A few days ago, I posted Part I of this segment, which covered the barn and stable areas. Part II will 
cover the paddock and pastures. Everyone ready? Here is what Eddie has to say:
"I just love to be turned out, so that I can socialize and play with my buddies. Being that I always love to play, there needs to be enough room for me and my buddies to do that.
"The area near the barn is usually dusty or dirty (depending on whether or not we have had rain) with no grass growing (darn). I just love to roll in this area for a good back scratch and a good mud bath. For some reason my owner doesn't seem to like it when I roll, especially if it is muddy or after I have had a bath. I don't know why, it feels so good. Anyway, the humans call this area the 'paddock'. From what I understand, after overhearing their conversations, this is an area for sacrifice, so that the grass in the pasture will not be disturbed during certain times. I don't disturb the grass. I just eat it.
"The other area I love is what the humans call the 'pasture'. That is where I get to run and exercise on 
my own, and chase my buddies around for a good game of tag. Sometimes I try to play tag when my owner comes in to the pasture, but it is not appreciated. I think it's a lot of fun to involve my human buddy. I don't know why humans don't like it.
"The pasture is also where my pals and I graze the tasty, lush, green grass. I prefer not having to eat around the weeds since they are just in the way. From my understanding, the ideal is to have an average of 1 acre of property per horse. By the way, what's an acre? Oh, I don't care, as long there is plenty of grass to eat.
"Another thing that is a mystery to me is the fact that the pastures are divided with fences. As a matter of fact, it is divided into 4 parts. Sometimes I'm allowed to go into one for a while, then the next, and so on. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that the grass is eaten down to the ground and it is difficult to eat then.
"I have noticed that the humans tend to walk the pastures from time to time and pick up garbage and debris. I believe they do that so that I do not hurt myself when we horses end up playing and running around. That's good. This way that man with the needle won't come out to visit me. I really don't like to see him around here. He pokes me too much. For some reason he only comes out when I don't feel well.
"One more thing. Make sure there is plenty of water available for us when we are turned out. We have to have lots of water to drink to wash down our food and for when we are thirsty."
I believe that Eddie pretty much covered the topic of pastures and paddocks. Eddie will cover the topic of fencing in Part III. Hope you are looking forward to it.
