Going Outside

Off tomorrow at the crack of sparrows, so I went over to check that Jo was looking after my bebbies properly.

I found the colts outside having a breath of fresh air in a small paddock behind her old croft house.  It is fairly well sheltered and the grass hasn’t been eaten for a while.  They were out not  so much for the nutrition but to let them stretch their wobbly legs, breathe some fresh air and allow their coats to fluff up a bit naturally.

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I took a short film.

And with that the heavens started to threaten so we caught them all up and I led them, feeling like Miss Lovelace, the Trumpton milliner with her trio of Pekingese dogs (Mitzi, Daphne and Lulu), back to their stable.

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The lads trundled very slowly inside, still wobbly and unsure and they were given some chopped up apple for elevenses.

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The wind has fluffed up their fur nicely but they remain in themselves subdued and shut down.

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I am worried about their urine.  They pee in very small amounts and it is still an opaque yellow.  I hope their kidneys are not damaged.

Sitting for a while with them, while Jo went to look for BeAnne who had vanished (she was found in the chicken shed eating scraps), the ponies remained aloof and cautious of me.  I gave them all a snuggle and kiss goodbye. We talked about the “what if” scenario and I trust Jo to make the right decision immediately, no questions, no suffering.

Anyway, I told my bebbies that I expected them all to be here upon my return and I trust they listened.

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Daily updates will be on the Thordale Stud Facebook page and I will try to post them as well if I am able.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Thordale-Shetland-Stud/158532937506465?ref=ts&fref=ts

 

3 thoughts on “Going Outside

  1. Linda

    Shall look forward to updates Frances/Jo. Saying a little prayer for these guys. And you, for safe travels, and Jo for no hard decisions having to be made.

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