March 7, 2009

Lesson Time

For some unknown reason (with horses it's hard to tell why) Boss hesitated at crossing this little dry ditch, so we made a learning session out of it. First, Daisy demonstrated.

Then Boss gathered up and followed.


Not much of a jump, but it was good practice for something bigger.
Both horses are still looking woolly, but they're starting to shed. Won't be long before they're summer-sleek.
We returned to the canyon where we'd seen an eagle nest a couple of weeks ago. Steve, who has monkey blood, I’m sure, attempted to climb above the nest to look in. He did reach the top of the hill, only to find that the eagle who built the nest was smart enough to put it under a ledge. No peeking from above. Those guys like their privacy.

Note the swallows nests to the left and below the eagle's nest of sticks. This gives some idea of size.
The more we looked at it, the more we realized how well-placed this nest was. There’s really no way for a human (without climbing gear) to reach it from above or below.
No sign of habitation yet. We’ll check again in a few weeks.

Back in the pasture, I had my camera ready to photograph Mischief’s predictable roll as soon as he entered the gate. But this time, no roll. Why? Because he was too interesting in sampling the tiny shoots of green grass that are beginning to emerge.

18 comments:

  1. It seems that they do learn! Unlike my friends and colleagues

    Great images showing the irony of nature :)

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  2. Thanks for taking us back to the nest. Even if we can't see into it, should be fun to check out again. Such beautiful country.

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  3. That's a good looking horse. That terrain looks sort of rough, probably helps that you know it and the horses. Those horses deserve an apple if you ask me. (Is that a treat for them?)

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  4. With any luck, we'll get some grass shoots soon, after the brief (and very welcome) rain.

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  5. love that one when boss is straddling both sides. aren't animals fantastic creatures. i am so envious of your lifestyle, although i could never do it myself.(am scared of horses for example!)

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  6. Daisy is such a good dog to help out.

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  7. Love the photos of the horses, what a hoot that he didn't want to jump the ditch. Maybe just having a bad day . Love the area.

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  8. Janie...got here via Coyote Road. The grass that Mischief is on looks just about like ours. You live in a beautiful part of the country. Nice photos.
    Lori

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  10. Hi Janie. That is so cute...Daisy leading the way. And your horses are so beautiful. I just love their smell! :o)

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  11. Good for Boss for working on overcoming that fear of jumping at his own pace. And for Daisy for being such a great teacher. Love these shots! Fascinating how cleverly the eagle's nest is positioned, too.

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  12. Enjoyed the ride :)

    I clicked on the nest photo and really found the nest to be very large and well-placed! So smart!!

    The Upper Class Crow
    Birdhouses, Birdfeeders, Birdbath

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  13. Janie, always a pleasure to come and look at your lovely horses and the farm. It shows just how the horses love fresh grass they know its sweet and full of vitamins!! I have fond memories when we lived the good life.(It is not bad now.)

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  14. Do you jump things like this while riding the horse? That looks scary to me!

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  15. That is so cool to have Daisy teach the horse :-D

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  16. Smart horse, smarter dog! I always look forward to your entries. Such a gorgeous landscape.

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  17. I'm fascinated that Boss did this jump on his own (without a rider) I thought you'd have to guide him across. But then again, I know very little about horses, but am learning every time from you and Lori Skoog. Loved the eagle's nest and look forward to what Steve finds in a few weeks' time.

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