when the twins turned eight years old. they started den chores that included caring for the horses they mucked the stalls every day to remove manure and lay fresh straw. They neatly hung ropes and cheched halters for flexibility They made sure that brushes. sponges. hoot picks, and sweat scrapers were clean and orderly. They checked the tack n to see that first aid kits and other medical supplies tor the horses were in place. they cleaned and organized the horses tack and equipment. The
twins took turns feeding the horse. Sometimes they fed them grains. but usually they fed the horses fresh alfalfa and water