Itchy Scratchies

Pretty uneventful day today; work, than a short session with Milo. Spent a while shedding him out, than went to ride. The ride was good, he was really "looky" at everything since it was dark out and we were alone (he still isnt sure about the covered arena at dark). So short ride.

But the reasoning behind this post is after the ride in the final grooming before putting him away. He is such a funny and expressive horse. As I was currying his back he kept throwing his head around to a spot on his off side (I didnt have him tied in the crossties). So I went to investigate and turns out he was real itchy. So I scratched and scratched and curried and scratched (quite a workout for me) until all of his itchies were gone. He kept pointing to another spot and encouraging more scartching. I swear he was going to fall over a few times he was so into the scratching. He even lifted his hind leg up in the air and kind of out, I assume much like a dog shaking its leg when scratching. Silly Milo. I wish I had gotten it video taped!

Turnout

Milo absolutely loves his turnout. Fortunetly, the turnouts for the lesson horses was empty so I threw Milo in one for about a half hour yesterday. And true to Milo and his love of turnout, it was photo worthy.

First he ate dirt. For a long time. This is really puzzling and kind of concerning me as to why he does this. He has a salt block in his stall that he uses, so whats up with eating dirt? Does he want to get sand colic and cost Mom an arm and a leg? Hmm... So he ate dirt than drank water, and proceeded to lick his lips and sputter out the water... haha

He than decided a good roll was in order, so he did that, than jumped into the air in is whole hearted (but weak) leap-bucks.

Found some nasty old hay he thought was a great morning snack, and looked at Mom with the crazy eye.

Took off into a mad gallop (and awful photo!) and ran to the top of a hill.

Snorted and puffed and thought he was tough on top of the hill.

Than posed for some regal photos.

Decided all was good in the world...

Than took off again for whatever reason. (thats the extent of Milo's extension!)

Than decided he was nice and dirty. And if I could please let him back into his breakfast now. Oh what a day. And what a special horse.