Since carpal tunnel surgery I have not been able to work with the boys any and it is beginning to show. I feed them twice a day, give then treats and look over them to make sure they are ok, but they are not being groomed or worked. Did not realize that a few weeks of this would be such an issue, but they are beginning to act like wild children....not listening, getting into my personal space, being pushy....just acting like spoiled brats. I thought that as soon as my hand was better, I'd work Nolan for a few days and then climb up on his back....now I'm thinking it might take a little longer than that. They all need a refresher course on manners....which will begin the first of next week (doctor's appointment Friday where I hopefully will get the OK to start using my hand full time).
Add to the "wild child" attitude the fact that Nolan has gone through yet another growth spurt and is no longer "roley poley" is just more frustration. I've increased the fat in his feed (not the protein) and the weight is slowly going on. Why is it that when I get him to the "perfect" weight he shoots up again? I'm beginning to think his name should be Clifford.
Despite the frustrations of my unruly boys and Nolan's never ending growth spurts, I dearly love my boys. Watching the play and interact with one another brings peace to me. I can't wait for the day when I can ride Nolan out on the trails. They are truly blessings in my life.
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