To think the first day, Nova was very upset that a new horse had entered her domain, expressing her feelings by bucking and back kicking between them. Now they are inseparable.
She's shedding out really well. I can rub her and have the hairs fall out. - lol - We've done about 5-6 total brush outs and left the field full of pony fuzz for the birds. She's starting to look like a horse and not so much a wooly mammoth!
Her beautiful chestnut fur is starting to come in and looking good as usual. I can't wait until she's fully shedded and the weather is warm enough for the first spring bathe! She's so beautiful, it's hard to believe she's turning 28 this year. She still acts like she's a teenager {maybe 15-16}.
I firmly believe that the more times a horse changes owners, they lose years off of their life. My girl has only had 2 owners. Her original owner - where she was born - and ME. I've seen so many younger horses look so much older and have so many health problems. Their history is of multiple owners and frequent changes in ownership, I strongly believe contributes to the decline in their health.
Horses, dogs, cats and any other 'pet' are like children. They are part of your family and should be for their entire life. You wouldn't sell your kids when they become older or disabled. Why would you get rid of your animals?
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