Thank you again for allowing us into your farm. Quartz is quite the looker and seems to be practicing his steps even when in his pasture. When you have horses, you need eyes in the back of your head. They are very smart and sneaky.
OMG everything and everyone is so beautiful! If beauty is the answer to life's woes you have the answer! Thank you again for a peak at life from a world I don't get to see much.
I couldn’t figure out my mare was escaping since we had an electric fence as well as wood. Then I caught her standing in the shade with one ear cocked to the battery box. She was waiting for the battery to weaken enough to be defeated!
Figure a way to turn the power OFF while still able to video the mare. It would be a neat video showing the power being cut and subsequent "jumping the fence!"
Cair and Paravel for names. The Spanish walk…when I was younger and maybe more horse crazy than I am now, I got to see a presentation of lipizzaners and andalusian stallions. Pretty sure tears streamed down my face at their beauty. Quartz reminded me of that memory, thank you.
I could hear the terrorist barking in the background. I assume the horses are patient with her
My spinach is bolting so I’m freezing some of it. We always get the last cold spell about this time yearly. I track it by the local art festival date. Wind, rain and temperature drop. 😉
So you gave Quartz the side-eye. I see. I mean, I understand. Quartz also gave the side-eye, but that's more due to equine facial structure than any expression of suspicion, disapproval, or veiled curiosity.
Quartz and his Pops are just exquisite animals. Just gorgeous. Weather has been crazy here on the Western slope of Colorado as well. Unusually hot, then back to freezing. Afraid it wrecks havoc on the fruit tree's.
Love these Homesteading updates. Real life is so much better then the stupidity of politics. Putting your hands in the Earth and breathing in the fresh air. Enjoying your animals. Your posts help keep us all sane. Thank You Malone's!
I regularly see "wild horses" in Northern Nevada where I live. I occasionally give them a "German Horse Muffin" treat. After about three tries, they understand it's free and good! There are three that I see regularly. When I mistook two different ones, the Stallion was curious, but wouldn't take the treat. The Mare was having nothing to do with me let alone the treat. Very wary indeed! The three that know me, come regularly when we're close.
I also appreciate the garden and Quartz updates! Very interesting training...Very small steps! That's a lot of work! Great job, and thanks for sharing the very interesting stories about the farm.
Those horses are magnificent! Beauty in motion. I've never owned horses altho my grandparents had them and I had the privilege of riding. There is something very mesmerizing about the graceful movement of horse with a skilled rider.
I have joy due to nature right now also. A tiny wren, chickadee, sparrow?? has made her tiny nest in one of my front door Spring wreaths. The wreaths are heart shaped using bent sticks that I added a silk flower/fuzzy eucalyptus leaf twining to and this little sweet bird fell in love with the Air B&B I've provided. The doors have half window panes in them with sheer curtains so I can peek at her with no disturbance. She is quite busy right now lining her nest with bits of toilet paper and other softies. I threw a bit of dryer lint out on the front porch for her liner pleasure (want her and the babies warm and cozy!! She is singing at the top of her little birdie lungs at the moment. Pure delight for me!! (being that I was nicknamed Birdie)! ; . )
While your Quartz is a young fellow, I dare say he was contemplating what he wanted to do about the open gate. Had he had an answer, yes he might have bolted out. What a tiger, tearing into that fence to challenge his dad!
I was heavy into rewards (usually carrot pieces) with my mare. Worked very well.
It's good to see all your birds are thriving!
Am surprized about your Apios. I was thinking you'd said two years to fruiting.
I've held off trying for lettece with the heat. Hadn't picked up on Mon frost.
How are the bees? It was a challenging winter.
It's terrific to see the verdant paradise you've been developing!Your hard work and persistance are finally rewarding you.
Have a great one! And again thanks for sharing so we can vicariously enjoy!
Thank you again for allowing us into your farm. Quartz is quite the looker and seems to be practicing his steps even when in his pasture. When you have horses, you need eyes in the back of your head. They are very smart and sneaky.
OMG everything and everyone is so beautiful! If beauty is the answer to life's woes you have the answer! Thank you again for a peak at life from a world I don't get to see much.
