Update on Blind Helen

Helen is thriving out on the new land with her herd. She not only has her mother, Lily looking out for her but both of her full sisters, Ciera and Ayanna, also keep a close eye on her. It is very hard to remember she is blind, she comes running up with the herd when a trailer pulls up. The pictures below were just taken 9 days ago.

She still enjoys a good scratching, when she hears our voice she is one of the first to ask for attention. She knows how to find water and is not afraid to get all the way in the lake to cool off. If she doesn't sell we won't be upset at all. Our plans for Helen are: at 2 she will be introduced to driving and at 3 we will start her under saddle and breed her to either Evan or Killian. I'll see if we can hire Steven Marchal to come out to Middle Grove before Hurricane Isaac gets here on Saturday to ride Lily for a video. Helen has amazing movement and will pass that along to any offspring she produces. Helen is old enough to wean but she doesn't spend much time nursing any more and Lily is not losing weight so there is no reason to be in a hurry for that. Sangria, Clair and Prissy were covered today.