Another Beautiful Day

Karin had arranged to take Bethany and Bill trail riding at Middle Grove this morning. Bill has a 4 wheel drive truck that could easily drive back to the herd so mom and I came along. Once we found the herd Mike and Diane showed up, Diane was driving the 4 wheeler while Mike was driving the tractor. Mom hitched a ride with Diane on the 4 wheeler, Karin saddled up Sally and between the both of them they rounded up the herd.

Now to be honest the only horse needing rounding up is Cookie. She is a smart pony and knows if people show up she is going to work. She tries to run for freedom but gives up pretty quickly.

 Eliza above will  need to come back to the farm soon. She is due May 21st.  Marika below is due July 8th.

Ayanna had just taken a roll in the pond to cool off. She is due June 30th.

Oksana will need to be brought back in the next batch. She will be 2 years old June 16th and will be taught to drive. She needs a good grooming to remove some burrs in her forelock and mane.

 The babies were so funny, all three were playing together and none of them were near their moms when we arrived. It is good for the foals to have other foals as companions. Although Lily's colt as the youngest thinks he is the boss and teases the girls, typical boy.

Above Jewel had just taken a roll in the mud and Mika was getting ready to when Mike waded in and stopped him so he wouldn't have to tack up a muddy horse. Below is Bill on Missy and Bethany riding Cookie as they wait for Mike and Diane to get their horses tacked up.

The five horses used today were Mika, Bunni, Sally, Missy and Cookie. 

After the trail riders took off mom and I took Bill's truck back to the gate locking it away from the horses. We wouldn't want to welcome Bill into the family then let the horses destroy his truck. For some reason the horses are fascinated by vehicles and want to taste them. We decided to head to Norris next. Anni and Jessica were watching the Herman grandchildren. That was kind of funny, the girls were making mud pies while the boys were making sand cakes.

After our pleasant morning it was time to get back to work. Mark and I worked on emptying the 2003 Kiefer built trailer. Rhoda arrived home to give Darcy a ride in the golf cart. One of Darcy's favorite things to do. She gets so excited riding around she lets the whole neighborhood know by her barks how happy she is.

Jenis and Hadassah were teased and both still in. Hadassah was covered by Killian while Jenis was covered by Evan. We sure are praying Jenis conceives this time. Paris was given her medicines then the horses grained. Mark hauled a wheelbarrow load of hay for Holly so she could be left out until tonight. It was such a pleasant evening it was tempting to leave Zalena and Holly out all night but didn't. I just don't want to take a chance on Zalena delivering outside.