In the summer, flies and bugs get into the ears of equines, they cause painful bites that quickly get covered in scabs – horseflies are about the nastiest form of life I’ve seen up here. We got some ointment for the pony, and she happily submitted to Maria’s tender care this morning. Chloe is a sweet girl, she was happy to let Maria do what needed to be done.
25
August
Doing The Ears
by Jon Katz