I couldn’t figure out my mare was escaping since we had an electric fence as well as wood. Then I caught her standing in the shade with one ear cocked to the battery box. She was waiting for the battery to weaken enough to be defeated!
amazing.
an interesting experiment:
Figure a way to turn the power OFF while still able to video the mare. It would be a neat video showing the power being cut and subsequent "jumping the fence!"
Who said horses were dumb!!!???
Cair and Paravel for names. The Spanish walk…when I was younger and maybe more horse crazy than I am now, I got to see a presentation of lipizzaners and andalusian stallions. Pretty sure tears streamed down my face at their beauty. Quartz reminded me of that memory, thank you.
Quartz is a beautiful looking horse.
I could hear the terrorist barking in the background. I assume the horses are patient with her
My spinach is bolting so I’m freezing some of it. We always get the last cold spell about this time yearly. I track it by the local art festival date. Wind, rain and temperature drop. 😉
So you gave Quartz the side-eye. I see. I mean, I understand. Quartz also gave the side-eye, but that's more due to equine facial structure than any expression of suspicion, disapproval, or veiled curiosity.
Quartz and his Pops are just exquisite animals. Just gorgeous. Weather has been crazy here on the Western slope of Colorado as well. Unusually hot, then back to freezing. Afraid it wrecks havoc on the fruit tree's.
Love these Homesteading updates. Real life is so much better then the stupidity of politics. Putting your hands in the Earth and breathing in the fresh air. Enjoying your animals. Your posts help keep us all sane. Thank You Malone's!
For the peaboys, how about Pavo (the genus word for peacock) and Pride? I couldn't find any suitable Narnian names.
Afterthought: Or JD and Marco?
I will second JD and Marco! Great idea.
I will also offer up:
Gandalf and Bilbo. . . non-Narniaites
I regularly see "wild horses" in Northern Nevada where I live. I occasionally give them a "German Horse Muffin" treat. After about three tries, they understand it's free and good! There are three that I see regularly. When I mistook two different ones, the Stallion was curious, but wouldn't take the treat. The Mare was having nothing to do with me let alone the treat. Very wary indeed! The three that know me, come regularly when we're close.
where in Nevada? I live in Reno and we regularly get wild horses in the backyards here.
Hidden Valley. I walk in the Park with my dogs (and millions of others), and we see them on former BLM Land.
It is WONDERFUL to see how you choose to use GENTLE methods to train these MAGNIFICENT Creatures!
I also appreciate the garden and Quartz updates! Very interesting training...Very small steps! That's a lot of work! Great job, and thanks for sharing the very interesting stories about the farm.
My favorite character was Reepicheep, but I suppose that wouldn’t be appropriate!
Those horses are magnificent! Beauty in motion. I've never owned horses altho my grandparents had them and I had the privilege of riding. There is something very mesmerizing about the graceful movement of horse with a skilled rider.
I have joy due to nature right now also. A tiny wren, chickadee, sparrow?? has made her tiny nest in one of my front door Spring wreaths. The wreaths are heart shaped using bent sticks that I added a silk flower/fuzzy eucalyptus leaf twining to and this little sweet bird fell in love with the Air B&B I've provided. The doors have half window panes in them with sheer curtains so I can peek at her with no disturbance. She is quite busy right now lining her nest with bits of toilet paper and other softies. I threw a bit of dryer lint out on the front porch for her liner pleasure (want her and the babies warm and cozy!! She is singing at the top of her little birdie lungs at the moment. Pure delight for me!! (being that I was nicknamed Birdie)! ; . )
What a delightful share! Many thank yous!
While your Quartz is a young fellow, I dare say he was contemplating what he wanted to do about the open gate. Had he had an answer, yes he might have bolted out. What a tiger, tearing into that fence to challenge his dad!
I was heavy into rewards (usually carrot pieces) with my mare. Worked very well.
It's good to see all your birds are thriving!
Am surprized about your Apios. I was thinking you'd said two years to fruiting.
I've held off trying for lettece with the heat. Hadn't picked up on Mon frost.
How are the bees? It was a challenging winter.
It's terrific to see the verdant paradise you've been developing!Your hard work and persistance are finally rewarding you.
Have a great one! And again thanks for sharing so we can vicariously enjoy!
Oh, how wonderful it is to see your plants growing and thriving! I‘m inspired and hungry now. Enjoy your lunch!
I love these posts.