Today was day three of working with the colts, and while I had the best intentions, I didn't make it out until late afternoon.
My goal had been to halter at least Ball Park, and maybe Party Girl. Each colt comes along at a different pace, so I didn't figure everyone would be ready. Taking things at a slower pace really helps build a good foundation for these babies to excel in the future.
I also wanted to get some pictures of Neptune's socks so I can get him registered. Well, sure enough, his feet were dirty enough I couldn't see where yellow ended and white started. Up to the house for warm water and a nail brush...
Hard to believe this colt literally has been handled for ten minutes over two previous days. Logan had a WTH moment when he came down and saw what I was doing ๐
Neptune is from our best cross, of Jinx and Barons Sunsana. Gentle, sensible, savvy, and will get the job done. Every time.
When we wean, we always give the colts a couple days to settle into the new place. This time it was more than a couple but on Monday we put them in the handling chute and rubbed on each of them a bit.
Yesterday, I went to town and so today was their second day in the chute.
Ball Park walked in first, and acted like it was his tenth time.
Rubbed this guy all over, belly, back, down all four legs and his head.
He's got a sweet, gentle demeanor, and a very kind eye. Two matching socks finish out the package๐
Message us if you'd like to come rub on him, he feels like a fancy furry blanket๐
He will be available after he's halter broke.
By Zan Par Jinx, and out of Big Bonnie, our Friesen/Percheron half draft mare.
Saturday we headed into Augusta for the 2nd Annual Augusta Ranch Rodeo scramble.
It was fast paced, well managed, and great watching.
We raised this nice buckskin gelding, Zans Rich Dude, aka "Johnny" who is ridden by Kody Weaver. Johnny was started and ridden by Garrett before he sold Johnny to Weavers. Johnny is out of a mare we purchased from Ashley Quarter Horses, and by our stud ZAN PAR JINX. Jinx throws incredible athleticism, mind and looks on all his colts.
At the end of the night, Kody and Johnny were on the winning team, took home a nice sized check, as well as a Montana Knife Company knife, Cinch jacket and a new rope.
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These coming two year olds are friendly, curious and not much bothers them. They're always up for a pet and scratches. Karma on the right, then Echo, Oro, and Zorro on the way left...they don't mind photo bombing every picture I try to take๐
Quarter Horses are for cowboys...
