He arrives in a Toyota ute.
As arranged,
But I had forgotten.
Steel box on the back,
Doors flung open to retrieve his tools
Dons the leather chaps.
Carries a hoof stand, knife and file.
She's not keen.
Moves her foot and pushes with her head.
Kicks over the stand.
Dogs eye the shavings with anticipation.
I hold her head and try to reassure her.
I watch that she doesn't try to bite.
He's gentle, softly spoken,
Knowledgeable,
Refreshingly polite and respectful.
We discuss breeding and attitude and Latin.
Hippopotamus means water horse.
Probably have a common ancestor.
Ten minutes and the job is done.
And that it for another six weeks or so.
Our ponies' podiatry
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