The Boy Was Better Than The Weather!

[debris4spike]

However if you saw what weather we had that actually isn't a compliment ... yet it should be!

He was a good boy - pleased to come in out of the damp mist for a short time of cuddle - although it isn't as much fun cuddling him on days like today!

Toni just took Smudge and Roz had Shadow, and we headed up the road and back.  We started off by meeting a huge tractor ... but DJ was great ... in fact the only one of the 3 boys who was (YAY)

Then up the road, past the oily patch and to the hamlet and back.

On the way back, Toni pointed out a Roe dear really near to the road, fortunately the boys din't spot it, so we were able to enjoy the sight without the horses leaping around.

So, back home, and past home (to DJ's shock) to take Shadow home, as Roz is not happy riding him.  DJ was great as he walked straight into their yard, yet Smudge skipped every way he could.

Then back home - and an extra carrot with his feed for one very good boy.

Comments

[ayinhara.livejournal.com]

I always find it funny that many horses get excited when they see deer. I always wanted to tell my New Jersey horse that the deer are herbivores not carnivores. The horses in Colorado are more used seeing deer, elk, etc. On the other hand, they freak out about llamas, which some people use to carry gear on pack trips. One of my friends who is an outfitter thinks that the horses react to the upright head carriage of llamas, etc., which they take as an indication of possible danger.

[debris4spike]

Yes, most horses get used to their local things - we have low-flying RAF and American jets over us from month to month - the horses never even flinch.

Most of the time they are OK with the roe deer - but as this one was resting we didn't want the horses to look at her ... she stand up ... and ... !!!!!!!!!!

I did tell Smudge that earlier as he was "glaring" at Shadow, and looked like he wanted to take a bite!