Thursday morning

Good Thursday Morning All,

It was a nice brisk 37 degrees this morning. I know it is much colder in other areas of the country but for us this is quite a change. However, it is going to be warmer this weekend.

Well, it sounds like our SPECIAL Little Big Ones are adjusting quite well to their new life. I am very happy for Lisa and I am truly happy for Hope and AJ; however it does not change the fact that they are truly missed by everyone at MHR.

I have been observing Ruby and Sampson, the round pen is really a good place to do this. She reminds me very much of a domineering old housewife and he the henpecked hubby. Last night, I was sitting outside about 10:30 and was watching them. He was standing there trying to nod off, she was standing at his left rear flank. All of a sudden, she reached over and bit the dock of his tail which sent him scurrying away and her in hot pursuit chasing him with her frying pan. We are going to give him some relief though. We moved Dublin and Shania into a large large pen together (which is working great) and Sampson and Ruby will have their own pens but will be next to each other. Hopefully this separation will give him the rest he needs from her "STINK EYE."

All the horses are doing so well, and I am happy for this. Muffin and Acey will be celebrating their 41st Birthdays here very very soon and Rocky will be turning 40. It is truly truly amazing, considering Acey and Rocky came from very poor situations. Muffin had been very well cared for..retired from Team Roping, sent to a Therapeutic Riding facility and then to MHR. In fact Muffin has been very frisky as of late, and his appetite is incredible. The joint supplements that all of you helped purchase has truly made a huge difference in him. His back injury (in his spine) seems to be feeling better as he has been doing some running and stopping rapidly and I actually think I see a smile on his fuzzy little face.

Well, I do have to get rockin' and rollin' this morning as I am by myself this morning. Rob has already left for work and Big Joe had an appointment in Vegas this morning..so there ya go.

Everyone have a great day!!

Stephanie