With the girls tucked safely in their stalls, introductions were made all around before walking Sara around the perimeter of The Girls' pasture. Photos below from Left to Right: Lady and Bella, Rina, and Taya. Um, apparently DD hasn't quite mastered the concept of holding the camera completely still when taking photographs...
Of course Shadow (a.k.a. Señior Studmuffin) developed an instantaneous infatuation with the pretty new arrival.
While Cinnamon quickly lost interest, Shadow remained at the fence and quickly struck several of his very best studly poses (Photo Left). In an added attempt to impress the new love of his life - who was completely oblivious - he arched his neck over the fence and let out an itty bitty whinny. Oh the shame of it... Sara was distinctly unimpressed with his machismo...(of course it may just have been his sissyfied whinny that failed to wow her :o)
After turning Sara loose, we let the girls out of their stalls. Everyone raced around madly for a few minutes, then settled down to munch hay.
Rina, Lady and Bella ultimately decided to pretend that Sara did not exist in their little world. Although Bella periodically cast surreptitious glances Sara's way, she made no offer of friendship which surprised me. Remember her being riveted at the fence?
Sadly, she hadn't. Poor Shadow... :o\
Stay tuned for the next installment: Mean Girls
Awww, poor Shadow, I really feel for the guy. Maybe even with horses the nice guys finish last? Sarabear is one gorgeous horse! love that head :)
ReplyDeleteHope everything is settling down now!
Hugs and prayers,
Meg
Yes, I believe his titanic ego was seriously deflated by this. Sara is definitely a very pretty girl, but we aren't all quite settled yet...
ReplyDeleteSara really is pretty. It is hard to get everyone to know each other. Just takes time and it looks like they are beginning to accept her. Thanks for visiting our blog
ReplyDeleteWoof! WOW ... beautiful horses. My Dad LOVEs n rides horses. Oh! I was born in a barn that houses and shows horses. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
ReplyDeleteGirls can be so mean! Just like at the playground.
ReplyDeleteMarg - Yes, she is very pretty and sweet too :o)
ReplyDeleteSugar - Thanks for the woofs, and aren't you a lucky thing to have been born in such posh surroundings?!?
Buggys - You are exactly right. Horses tend to take an instant dislike to outsiders coming into their herds, and their "welcoming committee" tends to be anything but.
Horsey hugs to all, and thank you for the comments!!
Love the photos, such beautiful animals they are.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ann! I could stay outside and watch them all day long (and sometimes do, which is one reason my house looks like a tornado went through it :o)
ReplyDeleteI like your story of the new horse. It's amazing what we see from our animal friends if we just watch.
ReplyDeleteRatty: Isn't it though? I've been amazed at the vast amount of communication that goes on between horses. Most of it is so subtle, you miss it if you are not watching very carefully. It has opened up a whole new world for me :o)
ReplyDeleteWoof! It's ME again Sugar. Just want to wish you and your family Happy Holidays. I just posted my last post for the year. We are going on a long Holiday break. Lots of Golden Holiday Woofs, Sugar
ReplyDeleteSara is very pretty! Maybe she's playing hard to get with Shadow! Your photos of these beautiful animals are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteA long holiday break? Oh Sugar, you lucky dog you! *grin* Hope you all have a terrific time!
ReplyDeleteThank you BeadedTail! Although I feel obligated to admit that for every "great shot" I do get, I've probably missed about 200. Sara is still being very coy, and batting her eyes flirtatiously at Shadow from a safe distance :o)