tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post7820553810973725159..comments2024-03-29T10:02:03.510-04:00Comments on Vicki Lane Mysteries: Kate, Meet HannahVicki Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-73711104414209289652016-01-01T20:05:08.793-05:002016-01-01T20:05:08.793-05:00Went to school at Casey n son with Hannah....she i...Went to school at Casey n son with Hannah....she is the truth..get down lil womanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-89887806607575317912010-05-09T16:22:18.149-04:002010-05-09T16:22:18.149-04:00Thank you Vicki,
She is someone special.
Peace unt...Thank you Vicki,<br />She is someone special.<br />Peace unto you,<br />LarryDay Travelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05985287222244728755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-66442038369251043702010-05-08T20:01:46.360-04:002010-05-08T20:01:46.360-04:00Hello, Hannah's dad! I loved meeting Hannah an...Hello, Hannah's dad! I loved meeting Hannah and can tell that she's someone very special. We look forward to seeing her again soon!Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-64690351000395882882010-05-08T19:49:52.824-04:002010-05-08T19:49:52.824-04:00Hi Vicki,
I was sent a link to your blog with this...Hi Vicki,<br />I was sent a link to your blog with this post and want to say that I think this girl Hannah is, without question, the most wonderful young lady in the world.<br /><br />You see, she is my daughter.<br /><br />I wanted to say thank you for posting this about her. She really is a very wonderful person and daughter and I love her more than life itself.<br /><br />Bless your heart for taking an interest in her and what she does for a living.<br /><br />Again,<br />Thank you.<br /><br />Hannah's DadDay Travelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05985287222244728755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-74587021736248065272010-04-27T16:09:17.516-04:002010-04-27T16:09:17.516-04:00Hey, Tammy -- Good point, that -- about women.
H...Hey, Tammy -- Good point, that -- about women. <br /><br />Hi, Joyce -- I don't know that Kate was traumatized -- I think she's just never been handled much. She thinks she's one of the cows and has spent her life as part of the herd.<br /><br />But thank goodness for folks like Hannah and Trevor!Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-77202577829496047172010-04-27T16:03:39.490-04:002010-04-27T16:03:39.490-04:00Hi Vicki,
We also have a watch donkey. HIs name is...Hi Vicki,<br />We also have a watch donkey. HIs name is Doyle and he is a grey donkey like Kate. He is also suspicious of being confined and hates having his feet trimmed. We've had him for about 5 years and although he is somewhat better than he was at first, he is still a serious hazard to Trevor Burns, who continues to come back over and over despite being kicked and leaned on. We have had to resort to a twitch to get his back feet trimmed. He was about 12 years old when he came to live with us and the sheep and I wish i knew what trauma he experienced to be so terrified of the whole process.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03301472253393023649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-29851599625909555252010-04-27T09:37:41.942-04:002010-04-27T09:37:41.942-04:00Hi Vicki,
I'm sure you all are relieved that p...Hi Vicki,<br />I'm sure you all are relieved that phase one is done with Kate's hooves. It's like shearing here--no matter how tame or friendly the sheep are, their antenna go up the minute I start thinking about corralling them for the shearer. I think that sometimes women have an advantage in these sort of jobs, in that they KNOW they can't physically restrain or out wrestle the critter, so they tend to go the route of 'thinking like the animal' and being calm. Regardless though, whether male or female, knowing how an animal thinks, and reacts and working with them in that mindset makes all the difference. Thanks for a great post!<br />TammyTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02131066591477169851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-55777256385830452862010-04-26T21:52:09.661-04:002010-04-26T21:52:09.661-04:00Jennyfreckles -- Hannah definitely had a calm deme...Jennyfreckles -- Hannah definitely had a calm demeanor that helped with the whole process. But a halter and a rope were useful too.<br /><br />Kay -- Yes, we could use a lot more strong capable women.<br /><br />And brave, like Gayle said!<br /><br />No hoof paint, Deanna, -- that's for show horses. Kate's a working donkey -- guarding the cows against coyotes and roving dogs.Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-6243981076418733132010-04-26T18:05:39.182-04:002010-04-26T18:05:39.182-04:00Wow. That is one career path I think would be wis...Wow. That is one career path I think would be wise to avoid. Sounds terribly dangerous!<br /><br />Did they paint the hooves when done?Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17137773126591638229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-24606966224458763842010-04-26T18:00:58.326-04:002010-04-26T18:00:58.326-04:00I have seen this done to horses before. She's ...I have seen this done to horses before. She's pretty brave!!gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00894920637532415315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-83399875519798092122010-04-26T16:50:09.475-04:002010-04-26T16:50:09.475-04:00We need more Hannah's in the world. She looks...We need more Hannah's in the world. She looks like she could handle ANYTHING!Kathryn Stripling Byerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17867152753841610044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-45345634811684972922010-04-26T15:25:33.388-04:002010-04-26T15:25:33.388-04:00Interesting post - what a splendid job for a young...Interesting post - what a splendid job for a young woman to choose. I suppose she must be a bit of a horse whisperer, to get the animals to stand calm. Can you be a donkey whisperer?jennyfreckleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12221511824958069710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-49693337147274483302010-04-26T11:32:28.236-04:002010-04-26T11:32:28.236-04:00It's related to a French word, Vagabonde --
