Weather Over Reaction

This morning I realized I over reacted last night. I was so worried about the temperature change possibly messing with the oldsters and I didn't really have anything to worry about.

While Sam was devouring his grain in the barn, I let King in to get his grain/medicine and then I kicked him back out so I could get the stalls ready for the mares. The mares both went in without any problems. I think Babe felt more secure being in the barn rather than out in the open pasture. I'm not really sure what to do about Babe. She gets around just fine but she still spooks now that she's totally blind. I can tell she's uncomfortable being in a more open space. I'm tossing around the idea of making her into a stall horse and just giving her some turnout time but that doesnt' really work either. Old girls like her need lots of turnout time otherwise they stock up. So I'm at a loss as to what is the next best step.

I also moved Tommy and Skippy back in with Longhorn the donkey because of the wind. The wind blows right up the driveway and smack into the barn and the little pen they were in. I'm not sure if Longhorn was happy to have the company or not. I had to separate Tommy into his own little pen because he was picking on Longhorn. Poor guy can't seem to get a break. But while I was wrestling the ponies around Longhorn did let out a real heehaw (or as close to one as he's ever given me). I think he's comfortable with me as long as I'm at a distance but the minute I'm up close he freaks out. I don't know how to tame him down. Poor guy is really insecure when he's by himself and will act out more towards me if it's just me and him. If anyone can think of any suggestions, please let me know.

Babe and Queen went willingly out to their pasture this morning. Sam was ready for more breakfast. I really do like feeding him in the barn. I think he's actually getting more food when he's by himself. I may have to start keeping Sam in the barn overnight until I can get more weight on him. He was bright eyed and happy to see me. The only problem is, Sam can't be in the barn alone at night. So who do I put in? Brego who needs more handling and manners (and who is his buddy) or someone a little more faint of heart like poor Zeke who gets pushed around and probably isnt' getting all the food he's supposed to get?

The only one not causing me any anguish here lately is Maverick! Odd I know!

I'm hoping tonight will be a bit more quiet as far as chores go. I went in search of outside christmas lights last night but I seem to have misplaced them (along with a few other things!) So I may dig a bit more tonight. My hope is that if I put up some christmas lights I'll be in more of a festive mood. We sort of skipped Christmas last year and I think this year I'd like to enjoy just a few decorations. Only 23 days until Christmas! YIKES!