Our most recent dilemma was that our Minnie had bad manners and with the addition of Cody, they just got worse. She was unpredictable and would kick out at us for no apparent reason. Since we want the horses to be a family experience, we had to find a solution. My thoughts were that I was sad to have to get rid of her, but if the kids couldn't even go to the barn for fear Minnie would act up, what were our options? I felt uncomfortable with the idea of selling her, knowing about her bad manners and who would be ok with that? Plus, what if someone bought her and didn't treat her well?

Eric came home one night and said a deal had been struck. Our farrier wanted Minnie. He already knows her, cuz he shoes her. He had access to property where he could keep her and ride the piss out of her, which is exactly what she needs! Excellent!!! Since Mark had bought yet another horse, they had to make room. We would get Dixie (Minnie's Mom and George's Gma) when Minnie goes to the farrier's. This is a great deal, too, because when we take Cody to the shoots, George wouldn't be left alone. I was ecstatic - it couldn't have worked out any better!!



Dixie and Cody saying "Hi". They are great buds, now. No issues at all.

Not a great picture, but Dixie is in the front paddock, while Minnie and George are on the other side of the fence. Take the halters off Minnie and Dixie, and you cannot tell them apart. For real.

Minnie all trailer'ed and ready to go to her new home. Heartbreaking, for sure. George was upset at first, but once turned loose, he forgot, mostly. He and Dixie had a few days of adjustment, but they are getting along great, now. I hesitated to interfere in their process of figuring out their pecking order. But day 2, I felt George needed Cody's friendship, so I put the boys together when I turned them out. It's been nice to be able to go to the barn and work with the horses without being on edge, hoping Minnie wasn't in a "bad mood" that day. Minnie seemed very content with her new home, too. I think everything worked out for the best for sure. yay!