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Monday, January 21, 2013

Found 'Em

Yesterday we did a drive-by on the horses; didn't see a thing; not too surprising since it was one of those surprisingly pleasant, sunny January days that pop up now and then in Colorado.  We didn't have time to do more than that, so decided that as soon as the guests left today, we would 'hunt them down'.

We got dressed for hiking and headed out - across wind blown pastures and snowy wooded areas.  We were pretty sure they would be in the farthest reaches ... and that IS where we found them.  They were excited to see us.
They came running ....
and they came ....
and they came!
Then they showed us around.  This is our new grazing spot...
and this is our wind break.  It still needs a little work.
We fed them, and yes, it was that windy.
As any good hostess and hosts, they walked us back to the car.  They showed us the shortcut through the trees....
back out into the sunshine - and less wind ...
I had to stop for a hug; I couldn't believe they were still coming with us.
Oops!  Jesse had spotted Ranger checking my pockets for cookies and was giving him the evil eye .. and Ranger doing his typical "not me" look.
We got back down to the icy snow path and I borrowed Jesse's tail to keep from falling.  Washoe was bringing up the rear guard.  When I did slip and go down on an icy branch, she just stopped and waited for me to get back up and grab her tail again.
Soon we came to the frozen stream (don't worry, they have a whole open pond for water)....and I had to ask Jesse how to get across.
This way. Duck the branches and step on the brush...
see, it works.  Just follow the guides.
R:  Watch your footing, slow poke. 
W:  Good job.  You made it!
Look, Beel's getting something from the car.  Maybe it's for us.
Yummy!  Dried apple treats.
Thank you.

Bye.

A GOOD day!!!!
Bionic Cowgirl




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12 comments:

  1. MarissaJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:51 PM

    They're all so fluffy!!! Its so cute! They seem like such sweet horses!

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    1. Allenspark LodgeJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:30 AM

      Mostly, they are sweet, but every once in a while that Mustang sense of humor peeks through; then you'd better be on your toes! Ranger feels like a mink; Jesse is like a polar bear, and poor Washoe must have some Arab blood back in there somewhere, 'cause he never gets very hairy, but he also never seems 'cold'.
      BC

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  2. UnknownJanuary 22, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Wow, they have great winter coats! Great post.

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    1. Allenspark LodgeJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:39 AM

      Thanks. They have all been taught to be blanketed; but we prefer to let them self-adjust. We get to the -20's and they don't even seem to notice. Maybe some of their ancestors came from the plains of Mongolia.
      BC

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  3. 50+ HorsesJanuary 22, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    They look GREAT!!!! Isn't it fun to go out and hang with them? Something I always enjoy. Thanks for the update. :)

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    1. Allenspark LodgeJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:27 AM

      They are in great shape this winter. It's so good that we have been able to let them run free for a couple of months - it's just a great mental break for them, but oh, how I miss loving on them at home!
      BC

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  4. DomJanuary 22, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    There's something so magical about the horses in the trees like that.

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    1. Allenspark LodgeJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:32 AM

      We know what you mean - and then when they spot you in the trees and they come rushing toward you - it just makes your heart soar!
      BC

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  5. RachelJanuary 22, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    I really really love that your horses have this relationship with you... that picture of you hanging on to Jesse's tail... them refusing to leave you guys, sweet.

    And golly HOW WINDY WAS THAT!!! It looks brrr!

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    1. Allenspark LodgeJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:36 AM

      When your hair blows horizontal to the ground, we start saying it's windy.

      I taught Jesse to 'tail-up' back before I became bionic. I just couldn't handle the rough terrain without her; she lugged me all over the planet back then. Now we do it for play. Washoe can do it too, but he's sort of 'directionally challenged'; he heads off in any old direction, where Jesse will take me where I want to go.
      BC

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  6. JennyJanuary 23, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Glad your back. They look fantastic, all fluffy and clean. I love it when mine rolls in the show. She thinks she's getting dirty but no mud when it's that cold. It's 6 degrees here in Western NY. I think that's cold enough,i don't think i could handle -20. Brrr
    Stay warm.

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  7. Momma FargoJanuary 23, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Awwww...great pics! I miss you guys and the horses!

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