Saturday, February 13, 2021

And then there were 3

Today was the day.

This photo was taken at Christmas when I told Shayla that Gussie was her Christmas present

I have been waiting to share that photo with you because I didn't want to let the story out too soon! Today The ladies are headed to their new home- funny thing is, it's just down the road from where we lived when I was blogging in 2008 to spring of 2009. 
It's a good thing that we had this cold snap, because Belle and Gussie got acclimatized to it - and it's colder where they are going; it won't be such a shock to their system. 


Gussie: Hey what's going on here? Why you catching mama Belle?

I apologize for the messy pen- by the time I get to the barn in the morning the pooh piles are frozen to the ground. I will have to wait for a thaw to scoop poop.


Waitaminnit why are you catching me too?

Ready for the next adventure!

Don't look so worried, Gussie, be like Belle! Ready and willing to go! Belle loaded beautifully in a trailer that had a big step up, and with a little coaxing Gussie hopped in too. They will be in their new home late this evening, and I will keep you posted with any updates!


8 comments:

Far Side of Fifty said...

Bye girls! They will have a good home!:)

aurora said...

Wow, Shirley what a special Christmas present from the heart!! Shayla's smile says it all :) What a great way to start up with you as a mentor. Will miss the girls, but know they are in good hands ~ and we will get updates!

Linda said...

This makes me emotional. What a tremendous gift. What a change. How are you holding up?

TeresaA said...

Awww. What a wonderful gift.

Shirley said...

Linda..... it's tough seeing the pens so empty. But I know in my heart it was the right thing to do and that the girls are in the best of care. They will have so much more room and I know Gussie will enjoy the adventures she will have with Shayla- that mare loves getting out in the back country.

Linda said...

You're in my thoughts! I guess on the bright side, you can really focus emotional energy on your boy. All things happen for a reason.

IanH said...

Lucky gal! That is a nice looking horse. By the way, I used a pick axe to break the frozen clods from the ground.they come off nice and clean, ready for the wheel barrow.

Dom said...

Safe travels, and to many new adventures! <3