Dot's Ruben

Good Evenin'

And, not a bad day; bright and sunny for starters, then a layer of thick clouds come in on the wind, but all in all, not too windy and fair pleasant.

And, first of April, I fed the bunch their last flake, led 'em out to pasture afternoon and closed the gate; we gotta save what hay we got, get the boys through to August. Already stretched it, but god willin' we'll make it work.

Hate ta close 'em out, but I think for most it was time. And, sure was nice, see 'em all grazin' in the warm spring wind; Tubby and Funny, takin' a roll in the pond. Just peaceful, peaceful. And, I don't believe it'll hurt any one, they lose a pound 'fore the grass gets strong.

And, got to play with the boys again; Julio workin' on trimmin' his hooves, Ruben just lettin' him move, lookin' for the "feel". Think they both enjoyed themselves; Ruben, maybe most, but Julio too. They sure are different and I got a ways, unlock 'em both, but kinda like night and day; opposite ends a the rainbow, see about findin' the middle. Ruben's response to things that spook, is move, move, move. Julio, he's more inclined to stay real close, figurin' I'm the lesser of "evil". Some might figure Julio easier, but all that life in Ruben and his inclination ta move, could be, Ruben'll come around first. No doubt about it, either way, they ain't no domestic ponies; whole thing of workin' with people, not a thread in their dna.

Anyway, long day, it's late and I'm tarred. Try again tomorrow.

Have a nice night!

Best,
jeune