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~Mary Hunter

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Chewie’s Diary Week 55: In the dark

By on February 27, 2026 in Chewie’s Diary

Chewie has fully recovered from being sick and is happily participating in all of her normal daily activities again. However, I have still been going to the barn twice a day, as she finishes up her antibiotics. I thought it might be interesting to try some short training sessions in the evening. Before this week, […]

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Chewie’s Diary Week 54: Under the weather

By on February 18, 2026 in Chewie’s Diary

Poor Chewie has been feeling under the weather! Chewie has had a snotty nose and an upper-respiratory infection, and she felt pretty yucky for several days. However, the good news is that she is on antibiotics and is starting to feel a lot better. Chewie says, “Being sick is not fun!” I’ve been reflecting on […]

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