tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post8834054971689960556..comments2024-03-26T08:21:17.366-04:00Comments on Grey Horse Matters: Rosie’s First WeekGrey Horse Mattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-59090517665961962492017-12-02T11:11:51.042-05:002017-12-02T11:11:51.042-05:00Now I get it!! I thought they were actually walkin...Now I get it!! I thought they were actually walking through the tube - I have seen horses go through large cement tunnels before. Mrs Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02636736944375337989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-68779094438307717112017-11-29T19:33:29.538-05:002017-11-29T19:33:29.538-05:00Hi aurora! Rosie is doing really well with the boy...Hi aurora! Rosie is doing really well with the boys. I think she might be the queen of the herd soon. It is very interesting to watch the herd interaction. Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-54233340780315854512017-11-29T09:53:57.150-05:002017-11-29T09:53:57.150-05:00You added to your herd family ~ congrats!! Will lo...You added to your herd family ~ congrats!! Will look forward to reading her backstory. I think my eyeballs would be glued to the herds "new girl" interactions all day!aurorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731529798233954353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-71679414865100905922017-11-26T16:51:02.979-05:002017-11-26T16:51:02.979-05:00Hi Joy! Rosie has settled in very well with the he...Hi Joy! Rosie has settled in very well with the herd. I was just out with them in the field and she actually chased Blue away. So she’s asserting herself more each day.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-66879471003579605732017-11-26T14:42:09.932-05:002017-11-26T14:42:09.932-05:00Love the photos! Aw, that's so sweet, that she...Love the photos! Aw, that's so sweet, that she seems to get on best with lovely little Sami. Don Juan Donnie - that made me laugh! But Blue, really young man?? Annoying sounds like quite the understatement.<br />Rosie looks like she'll settle happily with you and the herd :) Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18058665356922189006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-38709626433936399522017-11-25T19:06:56.684-05:002017-11-25T19:06:56.684-05:00Thanks! She’s doing really well with the herd.Thanks! She’s doing really well with the herd.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-89281347461263449802017-11-25T18:49:35.167-05:002017-11-25T18:49:35.167-05:00Congrats on the new addition! She's a cutie. ...Congrats on the new addition! She's a cutie. I'm glad she's holding her own with the boys and settling in well.Achieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-32694078179840120062017-11-22T12:38:30.762-05:002017-11-22T12:38:30.762-05:00Thanks Lori. They’re getting along even better now...Thanks Lori. They’re getting along even better now. It’s like she’s always been here. So peace in the realm.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-22772350950535489922017-11-22T12:18:00.532-05:002017-11-22T12:18:00.532-05:00How wonderful that they're getting acquainted ...How wonderful that they're getting acquainted and for the most part, all getting along. Peace shall reign...<br />She's a pretty girl, and reminds me of my Missy. Redheads and saucy. :)C-ingspotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17744931697050670013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-30337531281407208632017-11-20T20:12:01.894-05:002017-11-20T20:12:01.894-05:00I think she’s getting used to the herd of annoying...I think she’s getting used to the herd of annoying boys. She stays calm and carries on with what she wants to do. Things are working out well so far. Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-2094630333528818952017-11-20T20:03:12.444-05:002017-11-20T20:03:12.444-05:00😂 Oh, the drama! I’m glad someone else has a prou...😂 Oh, the drama! I’m glad someone else has a proud cut gelding. We deal a lot with that around here. She’s kinda outnumbered, but I think she will be Queen Bee. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14303523299217618526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-32124128619526337992017-11-20T13:05:53.692-05:002017-11-20T13:05:53.692-05:00Thanks! I’m glad it went well too. I’ve done this ...Thanks! I’m glad it went well too. I’ve done this a few times over the years and you just never know what’s going to happen. This was the best introduction I’ve seen.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-4215283799662629142017-11-20T12:46:54.859-05:002017-11-20T12:46:54.859-05:00I am so glad it went well! She seems sensible and ...I am so glad it went well! She seems sensible and beautiful, the perfect combo ;)OnTheBithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07688127613313016544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-66071225290881809092017-11-20T09:33:52.392-05:002017-11-20T09:33:52.392-05:00Thank you! They are a sweet herd. Thank you! They are a sweet herd. Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-63021203855753461522017-11-20T09:18:28.942-05:002017-11-20T09:18:28.942-05:00She really is lovely. Well, they all are. Beauti...She really is lovely. Well, they all are. Beautiful herd :-).