OK so lemme see if I can catch things up. Two weeks ago I went out to meet the mares and take a look at the layout of the pasture and form a plan. I saw Peace first. Now I'm not a draft expert but she is gorgeous! Seems very typey and has that beautiful American Belgian coloring whith the four white socks and blaze. It was rainy and the pasture was a muddy mess but I slogged out to see what her personality was like.

I started by ignoring her and approaching the other horses who all seemed quite friendly. I gave out carrots and scratches and moved closer to her. She was alert to my presence but was not afraid at all. I got very close, scratching her buddy with her on the other side. Before I left I moved off and then came back in putting direct pressure on her to see how she would react. She backed away and licked her lips did the baby chew thing while watching me. All good signs! She doesn't seem to be afraid or aggressive and is in fact quite submissive.

Here she is in the mud that day.







I headed up to the barn to meet Rose and Sweetpea. My first impression of Rose was that she is stunning. A different type than Peace, but more my style. I'm primarily a Dressage and Eventing rider and I would love to see rose doing these things or out foxhunting! It would be truly impressive and I love her conformation! She has great hip and shoulder angles. I went into her stall and clipped a leadrope to her halter to check her out. She's a real sweety. Likes carrots and having her face scratched. She's a little flinchy when touched but I think she just needs time. She definitely is developing a human bond.

Sweetpea is a cutie. She's 10 months old and at a bit of an akward stage. She's a bay but I wonder if she may grey? It's hard to tell with that baby winter coat and we aren't sure who her sire is. We do know the PMU ranch they came from so may be able to find out.