Good Morning,
Everything here at MHR is doing well. We have been busy doing our daily routine plus some additional duties. All of the horses are doing quite well. Allison (volunteer) who comes on Fridays spent time with Phred. She has a soft spot in her heart for him. We recently found out some interesting information regarding him (Phred). He has had several homes, and at one time was called Rusty. I think Phred fits him though. He was quite the trail horse in his earlier days according to the information we received. He has filled out so very nicely. He loves to be groomed, but is still wary about his head being touched. Once he realizes you are just going to brush his face he relaxes and enjoys it.
Rocky the TB who is being fostered by my parents (last three years) turned 39. I was there with Rob while he was having his feet done. Out of curiosity I lifted his upper lip to see if he had a tattoo. He does but it is very difficult to read as it has faded. Wish I knew an easy way to read it. He is such a sweet horse and keeps little old Cocoa (mini-mule) company. Cocoa is doing well, he is 40+ yrs old. He had his feet done as well. He still has an ornery streak in him though when it comes to feet trimming time. It is truly amazing though, he is blind and moves around his area with no problem and will even kick out at Rocky if he sniffs him too much.
We introduced Levi to the football team on 1/4. We did this after they all finished their morning meal, as we wanted to reduce the aggression factor. He was excited as was the rest of the team and they all ran around bucking and kicking. He did challenge Wally but that lasted only a moment, as Wally let Levi know this was his herd. Levi accepted this, but not so graciously at first. All is well though . Rosie of course has her own fan club, and it appears Trooper is the President of this Club. He will allow the other fans near her when he wants to, otherwise it is backoff! Misty is doing great, she is such an easy going girl, so sweet and charming. Always the lady. Dumplin and Tubby what a pair. Dumplin was grooming Tubby's back, and of course I did not have my camera, but Tubby looked like he was in heaven with the expression on his face. Buttercup has had no breathing problems since she has arrived at MHR and has put on a great deal of weight since her arrival. She is kinda of a bossy mare but not mean. Just a mare.
Have a wonderful day all
Stephanie
