While we wait patiently for our next outing with the boys (Bird's Hill in 2 weeks!!!), we have not been completely idle.
And now for the latest addition to our little herd!!! I'm very excited to present our new little Gotland Pony boy, 5 months old:
Gotlands are known for their attraction to children and steady demeanours. Already today, this boy has traveled to a knew home (effectively completing his weaning process), met new herd members and learned how to lead consistently. He's extremely smart! We've sectioned off the herd of 7 behind our trusty electric rope, which is at a height that he can march right under if he feels threatened at all. It took him not two minutes to figure this out. The herd is thus kept close by, being contained at the front of the pasture and he is free to seek out his new relationships at will. He's a very sweet personality, content to graze around you while you lounge on the grass beside him. He's very interested in Kaleb, even came for a bush walk with the three of us, all by himself! The hope is that he'll grow into the perfect match for our son. If the little we've come to know of him is anything to tell by, I think their respective soft but eager seeking of adventure will tie together beautifully. And now, just cause who can resist baby pics, especially of a pre-historic-looking mohawk-sporting baby: 
Patrick competed in an awsome local Cowboy Challenge Race. It was a excellent obstacle course that put all 12 riders and their mounts through their paces. From ground work to bareback, these riders gave their all! Patrick was quite proud of his 7th placement among peers and was ecstatic to make some connections with fellow MALE riders. It was too dark to snap any shots by the time things started rolling, but I did get some shots during set-up:
And now for the latest addition to our little herd!!! I'm very excited to present our new little Gotland Pony boy, 5 months old:
Gotlands are known for their attraction to children and steady demeanours. Already today, this boy has traveled to a knew home (effectively completing his weaning process), met new herd members and learned how to lead consistently. He's extremely smart! We've sectioned off the herd of 7 behind our trusty electric rope, which is at a height that he can march right under if he feels threatened at all. It took him not two minutes to figure this out. The herd is thus kept close by, being contained at the front of the pasture and he is free to seek out his new relationships at will. He's a very sweet personality, content to graze around you while you lounge on the grass beside him. He's very interested in Kaleb, even came for a bush walk with the three of us, all by himself! The hope is that he'll grow into the perfect match for our son. If the little we've come to know of him is anything to tell by, I think their respective soft but eager seeking of adventure will tie together beautifully. And now, just cause who can resist baby pics, especially of a pre-historic-looking mohawk-sporting baby:And finally, cause this blog is supposed to be about him, anyhow... Maximus. We're really looking forward to our first ladies' ride tomorrow! Well, I am. He's blissfully unaware of anything but dinner, right now. I did goof around with some groundwork tonight and he embraced the interaction whole-heartedly. I'm almost thinking he kinda likes me...
OMG that little thing is sooo cute! do these guys mature fast
ReplyDeleteHey! Long time no chat! Sorry, was out sick last week.
ReplyDeleteWe named the little guy Scout. They mature similarly to a horse. No riding for this one before 3, maybe even 4. The timing will depend on his physical and mental development, as well as Kaleb's schedule, all in that order.
I'm excited to take the same journey you have with KD. I know he won't be my mount, but I'm going to try very hard to mould a balanced, stable and reliable horse for Kaleb. I'm excited to pony him out on the trails!!
Tonight I finished his foot trim perfectly. Taught myself how to use the nippers on him, in fact! He's a million times better than Max for his feet - lol! - and almost as good as Bill already. Just give him dinner.
I heard a rumor that the paint arrived. I hope she lives up to expectations!