Messin' with Mesa

I made the halters, and fitted them last night.  I like to start them in halter when they are only a couple of days old; let them just walk around on the lead without putting pressure on, just following mama. I had to give Mesa a shot today of Vitamin E /Selenium to help with her legs so I got Ted and Dave to help and give her the first walkabout in halter.

I could spend all day watching her, she is so cute! I had to laugh at her when she was trying to get at an itchy spot on her back leg.

When I put Coulee's hay out, she immediately climbs on the pile... and pees in it.

Little rascal!!!

Who, me?

She is discovering the joy of getting scratches and pets, but with Coulee being so edgy I have to tie mama up or get someone to hold her to get quality time with baby. But Coulee is allowing Mesa a little more freedom of movement now.

She zips around quite a bit and is growing stronger every day.

 I gave Beamer some turnout time in the big grazing paddock today. He had to check out all the smells where the mares had been, and was more interested in grazing than ripping around. 

Once I actually get a fencer attached to the white tape, I can leave either him or the mares out there for a few hours a day. 

While he was out, I pulled up a chair and enjoyed the view. 💞

I'm hoping to be able to turn Coulee out in the main part of the mare pen as soon as baby's legs get a bit more sturdy- Coulee is craving green grass. But until then, if I can get Ted to help, I can lead baby out with mama for some hand grazing.