Swan Maiden, or as Dylan named her just as he was learning to talk, "Star", is the matriarch of our miniature herd.  Star is 13 years old, with the patience of a Saint.  In her younger days, she won many a halter class.  Due to being a little large for a miniature, she made a perfect first horse for our Grandson Dylan.  She had never been ridden, but seemed to understand he was just a little boy and needed to be looked after.  Even though Dylan was not yet two he insisted on leading her everywhere and he learned how to pick up her feet and brush her.  Star was so patient with her hair being brushed the wrong way or if he fell under her.  Dylan would ride her around and if he fell off, Star would stand patiently for him to get back on.  She would never trot unless "her boy" felt secure on her back.  She looked after her boy, as only a horse can.

 

 

 

Tudie

Tudie was born May 2006.  She is the one and only daughter of Dylans Grand Attitude or "Attudie". Tudie will probably turn into an apricot dun as she has all the characteristics, and of course, Tudie would never be just a regular color!  She is full of herself and thinks she runs the ranch.  She will get attention one way or another and has been know to sit in peoples' laps.  Hugs and fanny scratches are her undoing.  She loves to play and show off.  The more people, the more she struts her stuff. Tudie is building a fan club of her own, and she has people come out just to see her!  I will be working with Tudie over the next year, so she can begin to go to schools and nursing homes.  She has, already, participated in the Minden Homecoming parade.  Right now Tudie looks like a rusty brillo pad with all her long hair, but that doesn't stop her from showing off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

more Tudie . . .

Moon Shadow is a shy, taffy colored paint mare.  Moon Shadow was purchased at an estate auction and has fit right into the miniature herd.  We are working on building her confidence, although she will go out of her way for a carrot.

Nymawae was bought at a horse auction.  She is a pretty little girl, that didn't want anything to do with anything human.  She would strike out at anyone who came near.  Nymawae is coming around nicely and realizes humans can give good back rubs and yummy carrots.  She still has a way to go, but is willing to learn.

 

Tunes is a 8 year old Sicilian miniature donkey.  Tunes came to us very overweight and has had to be on a diet, which he hates.  He will tell everyone who will listen, that he "hates" his diet.  However, he is losing the weight that would have killed him and is starting to look rather buff.  Tunes love attention and shares his quarters with, Chinook, our 32 year old blind stallion.  They, occasionally have differences, but remind me of the "Odd Couple!"   He got his name from his loud, musical bray that you can hear a mile away.

 

Treasure

Treasure is our new little boy.  He was born in Kansas and is a Cremello with baby blue eyes.  He is not a rescue.  After the loss of my heart, Attitudie, I was distraught.  Kat, my friend, ran across a picture of this little man for sale.  He stole my heart away.  Attitudie will never, ever be replaced, but there always room in our hearts for another.  Treasure is his own boy.  He is shedding out now, so should not have such bad hair days.  He pals around with Attitudie's daughter "Tudie" (who is just like her daddy) and they will have a good time and learn how to he horses with their friend Moon Shadow.  Moon Shadow was delivered of a still born filly in April, and will enjoy showing the youngsters all the ins and outs of being a mini.