Today, 26 July 2013, marks the first anniversary of Bonnie Blue coming to live here at our little farm. Much has changed in these twelve short months.
Bonnie Blue looks and acts so different now. She has made a wonderful transition from a horse called "Bones", nearly starving and with injured right front leg, to the beautiful, strong, healthy, confident and sassy Bonnie Blue she is today.

Bonnie Blue looking slick and shinny

Feeling Sassy

Bonnie Blue feeling good and running strong

Not only has she changed, but she has changed us and our lives also. We have been blessed with new friends like Dori Thompson with the Trails End Horse Haven, Vernell Falgout the trainer and George Lupper the farrier. We have learned from from all of these fine folks and Bonnie Blue. For me, Bonnie and the other horses have added a whole new dimension to every day and my life. Grooming the horses in the morning is a meditation and a way to touch nature in a very special way. These wonderful creatures are always their authentic selves. No pretense or politics with them. They have their own ways and social structure, not always gentle or polite but very consistent. We can learn a lot from observing these creatures.

Socretes (Sox), is doing well and is slowing on his weight gain. His body is filled out well and he has lots of energy. His girth has not increased in the last couple of weeks but he continues to round out in the hips and along the back. He is rapidly approaching ideal weight.

Sox looking confident and filled out

Our daughter Santha and her children, Cai (13), Truett (10) and Noah (6+) visited with us for the past couple of weeks. They enjoyed the horses dogs and cats here at the farm. It was great to see them and have them interact with these creatures. All seemed to benefit from the experience.

 We had had two yard dogs for the past two and a half years. They were litter mates and had always been together. We took them in when a neighbor could no longer care for them. We named them Bonnie and Clyde. Being cure dogs they loved to hunt. It was a joy to watch them for they did everything together. Sadly, this past week we lost both of them. They left Sunday morning and Clyde has not returned. Bonnie (dog) returned Monday morning seemingly poisoned. We took her to the vet but too much damage had been done. We had her put down and buried her Wednesday morning. May their dog spirits find peace. We loved them and will miss them greatly. May those who do such foul deeds find peace and forgiveness.

Blessings to all.