Rest in Peace, Macho

Macho Nacho was the first Shetland I ever met, and a pony I will remember for a long time.

We received him the summer of 2013, he had some unsightly health issues but was very adorable and very sweet. He'd wander up to you to say hi, and loved being pet and scratched, and loved it even more if you had 'the G word': grain.

He was euthanized the night of December 23, 2014. He was happy and content and stayed warm and cozy in the barn with his grass hay and grain, but he was in his mid-30s and his sores hadn't ever fully healed. We all knew it was the right thing, but I still miss him very much.

Love you, Macho boy <3 p="">

Macho Nacho, Shetland Pony, ~1980 – 2014.

For more about Macho, see "Nacho the Shetland" and "Nacho the Grain Stealrz (and Sham".

Nacho the Grain Stealrz (and Sham)

Made these a few days ago. The chestnut and white is Nacho, a Shetland, and the black is Sham, a slightly larger Shetland. These aren't as good as the Meena and Squirrel ones, but I still like the pictures. :)

Nacho the Shetland

Nacho is about the cutest pony out there. He is adorable and has a charming personality.

There are quite a few horror stories I've heard concerning the meanest little creatures ever, known as "Shetlands". Well, I'd beg to differ.

Just like with any breed of animal, about 80% of an animal's character comes from training, or lack thereof. To say all Shetlands are the meanest equines is absurd.

Anyway, Nacho is a chestnut pinto Shetland. Somehow his front segment of chestnut was bleached more than on his hind end, and thus he has a very individual look.

Chillin' with his buddies. :)

More Boarded Horses

This past week, the stables gained two new boarded horses!

Fizzy is a chestnut and white Paint mare, and she seems pretty nice. She didn't like it when I let Angel get close enough to sniff at her, but other than that, she's quite friendly.

Her buddy is a little American (modern) type Shetland gelding. His name is Mikey, and he's a dark bay.  He too seems very friendly, and he is super cute. (:

These are the only pictures I have of them so far; enjoy. :)

Fizzy 

Mikey