More Horse Play Shots
Dec 9, 2013 20:46:37 #
These guys get along fairly well and are turned out for a quick gallop and a little play time a few days a week. I cropped to exclude some of the distractions and came up with these. They're not great shots, but they're kind of fun. The dog belongs to the owner of the pinto.
"He looks kind of happy, I think I'll bite him"
Racing - sort of
Dust bath after the run
"You bite that end while I distract him"
Dec 9, 2013 21:01:58 #
Dec 9, 2013 21:05:27 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Delightful! Love the dust bath :)
Thanks Linda. I'm glad you enjoyed these. The group dynamics can be quite entertaining, but we have to watch that they don't get too rough and start kicking each other. The play time is always supervised.
Dec 9, 2013 21:12:57 #
vicksart wrote:
Thanks Linda. I'm glad you enjoyed these. The group dynamics can be quite entertaining, but we have to watch that they don't get too rough and start kicking each other. The play time is always supervised.
I would never have thought of supervised play for horses - too funny :thumbup:
Dec 9, 2013 21:25:23 #
Dec 9, 2013 21:43:10 #
Super shots, Vicky! Love the dust bath! Really enjoyed these. My own horses prefer to roll immediately AFTER getting a bath. : (
Dec 9, 2013 22:31:46 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
I would never have thought of supervised play for horses - too funny :thumbup:
They are supervised only because I don't want my new horse to be permanently "damaged." Since he seems to be an instigator, he's also more likely to be kicked. Other than that, they're really pretty good with each other.
Dec 9, 2013 22:32:14 #
carlysue wrote:
they are very fun! beautiful horses!
Thanks for looking Carlysue.
Dec 9, 2013 22:35:14 #
Treepusher wrote:
Super shots, Vicky! Love the dust bath! Really enjoyed these. My own horses prefer to roll immediately AFTER getting a bath. : (
Yours are not unique. These were a little sweaty after their romp. The sand sticks to them better when they're damp. I suspect many animals use the dirt bath technique to create a barrier against flies and other pests.
My dogs, on the other hand, go for rolling in all things stinky! It can make for a very unpleasant ride home in the car.
Dec 9, 2013 22:36:43 #
Treepusher wrote:
Super shots, Vicky! Love the dust bath! Really enjoyed these. My own horses prefer to roll immediately AFTER getting a bath. : (
Your horses are not unique. These guys were a little sweaty after their romp. The sand sticks to them better when they're damp. I suspect many animals use the dirt bath technique to create a barrier against flies and other pests, or maybe it's abrasive enough to scratch those unreachable itchy places.
My dogs, on the other hand, go for rolling in all things stinky! It can make for a very unpleasant ride home in the car.
Dec 9, 2013 22:44:08 #
Dec 9, 2013 22:48:33 #
DOOK wrote:
Great pics of some good looking horses, Vicki. :thumbup:
Thanks so much. ;)
Dec 9, 2013 22:51:01 #
Dec 9, 2013 23:05:09 #
rlaugh wrote:
My palomino always rolled after a bath...great fun set!
There must a corollary to Murphy's law that states that the amount horses roll is directly proportionate to how clean they are and/or how light their coat is.:-)
Dec 9, 2013 23:29:19 #
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