OK, I will reveal the secret of a very active digestive system.
Every day, Humphrey has an apple, (given by hand in pieces that I bite off for him), and a carrot that is chopped up and mixed in with his main food.
This is a mix of:
This is very soft hay that has been soaked in molasses. It actually smells quite nice!
These are like dried dog food, but for horses and ponies. In addition, he has a supply of hay in his stable and a field full of grass and clover to graze on. A lot of the other ponies are left to graze for their food, but Humphrey is a spoilt brat and is enjoying the good living.
On a slight change of subject....
I took these while collecting poop this morning:
The message? No matter how much shit you have in your life, you don't have to look far to find something to be happy about.
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He sounds like a great pony. I love the flowers, what kind are they?
Betty - I think they are clover. They are new to the field because my mum use to pick clover for Humphrey to eat. The seeds clearly survived his digestive system and he now has a constant supply of fresh clover.
I wish we had clover like that! it's beautiful, thanks.
Terrific message, and one I'll have to remember!
I'm curious now to know how your mom acquired Humphrey. Was he wild at one point? Bought as a pet? And does he work for his living - or just plain spoiled like you mentioned?
LOL! That's fantastic.
ShadowRun300 - My mum spent a few years living in Scotland. A place nearby did pony trekking and they bought Humphrey as an addition to their mounts. Unfortunately, Humphrey had other ideas and refused to let anyone ride him, so the owners were going to sell him off for dog meat. Hearing about this, my mum stepped in and bought him instead. He spent a few years living with her (she had a croft with a load of fields) before moving back to Kent with her.
Humphrey is now in his early to mid 30s (we can't be totally sure) so is an old man now. A couple of years ago the vet said he would not last the winter, but he is looking as good as ever right now!
Riot Kitty - Glad you liked it.
What a great story, RC. Thanks for sharing!
Well, he does sound a bit spoiled. The ponies I know eat hay, not soaked in molasses, and the occasional oats. He got a special break when your mom became his mom!
ShadowRun300 - No problem - I guess it has been a while since I told his story here!
Abby - I think you are right, but he played a dangerous game...
So true. Humphrey is definitely living the life of Riley.
Well, I think if you're going to have pets, they ought to be spoiled. Your mom clearly agrees with me!
I love the moral of the story!
No... not clover! Self-heal.
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