Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Horse Practical
So today was our horse practical. We had our Embryology lecture this morning and after, we headed to the Easter Bush Equine Center to learn how to handle horses. I tell ya, I sure like horses more than the cattle. The horses behave themselves much more than the cattle did. The horse that we had today was very good for everything we did, however, the giant clump of hay hanging in the corner was a GREAT distraction. We had to learn how to put a halter on, walk and trot the horse around outside (mine wouldn't budge a whole lot so I gave it a light whip with the end of the rope and almost went for a ride!), learned to lift the front and hind legs and how to apply a leg bandage. Was very basic and easy stuff. I will be tested on it in April, so no need to worry about anything for now. We finished an hour early so we went to the student room and played air hockey for a while, until the bus arrived. I have Embryology this entire week and then I have all next week off so I can study for my exams. Am looking forward to exams... Well, on to studying I go. Need to do some revision on the bones, muscles, nerves, etc. Hope everyone is doing well!
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So why don't they put the clump of hay in the corner for the cows? :) How funny, I was walking and trotting horses yesterday at Horses Help. Kat needs to start reading your blog, I bet she could give you some advice on the proper way to get a horse to move so you could be the star of this class, too. When do you start palpating them?
You have exams ALREADY? Holy cow. Or is it holy horse? Or maybe holy dog? Or...ha, ha. Come on, that's kind of funny! :) Gimme a break, it's late.
I figured out how to get the horse to move, just give it a little whip with the lead rope and the horse will definitely move. Yeah, exams already. I have 3 exams (oral exam, anatomy spot exam, essay questions). I have to study so much yet it's not even funny! I have an entire week off to study though, so that is good.
How fun Dan! How cool would it be to have your own Equine care facility in AZ? I think you would do so well. Sounds like you like working with horses more than dogs/cats. Do horses not bother your allergies as bad as me?
K, off to read your other posts. I'm trying to catch up! It's been a while since I've been on here!
Love you!
Kristin
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