Today the farrier came. When I arrived at the barn he had started at Irish. Actually, his young apprentice was working on Irish. Irish looked at me:
"oh hi. I'm helping to train this youngster. She's trying really hard"
Irish kept nuzzling her and giving her lots of encouragement. It was adorable. When Paul took over he stood there and dozed.
It was then Carmen's turn. I brought her out and as we talked about her she gave him the hairy eyeball. But when she looked at me her ears would come forward. She was well behaved with the farrier and just needed a small trim.
Ed commented to Paul that she wasn't like Steele in that when he came to the barn or in the field she completely ignored him. I looked at him in surprise. When I go out to the field she follows me around.
This morning she dove into her food like always but half way through she came over to me while I was cleaning her stall and just stood there with me for a few minutes.
Last night I was out late and when I got home Ed was in the barn starting on the chores. When I came in I helped him finish up. The horses got their evening alfalfa and apples. But Carmen kept her head over the stall door, ignoring her feed and looking at me. I went up and said 'hi'. She looked at me and I kissed her nose (it is an adorable nose) and then she went to eat.
I'm not sure if I'm reading more into it or not but it seems that I may have been adopted.
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That's the nice thing about mares and why some people don't like them. They do tend to form relationships with individuals more strongly. Lucky you:)
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, I do see what you mean about the nose. Lucy is the same way about coming over for kisses before eating. It's a more intimate bond... does that make sense or sound weird?
ReplyDeleteMares are special like that. They really like to have a special person. Now that you have won her over she will do anything for you.
ReplyDeleteSounds like she respects you, looks to you for direction, and loves you.
ReplyDeleteThat is very sweet. Her eyes are quite endearing as well.
ReplyDeleteHarley would never let a full meal sit around unless he were ill. It's amazing how different they can be.
I think Mares are possessive of their person and form a strong bond. Love that Carmen is already forming that relationship with you!
ReplyDeleteA people horse! I have a mustang gelding who always comes out to the fence to greet me, when I am outside. No wonder im in shape; I have to walk extra so I can go over and kiss his nose LOL. Her plan is she is going to be your partner, and is letting you know that :)
ReplyDeleteI'm no expert but I'd say she has accepted you into her herd and has definitely adopted you. Your post makes me smile. <3
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the herd of "Those who are owned by a Spanish Princess." :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you all for not telling me that I'm crazy. :)
ReplyDeleteYou're not crazy at all. To anyone who is owned by a Spanish Princess, your post makes perfect sense. It's a special thing, the relationship we have with these ladies.
ReplyDeleteNot crazy at all! I think you're right. :)
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