Do they call them cross ties because they make everyone cross?
Today Ace went out in the arena by himself. I'm sick and tired of how he is treating Hairy, and Hairy is only reinforcing Ace's dominance. All play dates have been put on hold until we can get him in with Face-Off who will not be pushed around. Ace was good, but finding himself alone he did immediately rinse his mouth. Then he started anxiously ripping hay out of the hay bag. I went and got my gelding and put him on the crossties so Ace wouldn't feel so alone. When we went out for a ride, Ace was fine.
Afterwards, we worked on becoming familiar with the grooming area. I've walked him in there each day, but have been unable to get him to stand. The farrier is coming tomorrow, so standing went to the top of my list of priorities. I shortened one cross tie (they are on blocker rings) and tied Ace to the wall, then moved the lead rope to the other side of his halter, and held that side effectively like a human cross tie, while Mom groomed him. I kept him in line by shoving him around a bit with the "wapper stick" and all went well. He did grow impatient, but I was fairly pleased with his behavior.
Stay tuned for tomorrow's farrier report!
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Has his other testicle descended yet? If so, when can they be removed (or did I miss this happening?)? Do you think this will help?
Not only has the second testicle not dropped, but the first one has receeded as well. To quote Mom ..."They're both gone... quick, sell him as a gelding!" LOL!
Yes, gelding would help immensly, and the day he is gelded, Mom and I are going to crack open the champagne!
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