<br />thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-21735483950420835982017-11-19T13:47:32.677-05:002017-11-19T13:47:32.677-05:00It has been warmer than we're used to to (48 F...It has been warmer than we're used to to (48 F) today but I'll take it! Last week we had some days in the teens.<br /><br />I probably should have said 'entrance' or 'land bridge' but in truth it is called a culvert, who knows why. I'll try and explain it. All of our paddocks run into one another by gates that open so they can use the whole farm. First is the catch pen, where they get turned out into, then they have the option to go through a wide gate into the second paddock ( this is where the culvert comes into play). Dividing the 2nd and 3rd paddock is a ravine with a stream, originally they couldn't get to the 3rd paddock because of this so we had to walk them down the driveway on the side of the pond and let them in the 3rd paddock that way. It's not much fun in the snow so we devised a different plan. We got a huge corrugated metal tube that we laid down between the two paddocks in the ravine. It lets the water run through it while creating a bridge between the two paddocks. Next we added a lot of dirt which they've since pounded down to a hard dirt road (we occasionally add more dirt). Then we put fences on the sides of the metal tube and attached them to the existing fences in both paddocks, so they can't fall off. There is also a gate on one side in case we want to keep them close to the barn for vets or farrier etc. The bridge is wide enough for three or four horses abreast and it works out well, it's also the level with the paddocks on either side. I even drive the tractor or mule over it. I don't know if I explained this correctly but I gave it a shot. So all in all it's basically a man-made land bridge over a stream.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-81945722487961844402017-11-19T13:33:48.488-05:002017-11-19T13:33:48.488-05:00It's always interesting to watch herd dynamics...It's always interesting to watch herd dynamics around here.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-13697501507009303202017-11-19T11:24:59.642-05:002017-11-19T11:24:59.642-05:00Most of that sounds good. It's funny reading ...Most of that sounds good. It's funny reading about all of their personalities and the herd dynamic.Nuzzling Muzzleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649710635013663900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-43896622363024365982017-11-19T11:20:16.070-05:002017-11-19T11:20:16.070-05:00well, it's sure not hard to pick her out of th...well, it's sure not hard to pick her out of the crowd! Glad things are going so well - no harm if the new girl thinks she's the popular kid for a while, the new & improved herd seem to settling in well. <br />Your horses run through a culvert? Picture? Maybe I just don't know what you mean by culvert.<br />Even leafless, it still looks a good deal warmer @ your place...*envy*Mrs Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02636736944375337989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-18677481282649874802017-11-19T09:08:40.336-05:002017-11-19T09:08:40.336-05:00Thanks C! I’ll keep everyone posted on what we’re ...Thanks C! I’ll keep everyone posted on what we’re doing.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-64148853632761105622017-11-19T08:40:50.032-05:002017-11-19T08:40:50.032-05:00I must have missed the last post - a new addition....I must have missed the last post - a new addition. Congratulations A - Rosie is lovely! Looking forward to reading about what all you get up to together. :DCalm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-7911235792561723142017-11-19T06:58:58.757-05:002017-11-19T06:58:58.757-05:00It does take time and patience. We’re trying to re...It does take time and patience. We’re trying to reduce the chance of any major incidents that would make her uncomfortable.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-75905161538953802662017-11-18T23:11:23.708-05:002017-11-18T23:11:23.708-05:00Introducing a new horse takes time, but it is well...Introducing a new horse takes time, but it is well worth it. She is a real beauty!Lori Skooghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03458010787337492501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-37421401986683833982017-11-18T21:33:11.452-05:002017-11-18T21:33:11.452-05:00She’s still finding her way with the herd but she’...She’s still finding her way with the herd but she’s holding her own so far. She’s not nervous but wary of the boys. I don’t think she’s used to being in a herd situation. She’s eager to come in at night and be by herself in her stall. Probably likes seeing the boys but not having to deal with them.<br /><br />And yes it took quite a while for all those leaves to be picked up!Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-1127758874487224422017-11-18T21:07:35.604-05:002017-11-18T21:07:35.604-05:00This made me laugh out loud - I think she is stirr...This made me laugh out loud - I think she is stirring up the boys and hopefully enjoying all the attention. When Salina was with us it was always HER stirring up attention - alternating between bossing the boys or romancing THEM. I’ll be curious to hear how things settle out with Miss Rosie! As usual I love seeing photos of your horses and farm. You were not kidding about all the leaves being off the trees already! Such a gorgeous place. Rosie will be the queen before you know it. :)billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.com