Easter to take it down again. The phone company said
we’d have service by Saturday at 8 p.m., which is pretty
specific. If they can be that precise on time I think they could do
a better job with service to customers.
Until next time
Quote for Today
Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet.
Yay for Mellon! A dirty horse is a happy horse.
ReplyDeleteI agree that a dirty horse is a happy horse. Mellon must be ecstatic!
Deletemel is amazing. he's the toughest, most resilient horse i know. hope he stays that way for a long time! :-)
ReplyDeleteand blue, well, what can i say? you gotta love a guy who knows exactly what he wants. he doesn't let the herd or anyone else dictate--he just does what makes him happy at the moment. he's special that way!
I've never seen a horse as resilient or tough as Mellon. I hope he stays healthy for a very long time too.
DeleteHe really does live in "his" moment doesn't he. I just love that horse.
Blue has got you well trained! What a clever boy.
ReplyDeleteHow frustrating that they forgot to reconnect you, but at least you have power at the farm
And who needs phones, anyway!
Blue is a character for sure. They are working on the lines right now...fingers crossed. It just started snowing here, we're in for a noreaster storm and it's started. I don't mind the phone situation I'm not a big talker.
DeleteSweet, smart blue. Glad you have power at the farm...it was in the 20s here last night. Such good news about Mellon.
ReplyDeleteIt was in the 20's here too. Right now we're dealing with the NorEaster and it is snowing like crazy.
DeleteCheers for "Mellon"!! What a wonderful boy! Now, I'd say "Blue" has life all figured out, along with the staff. Love your quote, so true!
ReplyDeleteWe are very pleased about Mellon's progress. He is one unique horse. But then again they all are. Blue has had life figured out from the moment we got him when he was 4. Unusual guy but very charming.
DeleteGood news about Mellon and your power, although it must have been so irritating to have waited patiently only to be forgotten!
ReplyDeleteThere is just no way Harley would ever choose to miss a meal. They must have some tasty grass out there!
I think they misjudged the weather. I don't know how tasty the grass was with frost on it though.
DeleteYour horses have such unique personalities and you have a way with words that brings them to life for us so far away. Glad Mellon is so much better, no doubt from Dusty's ministrations. Maybe I should put my husband in with Dusty for awhile the next time he complains of a backache.
ReplyDeleteHope your power comes on, and stays on, SOON!
Thanks D.J. Sorry your husband has back trouble but I know from experience Dusty really doesn't suit the nursing profession. A little too self involved I'd say.
DeleteLove the "service staff" comment. It suits perfectly.
ReplyDeleteSending power vibes your way, now that I have some--for the time being. This snow is miserable. Mother nature has it in for the East Coast this year.
Hi Jean,
DeleteLets hope this is the last of the crazy weather for this year!
Really glad to read that Mellon is better! I hope all the power is on and stays on through the upcoming storm!!
ReplyDeletehi billie,
DeleteThe power did stay on during the storm.We got about 9 inches of snow though. A bit early but this crazy weather is so out of character for this time of year. We still have no phones though.
Mellon is doing well and will be on another medicine regiment for 2 more months. So far he hates it and spits it out but we'll figure something out for him.
I started following your blog because of Mellon. Glad to hear Mellon is doing better!! I had a gelding 5-6 years ago that was graded 1 and ended up returning back to 95-100% in his training :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouraging words Allison. We're happy Mellon is doing better and just want him to be comfortable. He's 25 and retired so he won't be going to work at all. I'm glad your horse returned to 100%!
DeleteYay! Great news about Mellon. I love that picture of him covered in mud. :-) It's obvious that Blue is serious about his beauty sleep...it's worked, because he's one handsome dude.
ReplyDeleteHi Wolfie,
DeleteWe're very pleased with Mellon's diagnosis so far. All of our horses are professional 'mudders' and really put a lot of effort into being filthy. Thank you, Blue is one handsome dude with a lot of character. I'm sure he owes it all to his beauty sleep!
I just love your barn. I laughed at the "breakfast buffet". Some horses do live the "high" life. :) Hope the N'Easter does little damage to your area. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteOur horses are very spoiled. But they're worth it for all the joy they give us.
DeleteI'm so happy that Mellon is out and rolling about again! And Blue certainly knows how his "staff" cares about him enough to keep glancing out the window to see if he's ready yet. Sounds like something Silk would do too. Do you have power at home yet? This is crazy weather - it's supposed to go up into the 60's in a few days.
ReplyDeleteI think all our horse have "our number" and know what they can and can't get away with. Blue is a constant source of amusement.
DeleteWe got our power on yesterday afternoon. Just in time for the storm. Luckily, we haven't lost it...yet.
I hope you're okay after the last storm. It's bad here in Jersey. I'm okay down here in south Jersey. The eye passed right over us and nothing happened. I learned it's the safest place. Plus we didn't even get a flake when the Nor'easter hit. The ones who got the worst of the hurricane got a foot of snow. I'm going up there tomorrow to help a friend. Her town is under marshal law. She says it's like a war zone. Her brother's house literally floated away.
ReplyDeleteI hope you didn't lose your power again. I just read your last few posts. That was pretty scary seeing those trees down on each side of your driveway. What if you had to get out?! It made me mad when I read about those kids who were mean to the people who came up from Florida to help but it made me happy when I read about what your son did. There are bad people in the world and there are good people. Someone here actually wrote a letter-to-the-editor complaining because the governor rescheduled Halloween. She thought it wasn't fair to her kids since we didn't get hit bad down here. What a selfish person! I know kids who lost EVERYTHING. My friend's kids don't have a single toy left. Not a single one. But then I saw school buses down at the Acme and people were filling them with canned goods and boots and blankets. Four buses went up to the disaster areas that day. It was a two hour ride so I know it must have cost them a thousand dollars in gas, just that one day. I try to focus on people like that. B.R. Williams was the bus company. I should mention their name. Anyway, I hope to update my blog on what's going on here soon. I'm okay and I hope you are too.
Hi,
DeleteI'm glad to hear you are all okay. We are too. Didn't lose power in the last storm and finally got our phones back tonight. You're right there are good and not so good people all over. Glad to hear the bus company was helping out so many.
Glad you have power + communication back! Let's have a weather emergency free finish to the year - shall we?!
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear about Mellon's improvement. He has such a sweet, regal look about him. Blue is just too funny. I always fall for the animals that easily navigate how to manipulate the humans. They get what they want, and they deserve it!
Thanks CFS,
DeleteWe're happy about the phones, the service here is dicey or non-existent. Let's hope we have a calm year weather wise and no more drama.
I love hearding about your herd dynamics. Blue is adorable. The horses at my mom's house would look in all the windows until they coudl find us then give us a lazer stare so they could come in for dinner.
ReplyDeleteHerd dynamics are interesting to me too. Sounds like your horses are as entertaining as ours are.
DeleteGotta love those horses with great Character. They are entertaining to watch and you wonder what is going through their heads!
ReplyDelete- The Equestrian Vagabond
Hi Merri,
DeleteI love the horsenalities around here! They all make me laugh.