Back in October, I went to a Roman re-enactment at the Parthenon in Nashville. In addition to the re-enactment, Champion One Productions was filming a trailer for their upcoming film, “The Charioteer.”
Quite a few people attended. Some unedited, unlabeled pictures are available. (Some of the images are pretty large.) Several legions were there, including Legion XXIV.
One of the highlights of the day was seeing a reconstruction of a Roman cavalry saddle available from Deepeeka Industries, an Indian company that specializes in historical reconstructions of armor and arms. The reconstruction seems a little strange–especially to ride in. Supposedly it was built to be a pack saddle and a war saddle, which explains the taller back pieces.
Well, she is at it again. Houdini Horse has figured out how to take off the grazing muzzle. This time not by rolling and wiggling it off over her ears. This time she catches the muzzle basket on the fence and pulls it until the safety snap gives way. She walks away, leaving the muzzle hanging neatly on the fence for us to collect before feeding her.
Some days having a really smart horse is a pain. But still gives a laugh.
For the first time since the trail ride where Isis bruised her feet, I actually got to ride. Her rain rot has mostly cleared up and she has been doing much better. I’ve lunged her several times over the past week, and each time she has done very well.
She seems to move a little stiff in her hocks. However, that will be something to tackl after everything else. At least it seems to work out after she warms up.
The vet came out to x-ray Isis’ feet and make sure that her feet have fully recovered. I was so proud of my little mare. First she was examined for soundness. In the large ring, I freelunged her so she could move about and strut her stuff… She was so good. Perfect, really. One of those rare occassions where she did everything I asked as if she could read my mind. The vet students were most impressed.
She stood perfectly for the x-rays, and was quiet while everything was being done. Such a patient mare when things are being done with her.
Now we get to wait until the results are in from the x-rays…
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