Laney (*filly* 4/10-Tinkerbelle) *New pics pg 187*

[cassie]

Ricky is looking great Megan

wow and you sure are organised with the weaning LOL I was so glad I had Penny, here for weaning Finn, they went so well and don't call out to each other at all even though they can see each other

I think its been almost a month since I weaned him

I am sure Tink and Laney will do fine at weaning time too

don't let her grow up to fast Megan LOL

stallion is pretty cute

love the pic of him flemhing LOL

I agree its probably a good idea to clip Tink, she is lying flat out on the cool boards right now, I did Finn with a 10" blade as the others have suggested

would love to see pics of your two babies together

isn't it hard thinking of breedings for the next season... should I or shouldn't I LOL I'm having lots of fun with that right now! LOLgood luck I know you will make the right decision!

 

[MeganH]

alright-- video and picture time!!

first- this is Ricky being Ricky last week.. love my boy

and then Ricky today in the rain storm.. he was so frisky rearing, running and bucking all over the yard

next- Tinkerbelle loves to race around the yard:

more to follow...

 

[MeganH]

more pretty filly photos

Now- here is my daughter and I at my best friend's wedding last weekend. I was a bridesmaid and she was the flower girl (I made her dress). My son walked in the wedding as well.

more to follow.....

 

[MeganH]

Now here is a video of Ricky and Tink grooming each other through the gate



ok.. I am done

 

[Wings]

What a group of clowns

 

[cassie]

oh my that was hilarious!! LOL too funny!

Ricky looks like such a Man! when he does that LOL I don't think Finn could ever get up that high LOL

Tink has SUCH LONG LEGS!!! lol she really is lovely Megan

 

[AnnaC]

Oh poor Tink! LOL!! One mustn't laugh coz it really isn't very kind to laugh at such a misfortune, but that was just so funny!! LOL!! She is gorgeous Megan - just like her beautiful Momma.

As for Ricky, well he just gets more handsome everytime you post a picture! And I love the photo of you and your daughter - that dress is lovely, how clever of you, the only thing I was any good at, as far as sewing is concerned, was plaiting a horse's mane. LOL!!

 

[MeganH]

Thanks everyone. I felt bad giggling at Tinkerbelle's assault but she recovered and stayed with mom for a bit after. Laney just kept munching way not even concerned.

Today is going to be the big day for little Ricky! I figured I would let them together as a bday present to myself and I hope they do well! I have the camera charging so I can get some photos. Ricky is confused because he is normally out grazing now and he is still in his pen.. I told him he finally could "be with his baby" today and to be a good boy.

 

[Eagle]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEGAN

can't do any balloons or smiles

Have a great day

 

[LittleBittyBritches]

oh what precious pics Megan! we missed you!

oh what precious pics Megan! we missed you!

 

[MeganH]

Thank you!

All my chips are together and doing fine! Laney has separated them a few times when Tink would get excited but other then that they are happy and worry free.

Tinkerbelle made the first move!

then they had lunch together

Ricky seemed more interested in my son then Tink

more to follow.....

 

[MeganH]

I think it is funny how Tink is almost the same height as Ricky and is not even 2 months old yet!

 

[MeganH]

mini stampede! lol

I hope they are buddies soon! I think they will be and they all will be very happy. Laney will have her grass and Ricky and Tink will have each other.

Ricky is so small! I don't think he is 30" yet lol

 

[MeganH]

Question- do I need to put a halter on Tink to clip her? She likes me to brush her a lot but I have never put a halter on her to do anything and don't know if she will stand without one to clip..

 

[AnnaC]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEGAN!! Hope you had a great day - over and above getting the chips together!

Love the pics - looks as though they are all going to be great friends - just watch that little Tink doesn't get overtired if she starts playing with Ricky, he will be a lot fitter than her.

Is there a special reason as to why you want to clip Tink - weather or something? If you are going to do it, then as Tink is well used to you grooming her (and likes it) then there is no reason why she would need to be haltered to clip, at least for the main part of her body if not her full head or the boney bottom areas of her legs - just get her used to the sound of the clippers first, then lean the hand holding the clippers against her so that she feels the vibrations through your hand at first, then go from there. I would avoid her head to start with, maybe carefully doing under her jaw to tidy her head if you feel the need, plus I wouldn't worry about her lower legs either, you can progress to these 'bits' at a later date/next time. And be very sure to check the clipper blades every few minutes as if they get beyond warm, they may well be too hot for her sensitive skin and you will give her a memory that she will remember the next time you want to clip!!

 

[MeganH]

Thank you!

It is SO hot here and poor Tink is sweating and rubbing against all the fences. Her fur is so thick I hope by me clipping it she will get some relief. I want to get her used to clipping so I think I will do it like you said in sections and worry about her body first. I think she should cool down quite a bit with the bulk of the fur off. I am worried about doing her face. Ricky will get his first clipping too but I think he will do fine. Only his belly, back and butt are fuzzy but depending on how short the blade clips I may do his whole body and face.

 

[LittleBittyBritches]

Happy Birthday Megan! I LOVE a good ole mini stampede!

 

[Wings]

Love your little group

Ricky must be so happy to be out with them!

 

[a mini dream come true]

Happy Birthday Megan. The chips look great and Tink has grown so much. Love their area for stampedes and getting to know one another.

 

[cassie]

Happy Birthday Megan

they look so good together and I think they are best buds already

when I clipped Finn for the first time, I had his halter on, but we didn't restrain him with it... I had a friend come over and help, and she gave him scratches while I clipped

he did really well

I left the legs as he was over it by then , but he was heaps cooler after and well worth it

hope Tink's first clipping goes well