Officially Horse Poor

Contrary to what one might think, "horse poor" doesn't mean that one does not have enough horses. The expression is in reference to someone who has too many horses. Oh wait, too many horses is like saying too much fun and there is no such thing! So let me rephrase... someone who has more horses than they really need or can use or can afford. That's me! I think you have all met Star.
She is a pretty, little, temperamental, appaloosa mare about 7 years old now.

She is what is known as a "catch colt", or in other words a surprise! We suspect her mare went visiting a mustang stallion, but no one knows who she hooked up with for sure.

As best as I can recollect I have had Star since June of 2005, just over 2 years. Seems longer than that, doesn't it?

Then there is Keno. He is a BLM horse. He is quite a stout fellow. We believe he is Percheron and quarter horse but again, no one knows for sure.

Keno is just too cute and oh sooo... sweet!


Keno must be is 9 or 10 years old now. I guess I have had him about a year, I'm not sure. Does anybody remember when I got him?

Anyway... for the past year these horses have pretty much been expensive yard ornaments. One would think that 2 horses would be enough for 1 gal, eh? Especially 2 horses that aren't being used for anything but cuddles and hugs. Well, not this gal. Let me introduce you to the newest members of Almosta Farm.

* * * * * * * STRAWBERRY and FLASH * * * * * * *

They are between 5 and 7 years old. I will ask my friend next time I see her and find out for sure. They are supposed to be well bred but yet again I don't know their breeding. I plan to ask my friend that as well. Bottom line... they are beautiful, gentle animals who were in need of a home. I thought to myself, "I have a home" and there you go!

Strawberry is a strawberry roan, considered a breeding stock paint horse. She is more petite than Flash (which is a trait I like). I can't say that she has a better personality than Flash because they are both very kind and gentle horses. Strawberry has not been ridden except by little kids who have enjoyed climbing on her like a jungle-gym and riding around the pasture with bailing twine as reigns.
Flash is a sorrel paint. I think she is an overo paint but I have always been a little confused by the color distinction between overo and tobiano. Tiff, if you are looking, is she overo or tobiano?

Flash's previous owner considers her green broke because she (the owner) hasn't spent any time teaching her (Flash) to rope or reign etc. She has been ridden with saddle, bridle and bit. She has also been ridden by young and old all around the 120 acre ranch she came from. She too is a kind and gentle mare.Right now the new comers are in the round pen, separated from the the rest of the gang, (after all, we don't want any horsey explosions now do we). Keno is very curious and anxious to meet the girls. Star, on the other had seems a little put out, (just look at that face). I think it is a mare thing though. The other girls are a little stand offish as well (check out Strawberry... poor, sweet Keno).

Honorable mention should be made to my 4 boarders. Carolyn has had her 3 horses at my place for nearly a year now. She also picked up a new horse from the same place I got my 2. That makes 8 horses in all... yes we are getting crowded!

TTFN :)