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Tess has a cracked hoof. It looks really bad, and needs something done I'm sure. We took photos of it last night and e-mailed them to our farrier, who works a night shift at his day job (I've always wanted to say that) so he could estimate the urgency. She's not lame at all, but it really looks as if she ought to be. John's wife Linda looked at the e-mail and told him over the phone that he'd better stop to see us on his way home this morning, so much to our surprise, he showed up at 7:45 just as Gary was headed off to a performance. I hurried out to the arena and John already was sending Tess around and around the pen to check for pain. No sign of that. He examined the hoof and agrees that she needs to be trimmed ASAP and probably will need shoes on her front feet to support the hoof until it grows out properly. We'll be keeping her indoors in a small area until Monday, when he can come back with his proper tools. This could be expensive, but fortunately I have the cash reserves right now if needed.

In a less serious vein, here's a meme I stole from Graystonethusky on LJ:

Your dating personality profile:

Liberal - Politics matters to you, and you aren't afraid to share your left-leaning views. You would never be caught voting for a conservative candidate.
Big-Hearted - You are a kind and caring person. Your warmth is inviting, and your heart is a wellspring of love.
Intellectual - You consider your mind amongst your assets. Learning is not a chore but a constant search after wisdom and knowledge. You value education and rationality.

Your Top Ten Traits

1. Liberal
2. Big-Hearted
3. Intellectual
4. Practical
5. Sensual
6. Wealthy/Ambitious
7. Adventurous
8. Shy
9. Romantic
10. Funny

Your date match profile:

Liberal - You need a person who has liberal opinions and beliefs. You are engaged by political discussions and would find a liberal viewpoint refreshing in a date.
Practical - You are drawn to people who are sensible and smart. Flashy, materialistic people turn you off. You appreciate the simpler side of living.
Shy - You are put off by people who are open books. You are drawn to someone who is a bit more mysterious. You want to draw him out of his shell and get to know what he is all about.

Your Top Ten Match Traits

1. Liberal
2. Practical
3. Shy
4. Intellectual
5. Funny
6. Big-Hearted
7. Adventurous
8. Romantic
9. Sensual
10. Traditional

Take the Dating Profile Quiz at Would I Date You