Sunday, January 10, 2010

Blessings, expanded version

When I posted my Christmas Eve post, I was scrambling around--already late for a doctor's appointment, and from there headed straight for the airport, to be with my Mom for the Holiday. So I had to "settle" for just the two photos of the girls this blog was focused on, rather than all the babies we've raised. Here are the rest, each one a special blessing.

EvenSong, "Eddie" 2000
Our first baby.
Two Way Waltz, "Pete" 2002
[Pete is Kate's uncle.]
Adagio, "Dodger" 2003
Angel, 2004
[OLWS]
Canticle, "Kate" 2005
Madrigal, "Maddie" 2005Brioso, "Beth" 2006Lindy Hop, "Lindy" 2006Amber Arabesque, "Amy" 2007And, of course,
Jubilate, "Jackson" 2009
I don't have any mares in foal this year: it remains to be seen if I breed any more babies. Maddie and Kate were bred and raised to be replacement broodmares, but with the economy where it's at, and some of my physical issues beginning to interfere with my horse-keeping abilities, I am looking at other possible equine retirement possibilities. In the meantime, I enjoy each one of my current herd.

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Frosty....

....feline.
....and canine.

Frosty hay field,
....cattle pasture,
....and road home.

Frosty trailer wheel,
....baling twine,
....and manure pile.
Frosty fence,
....and weeds.

Frosty chain latch.
....hay, in the stack,
....and on the ground.

Frosty mane hairs,
....and frayed electric rope.

Frosty high rise,
....and basement dining hall.

Frosty farmer,
....and her frosty homestead.

The frosty end.

Thursday, December 24, 2009

God Bless Us , Every One

Canticle, "Kate" 2005, with Mama Zoey
Madrigal, "Maddie" 2005, with Mama Misty