Well, I know it's not the weekend but just thought I would provide an update on the barn tenants. Raphi and Pippa have adapted well. They seem happy and content and in fact by the second night Pippa came into her stall by herself once she heard me getting their supper ready in the barn. You see the feed is kept in metal garbage cans to keep creatures out, and the horses recognize the sound. I had to go and lead Raphi in, but last night he came by himself as well. Although, he didn't go into his stall but rather came to check out what I was doing .....silly boy.

Yesterday was cool and windy and they had several episodes of running around and kicking and jumping into the air. At times they jumped straight up and had all 4 feet off the ground-- they were definitely enjoying themselves. Watching horses be horses is so fascinating. Trouble is I keep forgetting to take pictures!  (too mesmerized I guess )

Raphael has reverted  back to his natural instincts- he has become the herd boss and "look out". He seems to constantly be gazing around looking for danger and doesn't seem to graze much. I'm hoping he will settle soon. I noticed that while Pippa was having a sun bath standing alongside the barn in the afternoon that he was merrily munching away. I guess he figured Pippa was now able to scout for danger so he could take a rest. He must not be hungry though as he isn't eating all his hay at night. In fact, I never thought I would see the day that Pippa was replete, but this morning she had left a bit of hay as well. 

This morning I wanted to see what they would do if I opened their doors after they had their breakfasts. Raphael just calmly walked out of his stall and out of the barn door (opening, really). Funny, but Pippa who is usually most eager to get outside, just stayed in her stall. I think she was waiting for permission to be allowed to go on her own.... such a little lady at times. You see I've been leading them out and making them stop a few times on the way to the barn doorway so they don't learn to stampede out and remember their manners.