Junior Update

We had a quiet night last night. Of course it was long past dark by the time I was able to get out to do chores. Luckily the moon was out so I could do chores by the light of the  moon. Who needs a flashlight when the moon is so bright.


I'm still debating on where horses are going to go. I'm sort of waiting on the weather to see how cold it gets before we completely fill water tanks or move them to where they need to go. Every winter is a little different based on who we have at the Sanctuary. I do have to admit that last year and this year have been a blessing in that we haven't had to make the decision to say goodbye to anyone.


In fact, last year we brought Junior in to the Sanctuary. He's officially been at the Sanctuary for a full year. We've had our ups and downs to try and figure out how to get and keep the weight on him. It was a struggle the entire winter, spring, and summer. And then I decided to haul him to mom and dads in August. I'm not sure if the grass was better or there was less competition or what. But he put on the weight and looked like a different horse. He was up there with Brego and no one else. Brego isn't pushy so maybe that was the key? I have him in with Rabbit and Mayhem but he can and does push Mayhem around when he wants to. I don't think Rabbit pushes him around too much but  maybe she's hogging all the food. I'll have to keep a closer eye on them. I have been stalling him at night so he can eat his grain and hay/alfalfa without having to compete. The way his stall is set up is right on the other side of the fence so he's never alone and there's a wind block from the south and west. I need to come up with a wind block for the east. That east wind bites right through.


The other night I'd put him in his "stall" and when I came out in the morning, the wind was blowing from the east. He put his cold nose on my shoulder. I think he wanted out. And after I threw hay, he put his nose on my back. I'm not sure if it was a thank you or if it was why didn't you hurry up faster? I'll take it either way. I'm still trying to figure out what is best for Junior to keep his weight up and keep him happy.


And if I don't post again, I want to wish you all a  Happy Thanksgiving!