Perfect Image
This could very well be the last picture of the year from here with no snow on the ground. After the current bout of mixed snow and rain we are experiencing concludes, the temperatures are predicted to head into the deep freeze again, so maybe the ground-cover will hang around till the next measurable snow fall occurs.
Yesterday, I received this photo taken Sunday by Nick Shatek while Hays relations were visiting for a delayed Thanksgiving gathering. It captures the spirit of horse/human interaction that we want to see here, especially with kids. This is my niece Tricia’s daughter, Brooke, connecting with Cayenne in a most beautiful way.
We can report that the horse “popsicles” we made were a big hit. Cyndie served up two of them after the evening feeding on Sunday, and when she came back to the house the next morning after feeding them, she reported that they had completely gobbled up both, leaving no trace of any remains. Since nobody stayed around to see any of the action, we don’t have any idea who ate them, or how fast they did it. For that reason, we have decided to wait on serving the next two, until a time when we can hang around to observe the process.
I’m looking forward to the chance to get some photos of that event!
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Brooke and I did stay to watch the horses with their popsicles! She couldn’t be pried away when all the rest of the kids went off to try the labyrinth again, and I was willing to stay and watch with her. The horses had just finished their evening grains, and a few of them came by to check out the strange treats. I saw some quick nibbles by one of the chestnuts before Legacy ran them off to check it out himself. He took a little bite of each, but then wandered off. Maybe they were full at the time.
The treats were pretty solidly frozen, so they might have been able to take bigger bites out of them if the blocks thawed a little bit (unless it was too cold, then maybe they just kept taking the little bites they could scrape with their teeth until it was gone). I’m glad they enjoyed it! There was definitely some immediate curiosity coming from the horses. I’d enjoy sticking around to see more of their enjoyment the second time around.
elysa
December 3, 2013 at 5:23 pm
Oh, I’m so glad you saw the initial taste tests. Thanks for reporting. We’ll save the next two for a weekend when you are able to be here!
johnwhays
December 3, 2013 at 9:47 pm
I want this precious photo framed, I just can’t stop looking at it……must be a grandma point of view!!
Thank You Nick and John
Judy
December 3, 2013 at 4:21 pm
I’m pretty sure this one has universal appeal. It tells me we need to get that girl back here again real soon!
johnwhays
December 3, 2013 at 9:33 pm