Friday, December 31, 2010

Pearl's Mani and Pedi

While my parents were here, I took advantage of my dad's skills.  I asked him to please bring his horseshoein' tools so he could take care of Pearl's feet.  They had grown out so bad.  I'm a bad donkey owner!  Most of them had broken off but they still needed tended too.

Dad was gracious enough to help his daughter out. ;)




I sure wish my parents lived closer.  There are lots of things they could teach us.  He had tried to tell me before that I or the husband could trim them.  Just get a rasp and nippers.  But I told him I didn't think it was that easy!

Thank goodness for parents!

16 comments:

Nancy Grossi ~ Churned In Cali ~ The Wife of a Dairyman said...

Parents ARE the best:) They're always willing to help out, no matter what! Happy New Year!

Mama Mess said...

You are right! Folks are the best! I sure don't know what I'd do without mine!

LindaG said...

Learn from them while you can. ♥

Happy New Year!

Sherry Sikstrom said...

So nice, yay for your awsome dad! Happy New Year Kit!

Mikey said...

Lol, your dad is right! Get under those critters girl!! You can do it! I want pics or video when you do.

What a great dad :)

Mikey said...

Happy New Year!!

Vaquerogirl said...

Yea Daddy!
Happy New Year to you all!

Gail said...

Now that was a wonderful gift!

Have a happy new year.

Kellys said...

We have a stand similar to that in the garage....it belonged to Greg's dad when he was working horses.....

Sure wish I had gotten to visit with your family while they were here, they just didn't stay long enough. Maybe next time......

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Rising Rainbow said...

It's not that easy. I've tried it. I don't have enough strength in my hands to nip off a thing while still controlling where the nipping is done, minor little detail. I can't believe how tough a hoof can be. Farriers make it look so easy..........it is NOT easy.

Kellys said...

NO WE DON'T HAVE ONE IN THE GARAGE!!! I just remembered that Greg sent that stand to you guys....yes, you can do the trimming, you got part of the equipment!!!

Paige said...

Screw that--way too hard of work, especially donkey feet. They are like diamonds they are so hard.

Pay a man--cheap insurance for your back

Shirley said...

Pearl looks like she's co-operating nicely!

CTG Ponies said...

It's great that he was able to help. And you could trim yourself - I do all of mine.

Nicole said...

Yey for parents!!!

BridgeEtta said...

That's a mighty good dad.