On the Farm

Pair of bald eagles pays us a visit

Pair of bald eagles pays us a visit

Bald eagles! This pair of bald eagles surprised us during a farrier visit Thursday. Not something you see every day, especially with all the development and road construction we've had around here. It's possible they enjoy hunting fish from our pond. A White...

When to (Smart)blanket? There’s an app for that

When to (Smart)blanket? There’s an app for that

We get a lot of questions about whether/when to blanket horses, and I always give a complicated answer. You need to account for your horse's age, coat, body score, general health, your peace of mind and your ability to predict the weather. Cruising through a recent...

Raccoons: In Sickness or in Health?

Raccoons: In Sickness or in Health?

We had a strange day today at Poudre River Stables, with a raccoon spending more than an hour sitting on the lane fence headed toward the barn, and at times nearly falling off of the fence. Animal control responded and while slow when left alone, the raccoon perked up...

Golden Girls, Take #2, a Happy Reunion

Golden Girls, Take #2, a Happy Reunion

We're just calling it the Golden Girls, Take #2. When we picked up KRK Stardust from her foster home in April, we left somebody behind, Dia H Sandy. The girls cried for each other as the trailer pulled away, and I cried for the first 20 minutes of our return trip....