The Great Carrot Scandal And Karma’s Epic Fit

Send us Fan Mail Fall is creeping up at 9,300 feet, and that change sharpens everything: colder nights, the pressure to get chores done faster, and the reality that an off-grid life does not care about a weekly publishing calendar. We’re Russell and Alex, and we’re resetting our routine so the podcast stays fun, honest, and doable with the work that comes with living high in the Colorado Rockies. From there, we get into what’s been on our minds most: senior horse care and the daily decisions behind keeping Merlin comfortable. We talk through a recent vet visit, why herd dynamics matter when you’re managing an aging horse, and what happened when we tried separating Fern for her own good. We also share farrier updates that made us feel hopeful, including how hoof condition can show real progress over time, especially with therapeutic pads and careful trimming. And yes, there’s barn comedy with a point: Karma’s full-body meltdown over a tiny piece of carrot that Fern got last. That “last bite” lesson turns into a surprisingly useful window into horse behavior, fairness, and how to prevent unnecessary drama at feeding time. We close with a couple of classic off-grid surprises, including ravens that now act like they belong with the herd and a teaser about aggressive fall wasps that have become a real nuisance. If you enjoy off-grid homesteading, horse behavior, equine Cushing’s disease conversations, farrier and hoof care details, and real talk about quality of life, subscribe, share this with a horse friend, and leave us a review.