Saturday, March 19, 2011

Colts

On the road I take to go to work there are a lot of horse properties and in particular there is this one I believe is called Silver Spur.  Anyway, I think they are a cutting horse outfit and in the spring they have baby colts that they put out in the large pens that face the street.  I've been waiting for these colts and I've only seen one and then a day or two ago I saw three.  Today, Saturday, I made a special trip up there with my good camera in hand hoping that the colts would be in the  pens and two of them were.  Here are my findings.  



This palomino mare has the nicest head.  This little lineback buckskin colt was asleep and I waited until he got up.  Actually, another car pulled up and they had two bags of carrots.  I think they've been feeding them for some time cause they raced to the fence.  



I think it was lunchtime.  He had been sleeping previously.  






He thought I had something to give him but I didn't.  But, he is just so cute.  




This is the other colt.  I never could see whether it was a horse colt or a philly.  This colt might be a little older than the other one.  But, they are just so precious.  I couldn't get a picture of him & his mother together.  






He looks like the one who is always into mischief.  Don't you think?


Seeing these colts made my day a bit brighter and I hope that they will make your day a bit brighter as well.  









I'm linking to:
Farm-Friend-Friday-#7
Outdoor Wednesday #115
FARMCHICK'S FARM PHOTO FRIDAY

24 comments:

  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMarch 19, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Oh how precious. When I lived in Oregon I use to pass some horse property and always loved seeing all the colts. Great pictures. Hugs, Marty

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  2. Country Wings in PhoenixMarch 19, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Oh Joani Sweetie...
    How precious these photos are. I love seeing the colts they are so sweet. Then you even got one nursing. Now that is just priceless.

    Next time you will know to take a bag of carrots or two? We learn quickly, and you know I am sure some places wouldn't want you to even try. Ya never know.

    Thank you for sharing sweet friend. So beautiful. Many hugs and much love, Sherry

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  3. Donna PLattMarch 19, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    so beautiful Joani I love seeing baby animals with their mothers

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  4. TeresaMarch 19, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    They are beautiful! I have enjoyed watching two colts grow up as I've gone back and forth to work for the last year.

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  5. CarolynMarch 19, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    They are adorable Joani, you have captured them perfectly!

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  6. LeslieMarch 20, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Thank you for the photos. They are wonderful. Love looking at the babies.. :)

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  7. Verde FarmMarch 20, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Definitely brightened my day--they are so cute. Great photos too. Thanks for sharing with FFF!

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  8. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Awesome.

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  9. LaMarch 22, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Beautiful horses.

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  10. eileeninmdMarch 22, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    AWWW, they are just adorable. Wonderful photos, I loved them.

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  11. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    I love to look at nature and God's beautiful creatures.

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  12. ShirleyMarch 22, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Such beautiful babies. There's nothing like foaling season!

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  13. Light and VoicesMarch 22, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Awww....how adorable are baby colts? Just too cute.
    Joyce M

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  14. Wanda MetcalfMarch 23, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Living my first 46 years of life in Texas and having horses and now living in Louisville Ky home of the derby where there are horse farms every where I gotta say... this was my kind of post! those little fella are ah-dor-able!!!!

    They certainly did brighten my day Thanks!

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  15. Rosaria WilliamsMarch 23, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    These are great photos, and put these colts right there for us to appreciate. I don't see too many horses out here, even though we are rural and open and with lots of land for horses. I guess it's just too wet for them.

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  16. LindaMarch 23, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    They are cuties for sure! I love when they are at that stage and they are all legs! Great photos...thanks for sharing!!

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  17. MichaeleMarch 24, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    So cute. I wish I knew horses like you do.
    By the way I LOVE anything Southwest! I used to live in New Mexico and miss it very much.

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  18. Lori SkoogMarch 24, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Such beautiful mares and foals! Your header shot looks like one taken out at the Pioneer Woman's ranch. Beautiful.

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  19. JoaniMarch 25, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Lori, it is. Haven't been able to get one of my own but I'm working on it.

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  20. JoaniMarch 25, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Michaele,
    I also lived in New Mexico at one time....Mountaire and Belen. I left in 1984.

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  21. Becca's DirtMarch 25, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Beautiful colts and horses. Have a good weekend.

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  22. TexWisGirlMarch 25, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Hi Joani! These are beauties! Love the colts with those extra long legs!

    Thanks for dropping in on my blog and leaving a comment! Really appreciate it! God bless!

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  23. MerylMarch 28, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Thanks for sharing these. I am a city girl and this is a real treat.

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  24. LindyLouMacApril 19, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Calling by from Bloomin' Tuesday, as a first time participant, discovering all the other great blogs that participate. I am not sure if this is the right post, but they are certainly cute colts if not exactly blooming!

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