Putting them out on loan and things

It's always a sad day when the babies we've taken in and nurtured, taught and grown fond of leave us for pastures new, going into loan homes where they will become useful in whatever job they are asked to do. These two are no exception. Dylan went into a loan home first and has been gone a ffew years now. Dylan was always the braver of the pair of half brothers that we brought home from an auction on a cold winter afternoon in 2006 where buyers were few and many, no matter how nicely bred, went on one way trips. Taking them from an uncertain future and giving them time to become mature is always pleasing work. These two were no exception.Our volunteers, Maria, Laura, Astrid and Sophia have all played a part in their education. When Dylan left (and then subsequently moved on) Dewi had to become more outgoing. Through his babyhood we gently taught him to lead, have his feet trimmed, be caught by all of us, groomed, be wormed, load and just recently long reined and finally bitted nad backed. He learned many and other varied things that are important in a young ponies' life and has ended up a really  nice sensible pony.

 I watched him leave for his loan home today, he's was 4 years old on May 22nd. It was like sending a family member off, a bit sad but knowing it was in his best interests. He did us proud and loaded like he's always done it. He's gone to be compaion for now but we hope he will in time become much more but that is insignificant because the most important thing is that he's a really 'nice person' GOOD LUCK DEWI .