Babe Time

Yesterday late afternoon the weather was gorgeous. I'd left blankets on Bob and Queen overnight and didn't want to pull them since it was around freezing temps (too hard on the oldsters to be pulling blankets at that temp).

I rushed home yesterday so that I could get Bob in the barn to pull his blanket and get Queen started and pull her blanket. I was also thinking that I could maybe get the pups out for one last walk while it was still nice out.

On Tuesday I'd emailed Babe's previous owner to give her an update. I tend to email her about every four to six months just to give a status. I figure the previous owner had Babe for 26 years. She made a good decision to find her a different home that could take care of her. Her previous owner came out last night about 6pm to see Babe.

Babe was too busy eating her grain at the time to really pay much attention to anyone! Babe's previous owner also admitted that Babe is a pig! It was nice to know that Babe's previous owner that Babe looked fine going into winter. Unfortunately I couldn't get Babe all groomed down before hand but I guess we all know what our horses look like pre thorough grooming.

Babe's previous owner loved on Babe for a little while until Queen realized that someone was there dooling out some lovin'. We stood around watching Babe and Queen for a little while and then I had to show off the rest of the "kids".

Babe's previous owner did ask about Bob. I think everyone that ever meets Bob remembers him! So we had walked along the drylot to show off all the horses. She was ready to take Chaos home in a heartbeat. I think it has something to do with being tall, dark, and handsome! :-)

We looked at the big herd and then went into the barn to see Bob and Sam. I think she really liked the big guys. We stood in the barn for a good half hour talking horses. I LOVE talking horses. I just feel bad that I'm always talking about my horses and going on and on and on and on about them. I guess I'm just one of those proud parents that likes to brag about their kids!

I'm hoping that maybe we can meet up once or twice this fall/winter and ride. She's very near Borderlands although I don't know the exact location. But I'm betting we could meet up with each other within about 15 minutes. I'd love to go over and meet Babe's daughter and grandaughter.

Not sure what's on the ToDo list tonight. I'd like to get a ride in on Maverick or Zeke but I think I'll be happy to just get chores done tonight. The weatherman is calling for snow Friday night into Saturday morning. They are also calling for snow Sunday night. It's too early for snow in October. I guess I better get prepared.

I am hoping to get the mares moved over Saturday morning or sometime Sunday. I want them away from the road and enjoying the new pasture. I think they will be better protected in the new mare pasture. I guess we'll see how the next couple of days go.