A Horse of A Different Color

I love this picture of Roo and his mom! I expect that he will be her color or close to it at some point in his life, but who knows? He has been a number of different colors, according to his album and baby book, so lovingly prepared by his former owner.

You just know that when a horse comes with his own album, he has a good mind because he has received nothing but love and good care from day one.

This photo shows how he got his name--he was all legs, so Roo seemed appropriate. I think it suits him very well.

Roo has gotten to settle into his new digs since his arrival. His excellent shipper, Kevin, said he made the trip like a champ, nevermind that this was his first long trip on a trailer (six hours). He just munched his hay and enjoyed the ride!

Despite only seeing me once for a small amount of time, Roo's trust in people is significant. He followed me right through the people door into the stable (after only a moment's hesitation to look it over) and into his new stall prepped with a nice big, fresh pile of hay. He was glad to see other horses coming in around him, as it was bring in time at the farm, and he whinnied a greeting here and there, but mostly settled in, looked out his window and took a quick roll.

Later I took him out into the indoor arena for some exercise because I knew he'd had a long day confined. He investigated the poles, the flowers, the wheelbarrow, the other horses along the way, followed me all around the arena and seemed content. We are going to buy him a name plate for his door and a new halter and lead rope. He didn't fit into the first halter I sent for him to be shipped in even though it was "horse" sized. I'll have to get an extra large.

He needs to grow into his knees....LOL.