At my desert stables they have 80 head of horses on the rental string. Each one has his/her distinct personality and the wranglers have to know each and everyone of them. They have a saying there whenever a horse does something to stop working...they say "she a union horse" meaning that they belong to the "working horse union" that provides them with similar ...shall we say "entitlements" that any workers union would. When "Sally" felt she was over due for her 15 minute break...she did what she always does... she lays down on the job!
When her 15 minute break is over...the guys have to encourage her to get back up on the job. This time it took 2 of them a few minutes, then she reluctantly agreed to get back on the line!
Here's Spanky looking proud of the work he did just getting Sally up. She's sure got those cowboys trained!!!
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WOW, that is just to funny. Is she old? Spanky is lookin' pretty handsome there!!! heehee
ReplyDeletei would KILL star if she ever pulled anyting like that.
ReplyDeleteThat doesn't really look like Sally to me, but whatever you say! Maria used to do that, except she would fall asleep standing up, and then fall over! Got the message about our ride, so excited!
ReplyDeleteYikes, don't think I'd be too happy if one of my horses laid down while saddled! lol
ReplyDeleteFirst time visitor... don't know how I missed your blog but I love the looks of it, I'll be back!! :)
What a bugger.
ReplyDeleteThe poor saddles on her back. Have they considered a different career for her?
Poco tried to do that with me on him once ... just once. I'm with Jocelyn, and I DID!
ReplyDeleteThat was really funny!!! We live in a very pro-union area of the country -- I don't think too many folks around here would have a sense of humor over that...but then I never had a union job....
ReplyDeleteShe sounds like she's quite the character! Keepin those cowpokes on their toes!
ReplyDeleteOMG, Can't believe she did that with the saddle on and everything...I'd say she was done for the day! Funny post!
ReplyDeleteRomeo will try to lay down and roll in the round pen as soon as I bring him to work. I have started to break that little habit now because I don't want him ending up doing that with me on his back!! Some horses decide "when" they want to do something and it's a hard habit to break once started! Especially on the trail. How do I break it? I don't leave him unattended until we're done with the lesson! I watch his body language and can tell what he's thinking. If he starts to lay down, I move him around the pen....no time for lollygaging around on the job.
ReplyDeleteShe just needed a little siesta!!
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