Good Saturday Morning to All!
We are still working on projects but they are winding down. We spent a wonderful evening with my parents, Joe, Theresa, Mikey and Amelia (grandchildren). We had a late evening dinner as my parents took us all out since one of the projects was theirs. It was nice to see the smile on their faces once it was completed. It is so nice to help those that have been there for us during our lives and have given so much of themselves.
Speaking of giving and feeling good, last night as we prepared to feed the horses several things occurred that I would love to share with you. As I walked out, the dust began swirling about, as I walked towards Baby B and Spirits area. First let me say, Baby B was out in their play area and Mr. Spirit was in his stall as they alternate, one will get all day out and one gets all night out. Anyway, as I began walking towards their area with their food, Baby B began running around squealing and kicking her heels up, a couple of really good crow hops, she continued this until I got closer, would run into her stall and then back out making the lap around the play area, meanwhile Spirit was in his stall standing in place and bucking, and making those tiny squealing noises as well. It was quite a sight to watch, dust and all. I looked at Baby B and told her to go to her room, and of course she did. My telling her to go to her room can be verified by the FOBs that were here Labor Day as they witnessed it first hand. She went in and I gave her the food she so wanted. I walked to Spirit's stall, gave him his food and he grabbed up a hay cube as I opened his gate, as I stepped back he came running out, did a lap kicking up his heels all the while chewing on hay cube, never to be out done by his cousin Baby B.
The other thing that really made my heart sing was I was able to stand and pet Jerri's nose with three consecutive strokes and she did not back away. She is beginning to trust and I feel this is quite an accomplishment since her arrival in January as a wild child. Boy, when these horses give they give back in a huge way, and it is when you least expect it. Big happy smile!!!!
Buttercup is beginning to display her fall and winter attitude, "The Ear Pinning." All summer long she really did not display this, but we noticed with weather changing she is feeling very spunky, she is all Bluff though. What a silly girl she is.
Whiskey yesterday decided he was going to challenge Levi. It started out by giving him the stink eye and slowly moving into Levi's area. However, Levi stepped up and you actually saw a light bulb go off in Whiskey's mind as if to say "What was I thinking?" So instead of chasing Levi, Whiskey decided it was safer to chase "John Wayne" the rooster who had sauntered into the outter perimeter of the football field.
Fred will be leaving the 25th of this month, and I need to get his measurements so that his new mommy can get him a blanket and a rain slicker. So many little things that we must get accomplished today and this is one of many.
Everyone else is doing well. I would like to thank you all once again for giving to the horses at MHR. They are what it is all about and being able to share their antics with you is because of YOU. All of you have made a difference in their lives and it is appreciated.
I do wish all a wonderful weekend, and for those with ailing family members and ailing furbabies we hope for a speedy recovery and know that we do keep you in our thoughts even though we may not say it all the time. Renew friendships and love as life is too short to harbor ill feelings. Smile at a stranger and hopefully they will pass it on.
Stephanie
MHR PMU horses
