Relative Something

There are several ways the horses have shown us they feel okay with the new situation they find themselves in here at Wintervale Ranch with us. They have always been very friendly with people who have stopped by to meet them, approaching the gates and interacting well. They frequently move in close to graze alongside us when we take up a project near the fences.

They are getting along with each other very well, and appear to be a great little herd together.  A few days ago, as Cyndie worked with one of them in the round pen, the other three kept vigil close by.

Whenever two are removed to go for a walk, the other pair call out with a whinny over being separated and left behind.

On Monday, I was toiling away on shoveling a drainage channel around the first paddock when I glanced up and discovered that three of the horses were laying down out in the big field together. Dezirea remained standing to serve as lookout while the others enjoyed a little down time. That is a great way to tell the horses are feeling safe here.