Theo stuff

 I am very happy with Theo's progress. I started his halter lessons less than 3 weeks ago, and he has become easy to catch in and out of the barn- I haven't tried out in pasture yet as it's too easy for Velvet to take him away. I can pick up all 4 feet and use the hoof pick. He leads with minimal fuss, and I can flip the rope all around him, even using it to lift his feet forward or back. He comes up to me each time I enter the pen or pasture, and wants his scratches. Lets me pet him all over including around his face and ears. Nothing shy about this little guy, he loves attention, although sometimes on his own terms, as can be expected. 

He is starting to shed out that baby fuzz; he should be mostly black by the end of summer. 

He also leads the mares on a merry chase at turn out time- I bet he gives his mama anxiety when he does that!

He is also a bit bored; he plays bitey face with the mares and  sometimes gets TOLD. 

Gussie is a good babysitter, she tolerates but easily puts them in their place when she's had enough. Love her expression in that video, the sideways glance she gives just before delivering the reprimand. 

Gussie is very much the barn boss. Without actually being bossy.

While it seems she guards the entrance, quite often all three of them are in there, and all get along without fuss. Unless, of course, Theo has some shenanigans. It's so nice to have a happy herd. When I turn them out, as I walk to the gate, Gussie by one shoulder and Velvet by the other, keeping pace with me, It gives me a big happy. Love the feeling of harmony. 

Theo may be getting a buddy soon. I made arrangements with Shayla to bring Jayne and her foal here for the summer. Jayne foaled a nice red dun colt last night, and in a couple weeks they should be here.

 Hopefully it will all work out! Jayne also has arthritis like Belle (and Beamer) so this will be her last foal. It will be nice to spend some time with her.  And fun to watch the 2 colts play together!