Well today I woke up and looked out my window to see that the fence line was practically lying on the ground thanks to the 10-25 mm of ice rain followed by almost a foot of snow! The fence by the house was in much better shape then the fence up the road. So Andrew and I climbed onto the tractor, and drove down the road with the feed for the five up there and some hay. When we got there we weren’t surprised to see that the fence was pretty much non-existent due to all the extra weight it was bearing. And pleasantly surprised that everyone was still in where they should be!
We hummed and hawed about what we should do, I was ready to go back to the house and start walking them back to the house in pairs, but then Andrew suggested we let them follow the tractor with the hay on the trailer. I wasn’t too sure if that was going to work, but once they all spotted the hay they were more then willing to follow along behind.
Chance and Dessi took a few detours on the way back, Andrew drove slowly while I walked behind everyone to ensure they didn’t detour too far and we made it back to the house with no real trouble. It didn’t take long to move everyone into the paddock with Blue, Kallie and Lexi. This wasn’t exactly what was planned for the introductions of the two herds. Granted everyone had met before except for Kallie, Ripley and Storm. All in all it was uneventful, Kallie let out a few squeals and lifted her hind end towards Chance, while Lexi ran around bucking and rearing at any of the horses from up the road – even her own mother and “surrogate” father.
I’m very happy to have everyone next to the house, will certainly make my life a bit easier, once everyone gets into a good routine for going in the feeding stalls anyways.
My Partners
Moody Blue
Blue, is a 8-year-old Standardbred gelding: Blue has a very special place in my heart. I met him as a three-year-old stud colt that was stuck in a back corner of a musty old barn. He wasn't fast enough on the race track and they were worried he might come up lame if they pushed him too much so they were going to send him to the auction. It was love at first sight, even if I was a bit scared of him at first. He was a bit of a challenge at first, but once I found what worked well for him we were laughing. We have gone through a lot together and will continue to go through much more. He has taught me so much and is my closest companion. Blue is quite playful and mischievous, has a great amount of try and will do anything for a treat.
Chances R I'm Cool
Chance, is a 6-year-old sorrel overo Paint x Quarter Horse gelding: I first saw Chance in the back of a cattle trailer at the local auction, he was skinny, lanky, half of his mane and tail looked like they had been chewed off but something about him captivated my heart and I had to have him. A friend and I bought him and begun his training. He was a fast learner, eager to please and developed into a handsome well built horse. We sold him, as that was our goal and I instantly regretted it, but told myself that if it was meant to be he'd find his way back to me, and he did. Unfortunately he had become distrustful and fearful. I continue to build his confidence and help him to see the horse he truly is. He is as sharp as a tack, high spirited and sensitive.
Yellow Mount FWS
Kallie, is a 12-year-old bay tobiano Paint Horse mare: She originally came to me as a boarder, and I grew quite attached to the skittish and frightened mare. Her whole life she had never been given much reason to trust people or even want to try, but she is learning to trust me, slowly but surely. Kallie really thrives on the Parelli Natural Horsemanship, I believe she is glad to finally have a person that speaks her language. She is very quick to learn new things and we are flying through Level 1, she is so sensitive she is even working on some Level 2 and 3 On-Line skills. She has had 7 foals , the latest, Tru, arrived May 2009 and was welcomed it into the world the Parelli way. Raising her properly from the start of her life.
Dun Tru Perfection
Tru, is a 4-month-old red dun tobiano Paint Horse filly. She was born here at Meadow Brook Stables May 8th, 2009. She was imprinted at birth and has been handled daily. She is a wonderful addition to the crew. She is a quick and talented learner, always keen to learn something new. She is also fearless and has to be one of the first to check out anything "new" in the paddock.
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