Archive for November 13th, 2026
Mia’s Nicker
One thing we have missed since Mia was adopted from our herd is her gentle nicker when we served up the buckets of feed. The other three have never been vocal in the same way Mia was.
Yesterday was our first opportunity to make the drive 20 miles east to visit Mia at her new home. Her new herdmates are two thoroughbred geldings, Loki and Tito. They all seem to be getting along well enough with each other.
They were all out on the dry lot at Michelle and Mark’s place when we arrived. Michelle showed us the latest progress they’ve made on tailoring the barn for their purposes, and then we walked out to see the horses.
To our great joy, when Mia saw us coming, she immediately walked toward us, giving us one of the most precious nickers we have had the pleasure of receiving. Hearts —> Overflowing. It was a tearjerker.
She was so sweet in greeting us, and then she stood calmly with us while Tito and Loki checked out these two unusual visitors who just so happened to have some horse treats in a pocket they could smell.
Mia looks so comfortable in her new home; more comfortable than she often was at our place. We are incredibly happy for her.
That nicker when she saw us will linger in our hearts for a long while.
