Little Man and Oliver

We knew before we came that there were 2 miniature horses on the property named Little Man and Oliver. What we couldn't tell from Google Earth was where they were. We could see 2 large buildings on the back of the acreage and assumed they were back there. However when we were slowing down to turn into the drive on Sun. we saw the horses right up front next to the fence. So basically they are right outside across the yard from the front door. We have discovered Oliver's not so nice personality (2 of us have been nipped) and Little Man's sweet deameanor. He is also a frequent nippee of Oliver's. Little Man will allow us to put a halter on him and lead him and is also easier to groom. Oliver on the other hand is stubborn, shakes the halter and tries to bite you if you groom him. Yesterday we gave up trying to groom or ride him, he bucked his hind legs up. Now, Scott, on the other hand has decided that he likes Oliver and this is a great challenge for him. So, today, he groomed him and handled him very well. He decided to halter him and lead him around, albeit it at a nice trot. He seems to be very adept at keeping Oliver's teeth at bay and Oliver has developed somewhat of a respect for him. Well, the rest of us just love and pet Little Man; he is adorable. Scott leading a reluctant Oliver around who is trying to pull off his halter.

Little Man does and goes wherever you want him to. Harris is convincing him to move for an apple treat.

Harris decided to help Tio and Christian with their job today. He declared, and I quote, "This is fun."Sarah Kelly convinced Jackson to ride Little Man. She told me this makes up for the time at the zoo that he begged to ride the horse but it was too expensive so we didn't do it.

A great climbing tree (inside the pasture)

Elizabeth's turn. She was never scared like we thought she would be. She and Jackson are the light ones and the only ones who have ridden.