Moving to the rented pasture

Bruce and I decided to transfer the mares to the pasture yesterday. Grania and Aoife were both very cooperative -- the jumped into the trailer enthusiastically. We tried Portia and Calum next. Portia was in one of her pissy thoroughbred moods and wouldn't load even with Calum already in the trailer. She and I had a disagreement which resulted in a cut ankle for her and I had a toenail ripped off. It was a delightful couple of hours. She is being extremely sweet today of course. Grrrrrrrrrrr. It was late in the day at this point but we didn't want to leave Grania and Aoife alone so we popped Maggie and Brian in the trailer and deposited them with the other two. Bruce worked today and it's going to rain tomorrow so Alanna and Banner are still here. They will go down the road as well at the first opportunity. I had originally planned to keep Maggie and Brian here at home (there's only room for 3 mares and foals in the pasture) but Portia needs medication and wrapping for awhile so she gets to stay at home. Alas -- the best laid plans.

Here's a few photos of Aoife showing off her fabulous engine and Brian looking sharp.