~~Lefty and Heather in Horse Heaven~~
Yesterday had to be one of the happiest days of the year for my horses. At approximately 11:30 a.m., with bellies full from breakfast in the round pen, each one walked down the lane toward the gate to Pasture No. 1.
I asked them as I led them with a rope around their necks to go gently into that pasture and try not to dig holes with their hooves.
Each one seemed so appreciative to go one on one with all that grass that the thought of racing and bucking around the enclosure seemed distant from their minds.
Today the pasture looks somewhat untouched, so I guess it was a good day to turn them out.
In my mind, there's nothing prettier than horses grazing on bright green, spring pastures. So, of course, I snapped a bunch of photos.
Doggies loved the change too. There are different dynamics to Pasture No. 1 when you've got to keep track of the horses, so they spent the afternoon adjusting. Todd likes to go down the lane to watch while the others run the fence on the north and along the east side of the pasture.
Apparently horses were behaving because I did not hear many disciplinary barks.
Great day all the way around. I worked nonstop outside and accomplished numerous "to do's" on my list.
Probably most fun was hooking up the harrow to the 4-wheeler and dragging the barnyard. Before heading into the area I worried about getting stuck, but that was never a factor.
For about half an hour, the 4-wheeler and the harrow got a work-out as did the doggies who took a break from their usual job to escort me around the barnyard.
A busy day lies ahead, too, cuz they tell us to expect some wild and woolly weather tonight---lightning, thunder and 40 mph winds with temps in the 70s.
Hard to believe right now because the outdoors is pretty peaceful.
And, we're supposed to return to the rain/cold cycle which has dogged us all spring. So, this day definitely calls for "making hay (well, cutting grass) while the sun shines.
Enjoy the pasture photos. There's a gray mare for sale if anyone knows someone looking for a sweetie pie.
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