But Shammy...the Vet volunteered to lend a hand, which means he was probably already there for an unrelated matter.
Ok! You are not helping. I was sniping at Barcaldine. Satisfied! So, the vet volunteered. That's a minor issue. Goody for Barky. You and Mood Swings have weeded me out. So there. Bet both of you are happy now!
I was enjoying this thread so much and now you've ruined it for me. Now I've got nothing to do and the "Inbreeding and Unsoundness" thread is not fun anymore. BenB, Bast, Parlo, El Prado, DDT, Sailor Kenshin, etc have taken over and I can't get any attention. Now, I'll have to go back outside and find something constructive to do. Maybe I'll stay indoors today and clean out the toilets. I know something about that.
In my defense, if you think about it, between snipes I did provide some good advice for horsemen working alone with horses. Always wear protective clothing and keep the cellphone speed dial on 911. So! My post wasn't a complete waste of time. And just so you know, I'd have left the unruly colt out until the Vet left. A bucket of pellets is great motivator to get young horses to move. Besides, Vet gossip can be malicious. Can you imagine the field day they would have with a "nasty chap" like me who couldn't handle an unruly colt?