No visitors allowed!

SUNDAY 8th April

Easter Sunday was for us a normal Sunday. Being a household of fairly scientific atheists Easter Sunday meant nothing more than a day without any shops open.

I was up at the yard in the morning as is usual now and a Chico was more than happy to go for his in hand grazing. I just had to stand like a spare part with a constant 'crunch munch' sound in my ear. Take a bite, chew, take a bite chew, take a bite, chew...I have no idea when Chico actually swallowed what he was eating but boy he was going at it like something possessed.

Chicos wound is healing well, no signs of infection or swelling and the stitches are still in place. It was clear by the layer of bedding on his rug that Chico had enjoyed a roll in the stable last night, I'm not sure I think it is a good idea but where else does he have to roll.

My mother accompanied me to they yard in the afternoon to see Chico, having not seen him for some time. Chico was happy enough to let her graze him in hand but we were surprised to find he wasnt too keen on having someone else in the stable. I figure he is so used to just having me, his mum, in with him that any body else with me must be a vet (that being the only time someone else is with me). The faces he was giving my mother were a picture, he was one grumpy lad. My mother ended up being cast out of the stable to sit on the wall and wait for me, once she had gone Chico became all soppy with me again wanting cuddles and loves. He is a very silly boy, evidently no visitors are allowed!

I have managed an hour and a quarter in hand grazing both days over the weekend and with unlimited hay and breakfast and tea Chico isnt quite as skinny looking as he was the day I got him home. He is on the mend and I am looking forward to the vets visit next Wednesday to see what she thinks.