Bmyers
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Grand L3560 with LA805 loader, EA 55" Wicked Grapple, SBX72 BB, LP 1272 mower
I was heading to the farm, just driving along enjoying my morning. As I came over a hill in the road and found a big surprise standing there. I quickly came to a stop and engaged my hazards, working to get to the side of the road. I made it to the side of the road and got out.
I got my new found friend out of immediate danger, but now I was trying to figure out what to do. My experience has been with cattle and not horses. So, I decided to channel my inner most John Wayne and work on corralling the horse. I looked in the reflection of the SUV window and I realized that I was no John Wayne. So, I decided a better approach was to channel my inner Radar O'Reilly which worked.
My little friend came right on over and wanted a good head scratching. Yet, this led to the next problem, no rope, no treats, and when I started to walk away, to the house that was closest, but he started to wander about and head towards the road. I got him back on the side of the road. Decided to call the local sheriff department and they said they would send deputies to help.
While I was talking to the horse, another person stopped to offer assistance. He had a rope, so we could secure the horse. While he was holding onto the horse, I went to the closest house and sure enough, it was their horse.
The owner came out and we were able to get the horse safely back to his corral. Not the start I had planned for the day, but actually a great start to be able to help get the horse safely back home.
I got my new found friend out of immediate danger, but now I was trying to figure out what to do. My experience has been with cattle and not horses. So, I decided to channel my inner most John Wayne and work on corralling the horse. I looked in the reflection of the SUV window and I realized that I was no John Wayne. So, I decided a better approach was to channel my inner Radar O'Reilly which worked.
My little friend came right on over and wanted a good head scratching. Yet, this led to the next problem, no rope, no treats, and when I started to walk away, to the house that was closest, but he started to wander about and head towards the road. I got him back on the side of the road. Decided to call the local sheriff department and they said they would send deputies to help.
While I was talking to the horse, another person stopped to offer assistance. He had a rope, so we could secure the horse. While he was holding onto the horse, I went to the closest house and sure enough, it was their horse.
The owner came out and we were able to get the horse safely back to his corral. Not the start I had planned for the day, but actually a great start to be able to help get the horse safely back home.
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