Saynuk Family Stables

09/02/2024

Queenie is always up for giving kisses... even if she is last during Crunchies Time.

08/31/2024

While you do get Kisses, tonight our Queenie was being so cute... we had to rename the episode Crunchies & Cuteness 😍

08/31/2024

Post storm Crunchies Time was enjoyable. The Kiddos appetites were healthy and they were eager to have both grain and desert.

08/30/2024

We are all sitting in the 3 season room enjoying an evening with the family. Of course, we are doing so because of our current Amish Light conditions. The power has been out for over an hour and we aren't expecting it to be restored for at least another hour. The Government Supervisor is not impressed.

08/29/2024

We had to rush Crunchies as we had a storm coming in and I wanted to move them over so they could have access to the barn.

08/28/2024

Crunchies Time was plagued by Horse Flies. Those horrible things don't even seem to care about the fly spray. Ugh.

08/27/2024

We managed to get to Crunchies before the sunset. Hope you enjoy!

08/26/2024

Secret Kisses from the Kiddos as the sun sets during Crunchies Time.

08/24/2024

Crunchies Time brought to us by Which the Kiddos appreciated. Alfalfa and Molasses nuggets are a hit.

08/24/2024

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08/23/2024

Just sharing a relaxing Friday morning with y'all.

08/22/2024

Crunchies Time with extra treats. Again, the Kiddos didn't mind.

08/22/2024

The Kiddos are really enjoying this week's weather. Mild temperatures and green grass. YUM!

08/20/2024

Kiddos enjoyed apple treats, burnt peanuts, and a peppermint. They are getting spoiled! 😁

08/20/2024

Sonny and Meg received a care package from today. They were surprised by the package but warmed up to it once we opened it. Thank you for all the goodies!

08/19/2024

Was not expecting that. WOW! Chickens.🐔

08/19/2024

Oh for heavens. 😂🤣
Two things about this post...
1) The creative writing award goes to this author!
2) Absoluted cried reading this and needed to share!!!

I sat down in the cab of my CAT skid steer as I had done hundreds of times before. I fastened my seat belt, lowered the operator armrests, secured the cab door, and deactivated the auto lock, all part of a pre-start up checklist I fly through nearly on autopilot these days. I started the machine and began rumbling out of the barn doors and down the driveway on a mission to bring a new round bale out to all the hungry horses, but this would not be my day...

Unbeknownst to me, hiding in the roof of the skid loader was a three foot long black snake. What wormhole opened up to magically transport him in there is completely beyond my understanding, but there he was. In blissful ignorance, I rattled down the road looking on with anticipation as I jammed out to one of Taylor Swift's latest hits. Agitated with the fact that his house suddenly began to move (or perhaps he did not appreciate my eclectic musical preferences) the snake dropped down out of the ceiling and right down the back of my shirt.

Now, I don't really have a fear of snakes--in fact I feel like they're pretty cool--but when something large starts slithering down the back of your neck (taking the scenic route to your nether regions) you tend to freak out a little. Or a lot...

In this case... I'm not proud.... Sadly, however, when you want to flip your s**t the tiny cab of a skid steer, you aren't going to get very far, and your new reptilian friend is not going to be particularly impressed with your interpretive dance moves. The loader bucket in the way of the door opening. The controls were in auto-lock due to having removed myself from the seat to perform a spirited rendition of the Western classic "there's a f**king snake in my pants," and the only way to disengage the control lock out was to sit back down in the seat and strap back in (not a particularly appealing option with the snake now almost completely in my pants and making his way between my legs). I was hopelessly trapped in a level of hell Dante forgot to write about during his book. Calmly panicking as I weighed my options, I noticed the impossibly small emergency escape hatch. Lacking the ability to kill the snake, teleport, or set myself on fire, it seemed to be the only clear choice.

Never before had I taken such great care when unfastening my belt and the top button of my pants and ever so gingerly slide the zipper south. With the snake and I occupying the same underwear, it was my hope that as I exited the skid steer I could kick off my pants and liberate myself from the 10th level of Dante's hell. I pulled the red breakaway handle and carefully shoved the glass outward as I began to inch my way on top of the seat, out the window, and out of my snake infested pants. As if suspended by some sort of invisible cable I managed to levitate (ever so gently) out of the cab and over the engine compartment before making what felt like a ten foot leap into the air and hitting the ground running. I managed to kick off both shoes, part ways with my pants, and fish the snake out of my underwear all while moving like a lightning across the gravel driveway.

As I flung the agitated Nope Rope into the grass, the befuddled and somewhat exasperated faces of my equine companions spoke volumes of the silent judgments they were casting on their half n**e pet monkey streaking past their gate. Unflinching they stared on as I continued to make my escape down the driveway shouting a newly invented language. Their rhythmic chewing pausing for only a moment wherein I could almost read their thought bubbles "oh, the poor thing has forgotten how pants work again... Sigh, is the third time this week... We are surely going to hear about this from the neighbors... And this right here is why the house across the street never seems to sell" The cold uncaring gaze from the minis was perhaps the deepest And wound to my pride. "retreating from the thy foe? 'Tis only a pasture noodle... Coward!" It was not a proud day in the house of Kemp...

08/19/2024

Crunchies Time we finished off the last of the mini alfalfa hay bales. Meg even licked to bowl clean.

08/18/2024

I think I have been replaced as the videotographer!

08/18/2024

The Kiddos withstood the storms that rolled through here and we're eagerly awaiting Munchies & Crunchies Time.

08/17/2024

Mani/Pedi day for the Kiddos. I had a nice evening out with my Hubby so, Crunchies was a little late. They didn't seem to mind especially after getting burnt peanuts and apple treats.

08/16/2024

Crunchies Time was more of an apology to the Kiddos as I had started of the transfer of pastures with their worming paste. 🤮 So, followed it with grain and alfalfa treats.

08/15/2024

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Deb Burke, David S. Kerr, Sully Braymore

08/15/2024

Well, we made it official now. ABH Khurrem Al Abhar (a.k.a. Roxy) is now registered as part of our herd! I will now be on the lookout for her updated registration papers. 🥰🥰🥰

08/15/2024

Another relaxing evening Crunchies Time with the Kiddos. The heat way has finally broken and we are gently moving towards fall.

08/14/2024

Fresh apple, thanks Aunt Minny, for the Kiddos evening Crunchies Time.

08/14/2024

Just thought you might like a little Munchies Time with our Kiddos.

08/12/2024

Do you have room in your pasture for an Egyptian Sired/Egyptian Heritage mare?

Liberty is a 2007 girl out of Mahrcal and Fancy-Free Spirit. She is looking for a retirement home where she can be a beautiful lawn ornament or a companion for another horse. She has been well cared for and is in good health.

Located in Virginia. PM me for more information.

08/11/2024

We moved the Kiddos to the Lakeview pasture yesterday so, figured y'all would enjoy an extended Herd Crunchies Time.