Volunteers and Real Cow Girls

The morning started as it always does with Jonathan awaiting his breakfast.

Moon Dancer had a big Hello. Isn't she a beauty? And she loves her Frankie.

Frankie's surgery is almost completely healed. He still has a neck wrap to keep away the flies. Doesn't he look cute with his ear sticking out of his fly mask?

What a beautiful and loving pair.

Load up, Zoe. Time to feed.

The ride to the lower well is always peaceful. It's so much cooler down here.

I love it down here. So do the wild turkeys. They sleep in the trees except when they have their young.

Dobbin always follows the tractor because he knows if he gets far enough away from the others I'll give him some grain and beet pulp. Yummy!!! Someone once told me donkeys don't canter. They never saw Dobbin chase the tractor.

Look at the happy herd. Every one is healthy now. The thin ones are putting on their weight again. No coughs, sneezes or wheezes.

Eat up, critters. Winter is coming. You wouldn't know it though with the 90+ degrees days.

What a way to start the day!!!

Old Jonathan meandered around and finally made it to his favorite daytime spot.

Stoney starts with the feeding of the upper herd, but meets me at the lower barn in hopes of some grain. He is one sweet boy.

It wasn't too long after feeding that the day got busy with our wonderful volunteers. Today Laura, Tina, Leah, Carly, Jenny and her friend Crimson came.

Jenny and Callie shared a special time together.

Stuart came for some lovin'. Tina, Crimson, Carly and Leah were there for him.

Jenny got to love him, too.

Tucker wanted some attention.

Please, Laura, more pets.

Charles has put on so much weight. Doesn't he look great?

Lexi has put on weight, too. She loves the volunteers to brush her.

Gracie tolerates people unless they have treats. Then she can be very friendly.

OK, so what makes a real cowgirl? Girls and cows , right? So here are two really for real cowgirls.
Leah tries out Banjoe for his first ride and her first cow ride.

Carly is haltering Julian.

Quest says, "Whatever you are doing, leave me out."

Bobbie thinks calves are silly creatures. She's telling Banjoe how to carry a rider.

Come on, Julian. Get by the fence so Carly can get on.

Over here, Julian. Wait for me.

Easy does it.

All right!!! Let's go for a ride.

Camelot Equestrian Park's Ride and Dine is October 16. I wonder if the calves will be ready for a long ride? Even if the calves aren't, we'll be there. See you then. Call and make your reservation.
Our volunteers- we love them. Thanks, everybody.

Thank you Holley Y and Graham P for your donations.

Thank you, Dina F and Christina F for your donations.

Dunny's leg is looking better.