Exciting Times
I love the fall, and not just for pumpkin spice lattes (yuck) and sweater weather. Fall is the transition time where I can sit back and enjoy the fruit of our labor. Even though fall is still a busy time of year, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. While the days are still warm enough that it may feel like summer hasn’t left; the chill in the air in the mornings and evenings reminds me that slower winter is imminent. Some of the leaves are starting to change in the trees and I smile every time I see it. The kids are back at school so its also quiet during the day. Of course, as things are starting to settle down, I must throw a curve ball into the mix and get a new critter.
We welcomed a new horse onto our farm this week. Ziggy is a 14ish year-old pony who will keep our current horse Oakie company. I realize I basically bought my horse his own pet which sounds a little ridiculous, but it was the right thing to do. Horses are herd animals and do better with the company of other horses. Oakie did not settle well after we sold our mare Rue earlier this year. I was hoping that the cows in the field would be enough company for him, but he was not having it. I could tell he was not his normal chipper self, and he was bored. I understand because if I was only living with people who spoke a different language and I could not communicate, I would get bored too. I have been looking for the perfect equine to add to our family for the past few months. I went to see a bunch of horses that just didn’t fit what I was looking for. I was close to purchasing another full-sized horse just the week before I found Ziggy and he was sold out from under me. I was frustrated when it happened because I had my heart set on this other horse, but I guess everything does happen for a reason as Ziggy does seem like his checks off every box. Plus, hes adorable and so little.
As of writing this blog Ziggy has not officially come home yet. We picked him up from his old farm 2 hours away and brought him to a neighbor’s property where he will spend some time in quarantine. If all goes well, he will be able to meet his new brother in a few more days. I have been going to visit him every day to spend some time with him. He now calls out to me when he hears my voice coming down the driveway. He will need some training still, but I think he will be a great little pony for my boys to work with.