Heidi is moved and Stormy is weaned!

 So after a "FUN" loading session(at least it only took half an hour today). We got Heidi moved over to Tamarack for a 4 week stay to wean off Stormy.  Dad driving with Aunt Lisa as his co-pilot in Lisa's truck and trailer.  I have already booked her a trailer ride home in 4 weeks from a professional hauler since he has a ramp load trailer and Heidi HATES step ups- he just wasn't available this weekend.  

Heidi is currently in the big field that has grass in it, with two other mares.  I did get her halter off and Perry said about an hour later the trio were all grazing together.  

Stormy is less than amused.  She was still calling her Heidi after we got the roll of hay out. 
At first she wouldn't even come up tome, but after we put the roll out she came for some cuddles and I told her, her momma would be back in a month.

Gravel work!

 So it was a gravel sort of day.  It has been something I have wanted to do for a while- put in a gravel pad under the water tub.  

Dad had borrowed Harry & Marie's tractor to help spread the gravel and had some extra brought in so I could buy some from him.  

Gravel pad inside the frame.  Now hopefully it settles down really well so it's not so HIGH up of a step for the horses, or I will have to bring in extra fill dirt to bring up the outside edge.  

Two rubber stall mats covered it so that should hopefully help with traction for the girls and not get gravel stuck in their hooves

Tessa was the first to come over curious but refused to step up.  She reached over and drank from the end.  Stormy did as well but no pictures on the camera of that.  If those two can, Heidi can.

Dad with the rest of the pile and working on his big shed.

Just some randomness!

 

While it was so chilly today, Dad and I got up early and got my truck unloaded from the squares I picked up last weekend and then went and got a roll from Mr Clark to put out tomorrow AM.  It's a very nice looking roll of hay!  Naturally the twines are coming apart but it'll be easy to deal with that.

I played some with the bunnies today, Evie has been practically begging to get out of her cage so I put her up on a table and let her hop about.  She's such a cutie-patootie.

Lindsey was dropped into the pen with Cricket after Connie passed away a few days ago. 

Cricket's like 'hey, where's my treats?' 

Linds isn't as snuggly with Cricket as Connie was.

A few quick pictures of the horses.  Michael will be here tomorrow to trim hooves!

Merry Christmas!

 

 White Christmas!  A HUGE difference from last years 60's and sunny Christmas? 

Willow was enjoying every second of it.  

And the curse of having a draft horse . . .  Ice balls on her tail and leg feathering. 

Even little Stormy has some ice balls on what leg hair she has. 

I am contemplating shaving her leg feathering off this weekend. 

It was super cold but I got out my bibs and stayed comfy while playing outside in the cold and snow.  

Just a quick update with lots of pictures

 

Pictures are in no particular order. 

Cricket is getting along nicely in the pen.  She's much happier now I *THINK* anyway.  

The newest rescue in the barn.  He was an owner turnover at the clinic with a VERY bad eye.  Monday (7th) he will have his eye removed and get neutered. I will have the eye sent off to check if it's cancerous because I am afraid it is.  

Happy 7 months old Stormy!  She's HUGE.  She's barely nursing anymore, which is good because Heidi needs her to quit and I have no way(nor desire) to force a weaning.  

But it was a sunny gorgeous day today to be able to play with the ponies.  I don't get to play much with them during the week as it's almost dark by the time I get home.

Happy Thanksgiving!

 Happy Thanksgiving to all! Just some random pictures from my few days off from work!