Working out!

This is Cap, pulling a sled with 25 lb of weight.

Sometimes he thinks he can get out of his workout by laying down. Little does he know, we will take full advantage of that opportunity and clip his nails while he's down!

And in the end, he'll get his nails clipped, and a good workout!

Building muscles..

Visitors

Fun for the kids (until they fall off!)

But only if they can get past the smell!

We take all our favorites here, who wouldn't want to spend their vacation at the barn?

Work Day

Bathing

Weighing

Drying

Brushing

Clipping

Showmanship Clinic

Mom gets honorary showman! Honestly, there wasn't too much competition, but we'll take it!

Getting instruction for the show ring, then practicing with fellow FFA members.

Establishing a Routine

Feed: We started with 1 lb two times per day, gradually increasing to 1.5 lb two times per day.

Every day we change his water, and add 1 tsp. ammonium chloride to help prevent urinary calculi.

We clean his pen daily in an effort to keep him healthy and unwanted ailments at bay.

Practice makes perfect! 

We spend a minimum of 15 minutes per day getting ready for the show. 

We practice bracing, walking with the show chain, and general exercise activities.

Welcome to your new home!

Day 1: It is all so new and exciting!

Prepping the Pen