I wish I could stop this, but I have days when I just worry about the old horses. I can’t help myself. I just worry. I watch their every move and worry. I am feeling panicky and very anxious, especially today.
This morning they were all just hanging around, not doing much, so I opened the gate to another field to see if they wanted a change of scene. I was worried they were not eating grass and were probably colicking in front of me.
So now the horses are nearer the house and I can watch them better.
This afternoon, after the dogs’/cat’s tea, I went down to the stream with my camera and had a sit.
Kolka came up and we had a chat about things.
She is a good listener.
Iacs is not the best listener. He does try, but he gets bored easily.
Haakon just wants to play “elephant nose” – he sort of plays with your hand with his nose – and hates any form of affection. He’s always been like that.
I told Kolka that I was worried about everyone and she just stood next to me.
But it was reassuring to see them all drink.
And then they walked off to eat, which cheered me up too.
I need to get some perspective.
As our critters age, we worry all the time. After all, they refuse to use a Universal Translator to let us know how they are doing.
That is just the way moms are. We worry. It is OK. For “old” horses they look Marvaleous!
Love Kolka, she has a kind eye 😉
Looks like Monster knows how to be a sun worshiper. Good he is making vitamin D so he can keep up those long walks with you and Pepper.
We (royal WE) [ because all the animal chores have fallen on my Hubby] will send some pics in awhile of two Canada goslings we are fostering. Lots of work for him. They go out in the day in exercise pens then have to be brought in at night!! We have the imprinted, flight challenged adult Canada goose
who is a great foster parent. !! Look forward to when they get all their adult feathers and take off for their own adventure, like 2 others have done previously. That is what is supposed to happen.
Take care, again your blog is my mental health these days.
All the creatures flourish under your care. Just look at them.
I hope you will work on worrying less and just enjoy the beauty of your loveable critters. You can only control so much and after that….well, what can you do? You’re such a great mother to all….hopefully you can enjoy every one without the anxiety always creeping in.
Don’t blame yourself for worrying! It’s OK to worry – and it’s OK not to.
Worry comes in many forms but mostly boils down to fear that harm may come to the things we love.
If you aren’t worrying, you aren’t loving.