...It's related to a French word, Vagabonde -- <br /><br /> far·ri·er<br />Pronunciation: \ˈfer-ē-ər, ˈfa-rē-\<br />Function: noun<br />Etymology: alteration of Middle English ferrour, from Anglo-French ferrour blacksmith, from ferrer to shoe (horses), from Vulgar Latin *ferrare, from Latin ferrum iron<br />Date: 15th century<br /><br />Farriers shoe, horses, mules, and donkeys. Maybe even oxen, who are sometimes shod. Farriers also trim and reshape misshapen hooves (our Kate goes barefoot.) I don't think there's a related verb -- since the word comes from iron, having to do with the horse shoes it really wouldn't work for the cat's toe nails.Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-80506583499299622282010-04-26T11:22:51.080-04:002010-04-26T11:22:51.080-04:00I learned a new word today – farrier. I had never...I learned a new word today – farrier. I had never heard it before and would not know how to translate it as I did not know about this profession. But thinking about it, I see that it is needed for animals like your donkey. So to be a farrier is to take care of animals that way? Could I use it as a verb? I was farrying my cat (meaning I cut her toe nails?). Very interesting. Thank you.Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-81860747535923710852010-04-26T09:46:28.259-04:002010-04-26T09:46:28.259-04:00Independent as a hog on ice? I love it. Kudos to H...Independent as a hog on ice? I love it. Kudos to Hannah!Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-5199561964531519142010-04-26T09:30:29.052-04:002010-04-26T09:30:29.052-04:00Yeah boy, Victoria -- love to see such assurance!
...Yeah boy, Victoria -- love to see such assurance!<br /><br />Tatty -- donkeys (and mules) have a great sense of self preservation and are, therefore, innately suspicious of anything new.<br /><br />Martin -- I love those sayings too. I think that the hog on ice is from New England and I first heard bears with switches from a good old native Floridian.<br /><br />Pat -- she was a treat to watch.<br /><br />Thanks, Brian!<br /><br />Very dangerous, Sam. If that kick had landed, there would have been broken bones.<br /><br />Right you are, Jean. Those little birds have HUGE personalities!<br /><br />Yep, Carol, Kate was certainly walking better and didn't seem unduly freaked. Hannah will be back in three or four weeks to do some additional shaping -- we'll see how Kate does then.Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-64100794230302888492010-04-26T08:42:20.443-04:002010-04-26T08:42:20.443-04:00Good morning Vick! Loved this post!
That Hannah is...Good morning Vick! Loved this post!<br />That Hannah is one tuff cookie to choose this as her career, I really admire that! I think Kate, when all was said and done, liked her visit from Hannah.Carol Murdockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749285023748227382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-90883768881378648982010-04-26T08:13:06.790-04:002010-04-26T08:13:06.790-04:00It's good to respect an animal's personali...It's good to respect an animal's personality and disposition, just as much as a person's. Even my little cockatiel has his ways about him!Jean Baardsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05434387984631853462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-65996273517729564732010-04-26T06:47:58.061-04:002010-04-26T06:47:58.061-04:00What an adventure for Kate (and everyone else). I ...What an adventure for Kate (and everyone else). I never considered what a heavy duty and dangerous job being a Farrier was. Hannah gets my admiration. <br /><br />And thank you for educating this little city girl to the ways of donkeys. I'm a real animal lover and, at my old age, have had the opportunity to be around two horses this winter. <br />SamSam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358601435867848753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-39020094443830208322010-04-26T06:09:34.889-04:002010-04-26T06:09:34.889-04:00like a hog on ice...nice. very cool slice of life....like a hog on ice...nice. very cool slice of life...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-81756971762431046412010-04-26T06:01:49.529-04:002010-04-26T06:01:49.529-04:00Sounds like that was quite an adventure, but glad ...Sounds like that was quite an adventure, but glad Kate got her hoofs done and two thumbs up for Hannah!!! Having had a good sized male neighbor who was a farrier, and hearing his horror stories on occasion, I really have to admire her.Pat in east TNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11654095647835294718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-10925637418736582222010-04-26T02:57:22.864-04:002010-04-26T02:57:22.864-04:00Hannah seems to have it nailed (forgive the pun). ...Hannah seems to have it nailed (forgive the pun). I love the expressions, "..hog on ice.." and "..beat bears with switches.."Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494219959077922220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-32626558263847659822010-04-26T02:45:14.877-04:002010-04-26T02:45:14.877-04:00Haha, that look Kate's giving Hannah in the to...Haha, that look Kate's giving Hannah in the top shot really says it all, doesn't it? Glad the manicure went smoothly!tattytiarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408220720084181008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-89922472192256316742010-04-26T00:30:50.077-04:002010-04-26T00:30:50.077-04:00Great post, Vicki! One of my uncles was a Farrier...Great post, Vicki! One of my uncles was a Farrier and I remember thinking that it seemed like a pretty risky thing to do. He never got hurt, though. <br /><br />It's nice to see a woman in what used to be a traditionally male domain. GO HANNAH! <br /><br />And that Kate is a real cutie!Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10851516387194415387noreply@blogger.com