Animals
- Grammie And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
I have been accused of exuding a little too much positivity from time to time.Today I will completely undo that.You see, every once in a while a day comes along that tries my soul.Not just a little...like when the dogs get sprayed by a skunk...but a little...
- Spring Fever
The past few days have gifted us with highs in the 60's.A major case of Spring fever has invaded every cell in my body. (Sadly with today's gale force winds, the warmth is blowing out and cold air is rushing in to remind us that...
- Jumping For Joy
Yesterday was "well drilling day" at the barn(our old pump destroyed by lightening,the old well walls collapsed). Because of the noise, the horses spent the day out in the pasture...a little longer than usual. I had been wanting to work with my tiny...
- Equi-canine Playtime
With help like this, who needs farmhands?? Every morning and evening as I clean up after the horses,Sammy and Ollie play their favorite game.It's a universal game for children of all species, all over the world. Known to most of us as "Tag", Sammy...
- Together At Last!
I have been hesitant to put the "Bigs" and the "Littles"together in the same pasture to graze...fearing for the safety of my tiny horses. That is until the other day, when I took the Bigs to the upper pasture and heard the cries ofthe Littles as...
Animals
A Job For Sam
Sam and Oakley are two of the most energetic dogs I have ever met.
They need lots of exercise.
They also need a job.
Oakley is the hunter.
He patrols the woods and keeps the predators away.
Because of him, our chickens and ducks have
suffered no attacks this year.
Sam is just starting to develop his farm skills.
Two weeks ago, Sam was a chicken chaser,
and not a trustworthy farm dog.
Now, he is completely safe around the birds.
He's a very good pupil and learns fast.
The past few days he has been helping round up the horses.
Each afternoon, Sam runs around the pasture
chasing the horses back to the barn.
The Bigs are usually the easiest to get moving.
Sam and Oakley stand guard at the gate,
until I get there to close it.
The Littles are a bit tougher.
Coming back to the barn is not their favorite activity.
It usually takes a halter and lead rope to bring them back.
Sam seems to understand this process,
and helps me bring in Red
while I lead Ollie.
Good job, Sam.
I think we found your job!
- Grammie And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
I have been accused of exuding a little too much positivity from time to time.Today I will completely undo that.You see, every once in a while a day comes along that tries my soul.Not just a little...like when the dogs get sprayed by a skunk...but a little...
- Spring Fever
The past few days have gifted us with highs in the 60's.A major case of Spring fever has invaded every cell in my body. (Sadly with today's gale force winds, the warmth is blowing out and cold air is rushing in to remind us that...
- Jumping For Joy
Yesterday was "well drilling day" at the barn(our old pump destroyed by lightening,the old well walls collapsed). Because of the noise, the horses spent the day out in the pasture...a little longer than usual. I had been wanting to work with my tiny...
- Equi-canine Playtime
With help like this, who needs farmhands?? Every morning and evening as I clean up after the horses,Sammy and Ollie play their favorite game.It's a universal game for children of all species, all over the world. Known to most of us as "Tag", Sammy...
- Together At Last!
I have been hesitant to put the "Bigs" and the "Littles"together in the same pasture to graze...fearing for the safety of my tiny horses. That is until the other day, when I took the Bigs to the upper pasture and heard the cries ofthe Littles as...