Some answers and the meet 'n' greet

I had a few questions in the last few posts that I'll try to answer here.

Anna asked, " How well do horses remember their herdmates? Will they be happy to be back together?" ( Thanks for commenting Anna, always nice to hear from new commentors!)
I think horses remember each other quite well. They have wonderful memories! As to happy- I think it plays out in herd dynamics, the re-introduced horse has to find its place back in the herd hierarchy.

Belle was watching Gussie with soft eyes

Aurora asked if I saw signs that they recognized each other- I would say that they did although the greeting was interrupted by Rosalee being protective. If Belle and Gussie were alone together it probably would have been mellower.

I decided to pen up Rosalee, for now she can stay in the foaling pen until Gussie and Belle have bonded again. Rosalee is protective of Mesa, so this is the best way to keep peace in the herd, and it is a good thing for Rosalee to have a shelter to herself. I did set up another smaller tub for water that will be easier  to clean the ice out of. Hopefully warmer weather will be here soon!

I haltered Belle  and let Mesa  greet Gussie on her own.

She was curious but unsure.

Gussie was very kind, you can see that Mesa had just pinned her ears here, but that was about it. Then they all went to peacefully eating their hay.

I love the serenity!

After a bit I took her over to meet Beamer. He was quite vocal but well behaved. Gussie perked up and lifted her tail, but was otherwise quiet. Then back into the mare pen, where I spent some time brushing her.

Her mane is beautifully long but quite thick and stiff. Once we are in warm weather I'll give her a bath and get some conditioner in it.

Today will be a low key day, give them a good bonding day, then tomorrow I'll start work on Gussies feet.