The horses are enjoying autumn, which has finally brought us fall-like temperatures. The few scorching days we had earlier in October left us feeling tired and dusty, but we’re pretty good at recovering. Most rescue horses have had it worse and have come back.
Now that Sheldon has fully recovered from his head shaking syndrome and is back to his old self, he’s back in the pasture with the other horses..and liking it! There is a gate between him and the other horses to “keep the peace” (Sheldon brings some pecking order issues to this group!), but they all seem to enjoy being fully back together as a herd. Sheldon is the last one turned out in the morning, and Party Girl (our one mare) waits at the gate for him to be sure all are accounted for. She has put herself in charge of attendance!
We are so lucky, two-leggeds and four-leggeds, to live on a ranch where we have some natural space to stretch our legs and breathe in the air during this horrible pandemic. (We two-leggeds wear our masks and practice social distancing when we leave the ranch.) Perhaps the most important thing to remember during these stressful times is to give our best care and attention to all of those with whom we share this planet, human and animal alike. (And I want to include the coyotes, whom my husband refers to as “the bad boys!”)
Glad you are all safe and sound and the horses are happy and healthy. Looking forward to a new and better year.