We now officially have a herd of bays outside.

About a month or so ago, I had it in my head that we would buy Sage a pony for her birthday. I actually hauled Xoe with me out to see several ponies and wound up not getting one. Xoe has the knack (or sense), like her father, to pick a good animal. There was one pony we made an offer on but they sold it quickly and we missed out. This was an awesome paint miniature horse, actually.. She was well behaved and she looked perfect. Part of the reason I wanted that mare is because these people who had a bunch of ponies did not pasture them, they tethered them to rocks or posts in their little 1 acre yard. I felt bad for these ponies and perhaps we could rescue one from that life of being tethered.

Last week I found out they had another for sale. I called them and told them I would be out on Saturday to check out this 4 yr old gelding named Tass. He is a welsh bay gelding. I went out there and had the little girl there, saddle him up and ride him around. He was calm as they get. These girls at this house own their ponies and ride all day long. I think they are home schooled and maybe the ponies are a project? The little girl was delighted with the little wad of cash and they delivered him to us by noon.

I took Sage and Xoe with me to run errands while the pony was getting delivered. Croy was home to receive the pony and he immediately feel in love with the little guy. He took him for a walk with a lead rope around his neck before we got home. We let the horses nose each other through the fence before we let all 3 together. Normally, I put new horses in contamination (a round pen or different pasture) but this guy appeared harmless, I know Con and Sunny are and he looked very healthy. We put him out there and they all played and ate together.

We now have a herd, more than 2,bays

out there.. Meet (the Sage named) “Rover”.