It's been a very busy week! We had the farrier out Wed. afternoon and Uncle Steve got a nice ride in on Goldy. She stood like a rock for her feet, which was nice.
Working with her otherwise, we've noted that she's very jumpy in the stall and VERY conscious of hands anywhere near her in the stall. I'm wondering if she's been hit or abused or had some kind of trouble in that situation. On the other hand, she now goes right into her stall to wait to be fed and has settled in great with the goats and in the pasture. She's a sweet and personable little girl.
Also, Molly had her feet done and did the best that she has in a while. She responded well. I brought her out yesterday after work and Mom and I combed out her mane and tail, clipped her nose and groomed/picked up her feet. We also longed her and although it was difficult at first - we got it! At the end she came right up to me and followed me around with no rope. We tied her to the post and let her stand there while we medicated some baby goats.
Results this week: positive.
Working with her otherwise, we've noted that she's very jumpy in the stall and VERY conscious of hands anywhere near her in the stall. I'm wondering if she's been hit or abused or had some kind of trouble in that situation. On the other hand, she now goes right into her stall to wait to be fed and has settled in great with the goats and in the pasture. She's a sweet and personable little girl.
Also, Molly had her feet done and did the best that she has in a while. She responded well. I brought her out yesterday after work and Mom and I combed out her mane and tail, clipped her nose and groomed/picked up her feet. We also longed her and although it was difficult at first - we got it! At the end she came right up to me and followed me around with no rope. We tied her to the post and let her stand there while we medicated some baby goats.
Results this week: positive.