They're all greatly relieved to have their freedom back, particularly Hank. Me, not so much. If I want to see them, I have to go looking, as they only come back to the barn when they're thirsty.
A small price to pay in exchange for a happy horse.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Hank's life is good again
After six long weeks of confinement due to this year's prolific crop of locoweed, I was able to turn the boys back out into the pasture yesterday.
They're all greatly relieved to have their freedom back, particularly Hank. Me, not so much. If I want to see them, I have to go looking, as they only come back to the barn when they're thirsty.
They're all greatly relieved to have their freedom back, particularly Hank. Me, not so much. If I want to see them, I have to go looking, as they only come back to the barn when they're thirsty.
It's nice to know Hank is happy. *sigh*
ReplyDeleteHow many times during the day does he come in for water? Would a whistle or some sort of sound bring him home or is his pasture too large? (I kind of remember you saying it was many acres?)
The mountains look beautiful.
A small price to pay for a happy horse...and for your own peace of mind!
ReplyDeleteThose pictures are just what I needed this morning.
I saw your locoweed accomplishment on Twitter! Good for the boys, not so good for you : /
ReplyDeleteHow many acres do you have fenced in?
It's like a "staycation" for them. What a big treat, and they get to stay home and enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteYeehaw!
Whoo-hoo! Party in the pasture! Has it been six weeks? I'm sure it felt like six, long weeks to you. Sure does look beautiful out there (as always).
ReplyDeleteGreat that he's happy. Our cows always are out but the sheep have more limited access due to coyote predations. This year, so far, we have lost three lambs to coyote kills and it happens only when they get out to the big pasture; but they don't care. They are so happy going out. The ewes leap in the air like lambs as they run. It's me who isn't so happy as I worry which one will be next; so they only get out for limited times and I try to watch but I can't be there all the time and the coyotes can :(
ReplyDeleteI just love the view. Hank looks happy. Yep, that's what counts.
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful that they're getting the run of the place again and roaming around to their hearts content. Hank looks very happy and beautiful framed by the desert,sky and mountains.
ReplyDeleteI've read your posts about coyotes...I love it that the coyotes are afraid of the burros. My neighborhood is a fairly new one and I live in the back where it is more open to the woods and undeveloped areas. We can hear the coyotes at night sometimes and several times a year small pets become coyote dinner :( Are there any predators that you have to worry about when you let the guys go out into the bigger pasture?
ReplyDeleteseriously....you and morningbrayfarm have to stop rubbing it in how beautiful it is out there!!
ReplyDeleteHank looks so peaceful. What great shots! Can you put that second shot in your "for you"? I would love to print and put in a frame to be my "happy place" at the end of a long day. It is just breathtaking out there and I always appreciate the efforts you go to in order to share the beauty with the rest of us!
What beautiful pictures!! New Mexico has the most beautiful skies! I have a question for Friday. Is there anything you regret about packing up and leaving the East coast and your office job and living so remote?
ReplyDeleteHappy horse and gorgeous views. What a life!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that the locoweed problem is fixed and that the boys are out on the range again.
ReplyDeleteWonderful views are always better with happy horse(s) in them.
ReplyDeleteSo the spraying worked? I'm relieved that you aren't combing the pasture on your grid work search for loco weed - we might have been taking you to the vet.
ReplyDeleteGlad Hank is feeling good in his spot in paradise.
I bet the boys are happy to roam free again. Enjoy your roaming, boys!! The yuccas are gorgeous in bloom-a pain to dig up. Only in the West does the sky seem so blue. We actually saw blue skies yesterday after three days of rain.
ReplyDeleteAs always, the pictures of your place are beautiful. I'm so relieved for the herd - no threat from the locoweed. I was going thru some old posts playing catch up (we brought the baby home this past Tuesday) and I saw where Willie past away. I just wanted to say I'm sorry abt that.
ReplyDeleteSo there WILL be a happy reason to have my guys fenced in so close to the house....I'll be able to see them being happy living in New Mexico!
ReplyDeletedear god how I miss new mexico. sigh. what a gorgeous sight.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh - that second image is absolutely breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteYay! I wonder if it looks utterly huge to them - a bit like coming back to your own home after a week or two on holiday and thinking it's bigger than you remember it being when you left! haha
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