Bot Flies and Bonding
I got a disposable daisy razor and went out and caught Dude. I got him with no problem. Must "wear" confident quasi-lawyer, authority "mental suit" when dealing with him. Walked him onto the driveway and shaved as many bot flies off his legs as I could. He stood pretty well which was good since I was on one knee with my hurt-boot-foot vulnerably exposed. Then, I sprayed detangler on his mane and tail and finger-combed them some. He was being calm and nuzzling my pocket for carrots. So I walked him over to the tack shed. I worked with holding his head and putting the lead over his nose and he was calm. Then, I slipped him the wormer. He slung his head striaght up and backed up, but I think I got it in there far enough that it didn't sling out. I don't know. I shut my eyes when he jumped back - doh! Then, I worked with my hand on his nose from the side and messed with his ears and got him all calm again. Gave him some carrots. I introduced him to Mr. Steve, my other side neighbor. He said he is enjoying seeing the little girls ride. We had M__n over and she rode double bareback with E on Matt. Clothes are in the hot water wash and I hope I didn't swallow any bot fly eggs!!! All is calm, all is bright. I'll have to get some more wormer and do Matt again ASAP. I'm going to work soon.