Once again I find myself looking out the window enjoying the social drama that goes on in my large herd of horses. With 10 horses (3 boys, the rest girls!) all running in the same pen, eating the same food, drinking the same water, there is always some drama unfolding! In the middle of January, on a cold Sunday morning, we had a neighbor stop by and say those dreaded words: Your horses are loose!! As we run to throw on warm clothes and hope they haven't gotten too far, we debate our plan of attack. In this case, it was easier then we anticipated! When horses get out in the warm days of summer, they have lots to choose from when it comes to food. As the saying goes, the grass in greener on the other side! When they walk over a fence that the snow pulled down in the middle of winter, there is NO food to be found other than the food we provide. One look at the grain bucket containing a little shell corn and they come a'runn'n, follow you into the gate and give you the "I'm starving and it's all your fault" look! The horses are back in and they, as well as us, are able to enjoy a nice warm breakfast and smile. I like to think they are enjoying the same song I hear in my head: "There's no place like home!"
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