We had a lovely break in the clouds yesterday, and with 4 inches of fresh snow I couldn't resist getting out the Nikon and heading down to the barnyard.
The horses however were feeling pretty lazy and were more interested in snoozing in the sun than posing for the camera.
I spent some time hanging out with Mama Belle, and was rewarded by seeing baby bumping 3 times 😍
Only 3 more months or so to wait!
Moondance was snoozing too, but I convinced him to wake up a bit.
Doesn't he look impressed!
Wouldya just lemme sleep?
He made a half hearted attempt to play with the willow branch that I put in for them to chew on.
Nice booty, Moondance!
So I gave up and went to visit Jayne. Of course, he followed me.
Jayne wasn't about to move at all, and she let Moondance know that his presence was not welcome in true redheaded mare style:
Well next up I headed over to the barn to visit Beamer but got sidetracked:
Oh hi Thumper!
Beamer too was being lazy in the sunshine.
But I woke him up.
I got him to play half heartedly with the willow branch, but he was more interested in snoozing.
Well allright then, go back to sleep!
A note on Beamer- he has developed arthritis in his other knee now so I have to scale back my plans for him. Any riding will just be for a few minutes to keep him happy and get him out of his pen, and I will have to just take him for hand walks instead.
It has actually progressed really rapidly in the last month. He is walking well at this time but I will have to monitor him as far as his comfort level goes.
I have had inquiries as to how Tess is doing- the answer is, amazingly well!
She too was feeling lazy on this sunny afternoon but I did get her out for a walkabout photo shoot.
She was all squinty eyed in the sun.
She walks really well, no falling. She even chases Thumper when she thinks I'm not watching!
8 comments:
Oh I loved seeing that video of Tess!! I have a soft spot for the sweet oldies. Haven't seen Thumper for a while, such a beautiful fluffy guy. So sorry to see Beamers other knee has gotten worse :( clearly doesn't affect his ability to enjoy the warming sun.
Good to see Tess! So sorry Beamer has more arthritis...poor boy. Looks like you might have more snow than we do!!
Oh, that makes me miss my Riagan. Some of the most precious moments are those last months when you see the end coming, have time to reflect back on your lives together, but are so aware, and appreciative, of every second you have left. Every breath together.
Sorry about Beamer’s worsening arthritis. This time of year is hard for that. Did you ever try Equioxx?
Linda- I had him on Previcox which I believe is the same drug, but it didn't help. That's why I tried Protandim which made a big difference.
Yes, it’s the same.
awww :)
i love the picture of beamer with the willow branch. he is really magnificent! lots of muscle. beautiful stallion!
Good to see everyone! Regarding knees...I have a friend who's a quite knowledgeable horse person who always says "Meh, they don't need knees." Obviously not always the case, but I have seen more horses with ugly knees who were able to get around pretty darn well than ones that couldn't. Hopefully Beamer will be one of the get around good ones for a long time!
Post a Comment