When I got to the stable around 11am Whisper was sharing a pile of hay with Spice. It looks like they’ve accepted him and while they’re not best buds they’re getting along.
We were at last able to work again today. Nothing new or original. I forgot to put the saddle on him so we concentrated on his tarp skills. He has begun to accept it as part of the scenery to the point where I can rub him with it and drape it over him somewhat. We walked around the arena several times, me dragging the tarp on one side and Whisper ambling along on the other. He kept a close eye on it for awhile then pretty much ignored it. He continues to progress nicely.
One additional note. We usually go to the stable around 3pm to feed grain and alfalfa. Today we went up early so we could take off Spice & Doc’s blankets and brush them and maybe let them graze a little. Now keep in mind Whisper has been in the same pasture for maybe a day and a half. When we took them out of the pasture you would have thought he’d seen the last of his best friends. He’s not particularly vocal but he stood in the corner of the pasture closest to the stable and called until I took Spice back down where he could see her. He was right there to welcome her back when she went into the pasture. He followed her around until I put out her grain and Mom brought Doc back. Then he went back to munching hay. Presumably all was right with his world again. Can a horse become herdbound in one day?
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