He just turned 14. Strictly pleasure, trail riding, parades, maybe carry a flag at the rodeo. His "working" days are over. He's been a ranch horse in the past but the last 4/5 years he's primarily been ridden here in the mountains. Super gentle, bomb proof, sweet disposition.
"Ah, semi-retirement. It's gonna be fun" said Cochise.
Hoping for another 10 years. By then we will both probably need to be put out to pasture, lol.
That's a nice suggestion and since I did officially get him on Halloween it would seem appropriate. However, there is an old cowboy superstition about renaming a horse. Not sure I believe in it but I like the name Cochise, although Diablo has a nice ring to it.
Would he respond to another name?
Yep, that's probably why he looks happy. No more chasing steers, dragging calves, cutting cattle. Just hang around the stables, eat, get treats, and take my fat ass for an easy ride couple times a week.
"Susan Brown, program manager for Second Stride, a horse rescue nonprofit with farms in Prospect and Pleasureville, says it costs $900 per month to care for a horse, not counting veterinary or farrier costs."
Probably after a few weeks. Horses do learn. My riding buddy renamed his buckskin from Al to Doc because he is a retired dentist and everyone calls him Doc.
Actually not that bad around here. Board where I stable him is only $325 a month. Farrier every 2 months is another $125. Worming and annual shots maybe $200. Biggest expense with him was the 15K purchase price
Love you guys, but no, lol.
Plus, he gets to meet your lovely wife, maybe take her out for a leisurely stroll and make you jealous. That horse must be so happy!
Yeah, but doesn't follow the suggested Halloween theme, unless you want to change into a goblin, lol.
