I took this photo this evening while we were out feeding the horses. The pasture grass is brown and dry this time of year, which means it's also low in protein, so we feed the horses some hay after we bring them back from pasture at the end of the day. I've always liked this view of the three horse heads in the feed tub, and I remembered to take my camera this time!
Those heads belong to blind Nikki the two-year old on the left, blind Lena the Quarter Horse mare in the middle, and blind Destiny the yearling. Nikki arrived as a four-month old and Destiny arrived at the age of four weeks, so Lena helped "raise" them, along with our beloved old mule, Lonesome George. (George, the best nanny mule ever, died earlier this year from cancer.) Now these three girls are inseparable, but Lena still helps keep the sometimes rambunctious youngsters in check for us.
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Great kodak moment! This is a picture of contentment and peace. These horses know they are truly cared for and loved! Steve and Alayne, you are doing a remarkable job!
Posted by: Nina | September 14, 2006 at 09:15 PM
Steve, That's a beautiful shot. I sure miss George.
Posted by: Roz | September 14, 2006 at 08:58 AM
What a great photo! I love the smell of horses & fresh hay & I could just imagine it, as I was viewing this photo. Nikki, Lena, & Destiny are so beautiful! Thanks for this wonderful photo!
Hugs to the horses,
ginger & Tobias
Posted by: ginger & Tobias (the greythound) | September 14, 2006 at 06:02 AM