Love, Laz and Mac dogs opted to stay in by the wood stove while Keecha and I started the morning chores.
The Standardbreds Promise and Charity await their Christmas breakfast.
There are only four in the mini herd right now-Maggie, Sugar, Gracie and Dobbin. They all get extra feed and grain. They are the "oldies."
The lower well and stock tank area is a special place. It's peaceful. I love just being part of the land here.
Cricket pony came with Lucky last year. They brought strangles with them. Cricket is very old and wild. She is a real cutie, though.
Tiger Lily is a Kiger mustang who lost an eye in an accident. Her owner was going to shoot her because she was "worthless." Quincy horse doesn't think so. They have been bonded since she came.
Feeding and watering is a special time with the herd. We do a check up and evaluation daily of everyone. This lower herd has 17 of the more vigorous and playful ones. Only a couple are on our watch list-Tiger Lily and Cricket. Both are old and had the strangles last year. 
Coral Belle the tractor decided she had worked hard enough and wouldn't start so Keecha and I started walking back. Fortunately, we were in no hurry and could enjoy the views. The horses munched on their Christmas breakfasts.
It's a beautiful walk. 
Almost to the upper road with Keecha leading the way. It's a good thing I like walking.
Maggie mini mule likes to take a sunbath. The walk was long (sort of) but the views well worth it.
Later we had lunch out with friends. After more than 50 years of making Holiday dinners, it was time for a treat. This will probably be a new tradition. No cooking, no mess. Great food. Great friends.Laz went out with me when I did the afternoon watering. He is new to the ranch and does not know about mules. Before I could stop him he got into the turnout with Tawny and Tango mules. They went after him in a concerted effort, rolled him with their front hooves and stomped on his leg. We think it is broken. Will get him to the vet early this Mon AM.
Mac and Beth enjoy their time together.
Beth and Mac have been buddies since they were both "pups."
Laz is sleeping peacefully with a pain pill, but poor old Mac could not get comfortable at all. I have been up all night with him, hand on his back and head. Even an extra pain pill could not relieve his pain. He has cancers in is joints and getting up is almost impossible for him. He will make the trip to the vet with us, too.
Beth and Mac have been buddies since they were both "pups." Laz is sleeping peacefully with a pain pill, but poor old Mac could not get comfortable at all. I have been up all night with him, hand on his back and head. Even an extra pain pill could not relieve his pain. He has cancers in is joints and getting up is almost impossible for him. He will make the trip to the vet with us, too.Christmas day is over. As with most days there were highlights and hard times. We cherish the good and deal with the difficult as best we can.
Hope you had a happy day.
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