08/27/2026
We have started preparing for weaning for a few weeks now by taking Sam to hand grazed while Su stays in the lot or stall. Yesterday was the first time I took Su away from Sam for our first ride together. I rode in the outdoor so they could see each other and still communicate. You can hear Sam calling for Su and her answering him back. By then end of our ride he was standing in the lot closest to the herds lot with Aspen standing directly across in his lot from Sam as close to the fence as he could get 🤭 When we move them to our land they will be one herd physically. I have gone thru a million scenarios and ways to acclimate them in my brain. Yesterday I realized they already know they are one and we've been preparing for this the same as we've already been preparing for weaning in a few months time. The time spent in the arena with Su and Sam in their foaling stall already allowed Su a safe space to introduce Sam. Walking each horse to the foaling lot fence and realizing su doesn't even come check on Sam while he's nosing with the big horse is her showing her trust in them. The time Su spent on lot with each of the herd established a physical bond that has grown into an energetic one, Sam has only had an energetic connection with the herd now he's ready to build that physical bond as well. It's beautiful how in life we are going thru circumstances that challenge us and we may not understand but then something shifts and suddenly all those circumstances can clearly be seen as preparation!
The herd and I send you beautiful Reiki blessings for faith in the process as you experience your own transition journeys in life. May you have faith in the knowledge that the preparation may be confusing but that clarity always comes when the transformation occurs 💜
