I'ts finally here! Sun, warm weather, and flowers! Val's first experience with leaves on the trees, bumblebees, and color around her. While we all sigh with relief that our memories have manifested spring once again, Val explores this new world like everything else -- she takes it all in stride.
The two Arabians, Sonni and Bunny, have been in and out of the barn the past few weeks -- since the grass is growing and the weather is nicer, they have been spending time in the lower pasture. So Val and Khandle have been spending a lot of outdoor time in the paddock and pasture by themselves. Khandle FINALLY decided Val is now old enough to leave the barn and paddock, and has been taking her baby all the way down through the pasture and into the woods. When they come home in the evenings for dinnertime, Val has been exhausted!
She has been spending more time with Blue, as well, since the weather is warmer Blue is out and about and spending less time in her warm bed. Blue seems to be somewhat of a babysitter, keeping and eye on Val. Maybe it's because Blue has a maternal instinct to protect even the young of another species, or maybe it's because she just doesn't trust that crazy little horse! Regardless of the reason, she always seems to be diligent.
And the lessons in leading like a nice little lady are progressing, as well. She is much more accepting and comfortable with her halter and lead rope and going where she is told than she was a couple of weeks ago. Not that she doesn't still throw a little fit from time to time, but the fits are getting fewer and farther between . . .
Video of of Val and the Zoomies:
