Beth would’ve never done this a year ago. Trust and respect mean everything to these guys and it’s a process for some. I’m very proud of her ❤️
Rip, on the other hand would snuggle with a grizzly bear of it got him some scratches 🙄
Quin ❤️
Horses mourn just like people. Usually when we lay a horse to rest its mate will stand over the body, sniff, nudge, offer a whinny, but what happened Friday was intense.
When Phillip passed Quin seemed angry, snorting, ears pinned, pawing at the ground, standing tall over him.
George tried incisively to wake him up, he bit at his face, pulled on his lip, crow hooped around him, stepped on him, bit every part of his body trying to get him up. I was nervous if I’m being honest.
Dr Jaynes explained he just didn’t have the life experience to process this type of loss. If was heartbreaking to watch. We had to remove Phillip from the paddock and George pulled at him the entire time.
Fast forward to morning and the fence was down. When I got out there, I realized I had left Phillips blanket on the chicken coop (like I always did when it wasn’t on) and they had pulled it into the paddock (taking the fence with them) 💔.
If you think horses don’t have emotion, that they don’t grieve or feel loss, confusion, fear, you are very wrong.
To top it off yesterday George left. That on top of loosing Phillip has been brutal for Quin. It’s like she lost both her babies.
She’s getting extra love and I’m keeping an eye on her but watching the sadness she is experiencing just breaks my heart even more.
Hang in there mama I’ve got you ❤️
**clarification many people are worried about where George went, he is fine, he went to Jared’s ranch for training
Nap time
Not a care in the world and it makes my heart so happy ❤️
Volume up ⬆️
Quin & Phillip 🥰
How nobody adopted this puppy is beyond me 🤷🏻♀️🥰 🐮 🐶
How nobody has adopted this puppy is beyond me 🤷🏻♀️🥰🐮🐶
Mike & Church
❤️Mike…He loves his ladies ❤️
Kevin
Today I went for my first walk. I learned what cars were (they were scary but each time one went by I did this super cool spin thing and it saved me, “Mom” says I’m a genius). I learned what neighborhood dogs are (they wanted to eat me but I did not panic). I went to visit Sue next door, that was nice, and then I came home. “Mom” said that was enough exercise for one day. She was crabby because she fell in a ditch 🙄.
This is only day 3 of my halter training. “Mom” says I am a rock star and am going to make some kid very happy 😊
Sincerely yours…Kevin 🐮❤️
Lily
When you’re supposed to be cleaning paddocks but you’re distracted by the littles’ athletic demonstration 😂🥰❤️
Rip
Rip had another training session today. He was wonderful. He rode with the tarp, rode with the flag, worked with his feet some…he was even a little fiesty but easy to redirect which was great. Such a great horse ❤️
Who needs eyeballs anyway 🥰
The kids paddock ❤️
Yesterday was a long day. So while I went around feeding dinner, I spent a few extra minutes with everyone.
A few minutes to listen to them chew, watch their ears flick, hug them, smell them, scratch their favorite spots. To laugh at their quirks. To appreciate their little nudges, like check ins, as if to say “hey mom , love ya”. Time to thank them for making me a better person each day, and for keeping me going.
❤️The “kids paddock” -Quin-almost 5, Phillip and George are yearlings ❤️
Quin
I love her. Best worst horse ever. Quin❤️
Scotty
Scotty scraped up his back leg pretty good yesterday so while we’ve made progress in regards to his legs and feet, clippers and sprays are still a no go.
Since I would look ridiculous missing half of my teeth or a portion of my face he got his favorite conconcotion of sleepy juice.
Even half asleep it’s clear he’s less than impressed with me 😂.
🫣Sorry buddy I gotta laugh it’s for your own good one day you believe me.
**also I’ve been asked before so since there’s a perfect picture of it I might as well bring it up. I have the quick release ties. However, I use the quick release end on the wall. Why? If one of these guys is pitching a fit I don’t really want to be that close to them and if I release from the wall it allows a line to remain attached that I can use as a lead. Some will say that’s a safety hazard if the horse takes off, well so is the halter and the horse itself. A friend showed me this years ago and. I have done it ever since.
Babies
Baby updates…they’re yearlings now!!!
Odin loves his littles he was definitely meant for kids, Moose just signed up for his first clinic, George has been working with Jared on manners and space, Phillip, as you know, is making quality life choices, and Arthur is just living his best life…(his mom sent me this video of their last training session 😂😂)
